Senior Capital Project Manager

Job Summary

Responsible for all capital project management functions associated with the design and construction of Faculty of Arts and Sciences facility projects including renovations, additions, and new building construction ranging from $100,000 to $50 million. Project assignments vary and may include science buildings, laboratory spaces, academic buildings, residential housing, historic structures, athletic facilities, and museums.

Auto req ID

58010BR

Job Code

332059 Construction/Proj Managmnt

Location

USA - MA - Cambridge

Business Title

Senior Capital Project Manager

Sub-Unit

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Salary Grade

059

Time Status

Full-time

Union

00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field related to construction, capital project management, or the equivalent such as architecture or engineering
• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive experience in capital project design and construction management.
• Knowledge of design and construction processes and familiarity with city, state, and federal codes.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

The following specific experience is desirable:

• Capital project management in a higher education setting, renovation of scientific laboratories, design and construction of LEED-certified projects, and experience managing major capital projects ~$50M.
• Should possess skills in interpreting architectural and construction drawings and contracts
• Developing and maintaining project budgets and schedules
• Negotiating confrontational issues
• Working with diverse constituencies
• Knowledge of relevant computer tools (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.

Additional Information

IMPORTANT NOTE: To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume.

All formal written offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.

Department

Office of Physical Resources and Planning

Pre-Employment Screening

Criminal, Education, Identity

Schedule

M-F 9-5

Job Function

Facilities

Position Description

The Senior Capital Project Manager:

Manages projects from concept through close-out. Leads and directs the design and construction process including managing project documentation, pre-construction design, and budget development, construction bid process, value engineering, project scheduling, control of quality, change order negotiation, user move-in coordination, and cost control through project completion.

Manages project teams including all external service providers: architects, engineers, consultants, commissioning agents, and contractors. Oversees owner contracts for site surveys, testing, and specialty consulting as required. Participates in owner construction meetings to review construction progress, quality, and schedule compliance.

Coordinates the development and review of design documents at each phase of design. Validates initial project budget and program assumptions at each design phase.

Simultaneously manages several projects at different phases of design or construction unless assigned a single, major project. Routinely reports on budget, schedule, and assessment of project risks.

Serves as the point of contact for University stakeholders and campus groups with a role or interest in the project: Engineering & Utilities, Environmental Health & Safety, and Facilities Maintenance Operations. Facilitates meetings to help campus groups reach consensus in project development and implementation while adhering to program, budget, and schedule goals.

Communicates regularly with academic departments: faculty members, department chairs, senior administrators, and staff. Developing and maintaining relationships with this client base is extremely critical to the success of capital projects.

Works closely with Office of Physical Resources & Planning and Harvard University Office for Sustainability staff to implement best practices, and to actively participate in FAS greenhouse gas and energy reduction efforts and goals.

School/Unit

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Working Conditions

The University requires all Harvard community members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and remain up to date with COVID-19 vaccine boosters, as detailed in Harvard’s Vaccine & Booster Requirements. Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. More information regarding the University's COVID vaccination requirement, exemptions, and verification of vaccination status may be found at the University’s "COVID-19 Vaccine Information" webpage: http://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/ .

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.