Higher Education Project Manager, Owner's Representative

About the role

Stantec seeks an Owner’s Representative, at the Project Manager level, to manage projects on behalf of owners in the higher education sector. Projects located in Boston, MA, are in various stages of development and complexity from conceptual planning through design, and construction, requiring onsite supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of projects, including renovations, maintenance, and new builds.
• Collect project specific site information to effectively organize available resources.
• Develop strategic conceptual program consistent with proposed schedule and budget in concert with client.
• Competitively assemble the project team by preparing and administering Requests for Proposals (RFP’s), make recommendations for award, and negotiate contracts as may be required by the client.
• Manage the project team on behalf of the client during the design, construction, occupancy, and closeout process.
• Provide day-to-day project oversight, coordination and communication with the client and project team collaboratively in concert with clients’ goals, constraints, and priorities.
• Review the design for adherence to client’s schedule, budget, logistics and applicable regulatory agency requirements.
• Manage complex institutional and multi-stakeholder project requirements.
• Develop, track, update, forecast, maintain the project schedule and budget throughout all phases of the project.
• Administer all contracts and invoices on behalf of client.
• Anticipate key issues for the betterment of the project and make decisions on major project events, taking into consideration the impact the final direction has on the project goals.
• Cook up commissioning and financial close out efforts.
• Develop and maintain the respect and confidence of the project team.

Requirements

• Understanding of and ability to read plans and specifications.
• Understanding of building MEP & FP systems.
• Experience in laboratory project management including wet labs, animal research facilities, chemical labs, bio labs, computational labs, civil engineering labs involving heavy machinery, maker space labs, imaging labs, laser labs is a plus.
• Understanding of preconstruction/project development process and requirements.
• Understanding of contracts (negotiations, language, and requirements).
• Ability to analyze and manage project budgets logically and effectively.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and scheduling software.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding and experience of Lean Construction is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 7-10 years’ experience in related field.
• Experience as an Owner’s Representative in Project Management on higher education sector projects.

Skills

• Understanding of and ability to read plans and specifications.
• Understanding of building MEP & FP systems.
• Experience in laboratory project management including wet labs, animal research facilities, chemical labs, bio labs, computational labs, civil engineering labs involving heavy machinery, maker space labs, imaging labs, laser labs is a plus.
• Understanding of preconstruction/project development process and requirements.
• Understanding of contracts (negotiations, language, and requirements).
• Ability to analyze and manage project budgets logically and effectively.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and scheduling software.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding and experience of Lean Construction is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Wellness program.
• Health savings account.
• Flexible spending account.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Short-term/long-term disability plans.
• Emergency travel benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional membership fee coverage.
• Paid family leave.

Pay

$107,300.00 - $155,500.00 Annually

Schedule

Full time