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Senior Project Manager

Employer
Mount Holyoke College
Location
South Hadley, Massachusetts, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Nov 14, 2024

Job Details



Job no:

R-0000001747

Position Title:

Senior Project Manager

Faculty or Staff:

Staff

Full Time or Part Time:

Full time

In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote:

In-Person

Minimum Starting Rate of Pay:

$127,966.00

Rate of pay commensurate with experience

Start Date:

02/15/2025

Job Description:

Provide senior level project management for various capital improvement projects

Department

Facilities Management

Division

Finance and Administration

Job title

Senior Project Manager

Position Type/Hours per Week

& Work Schedule

Full time, Monday - Friday

Reports to

Director, Planning, Design and Construction

Department Summary & Job Purpose

The Facilities Management department supports the administration, faculty, staff and students in the quality planning and development of facilities projects that support our mission. Our talented staff of approximately 140 FTEs (Cleaning, Mechanical Trades, Central Heating Plant, Grounds, Carpentry, Stockroom, EH&S, Planning, Design and Construction, Fleet Services, and Mail Services & Duplication) are responsible for more than 2,000,000 SF of property in over 60+ major buildings and for maintaining more than 300 acres.

The Senior Project Manager provides portfolio management to achieve strategic objectives, professional project management & leadership on multiple higher education projects of varying complexity. Responsible for ensuring adherence to requirements, established schedules and budgets. Projects include (but are not limited to) athletic facilities, residential and historic renovations, classroom/lab renovations, support/administrative, landscape, signage, infrastructure improvements.

Take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the college's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive and welcoming work environment.

Duties and responsibilities
  • Meet organizational strategy and objectives through efficient decision making on projects, programs and operations.
  • Oversee all aspects of construction projects, including establishment & tracking of baseline budgets and schedules, evaluation and selection of design consultants and general contractors, assist in administration of contracts, ensure contract compliance, coordinate all project team activities and organize and manage all project documentation.
  • Assist in the preparation of Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals as needed.
  • Apply & ensure compliance with all departmental, and college policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate with local, state and federal regulatory authorities as needed and ensure compliance with all applicable codes, rules and regulations.
  • Oversee and direct progress of consultants, recommend alternatives & facilitate timely decisions by stakeholders. Ensure design & construction documents comply with project requirements.
  • Inspects all work in progress at assigned construction sites
  • Provides regular progress reports to immediate supervisor and to college leadership as needed
  • Process and organize all project documents such as contracts, pay applications, and change orders
  • Oversee warranty period activities and communication with building users and contractors
  • Provide consistent, timely and reliable communication between all team members, including stakeholders, design consultants, college staff and contractors to ensure that project goals and objectives are understood and achieved.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent field.
  • Seven years of demonstrated, progressively responsible experience in the management of multiple capital construction projects, preferably in a higher education setting.
  • General knowledge of building, accessibility, life and safety codes and specifications.
  • Ability to assess existing conditions, evaluate and develop scope for renovation projects ranging from $500-$25,000,000+
  • Demonstrated ability to establish & control budgets; to implement & manage project schedules; and to ensure adherence to program requirements and college standards.
  • Knowledge & understanding of construction documents and construction administration procedures.
  • Knowledge of design and construction industry trends, principles, practices and processes.
  • Must possess excellent verbal & written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills, with ability to lead and work collaboratively with a wide variety of stakeholders, colleagues, senior management, professional consultants and construction personnel.
  • Must be self-motivated, flexible, able to function at a high level with minimal supervision, exercise discretion and independent, good judgement.
  • Strong analytical, organization, problem recognition, avoidance & resolution skills
  • Demonstrated computer experience in spreadsheets, word processing, and scheduling software.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Architectural or Engineering license
  • 15+ years of experience
  • Experience working in higher education.
Working Conditions
  • Travel on campus to departments/buildings
Physical Demands
  • Frequently stand/walk, sit, perform desk-based computer tasks, use a telephone, and grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
  • Occasionally twist/bend/stoop/squat, reach/work above shoulders, grasp forcefully, writing by hand, sort/file paperwork, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds. Rarely kneel/crawl, operate foot and/or hand controls.
Direct reports

None

Background Checks:

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants:

Apply online; application materials must include:
  • A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications

  • A complete resume or curriculum vitae

  • For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.

Company

 Mount Holyoke College

Located in South Hadley, Massachusetts, Mount Holyoke College is a highly selective, nondenominational, residential, research liberal arts college for women that is gender diverse and welcomes applications from female, transgender and non-binary students. Mount Holyoke is renowned for educating women leaders, from medical pioneers to Pulitzer Prize–winning playwrights. The oldest of the Seven Sister colleges, we are a noted leader in liberal arts education with a mission grounded in the conviction that women can — and should — make a difference in the world.

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