UMass Boston · 1 day ago
Project Manager Space and Lab Renovations
Greater Boston
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expUMass Boston is seeking a Project Manager for Space and Lab Renovations responsible for planning, design, and construction of renovation projects. The role involves managing multiple projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining accurate facility data.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Act as the Project Manager for self-performed projects, including, as applicable to the specific project, the following duties:
Manage multiple projects simultaneously
Projects are typically $2m or less in value, space change and lab renovation projects but other projects as assigned
Lead lab improvement initiatives focused on enhancing research capabilities, optimizing workflow and ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulatory standards
Manage, track and report upon project progress throughout the life cycle of the project
Manage the project’s user groups for scoping, design development and coordination of delivery of projects
Manage the project’s design process
Provide the University with expertise regarding the feasibility and timing of projects during the design phase, including issues that would impact cost, schedule, operations, facilities and site
Create project schedules for review, monitoring and reporting
Provide for job site and campus logistical planning
Monitor and document activities and project progress throughout both the design and construction phases
During the construction phase, provide on-site monitoring and documentation of contractor work through the completion of daily project reports. Review construction in place against contracted design drawings and specifications, review project progress against the project schedule and review the project costs versus the contracted budget. Make appropriate adjustments, report out major issues
Provide recommendations on change estimates and change orders
Monitor Contractor submittals, shops, rfi’s, etc. and A/E approvals assessing impacts on cost and schedule
Coordinate, procure, receive and manage installation as necessary the University’s responsibilities for Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment as appropriate for specific projects
Supervise arrangements for, and scheduling with, affected departments in any interruption of utilities, power, roads and parking caused by construction
Review plans and specifications throughout the design process in order to ensure that University design, product specifications and operating needs are met. Recommends and coordinates the review of plans and specifications by other University staff and, as necessary, specialized consultants. Makes recommendations on changes in project specifications or design to improve constructability and contract administration
Manage the plan review process for assigned projects by taking actions which include, but may not be limited to, preparing materials for review in a central location, determining those UMB representatives to be involved in the process, contacting and reviewing the responses of UMB reviewers, compiling UMB comments and forwarding those comments to the appropriate person/organization, and ensuring that UMB comments are considered, responded to and, as appropriate, reflected in future design documents. Management of the project review process may also include determining the need for outside review of plans and specifications by specialist consultants, arranging for the participation of such consultants in the plan review process and ensuring that consultant comments are reflected in future design documents
Attend scheduled project meetings with concerned parties, including contractors, designers, consultants and end-users. On self-performed projects, the UMB Project Manager may run the meetings but will take the minutes of said meetings and distribute same to all attendees and others as appropriate
Direct the one year-warranty phase of projects and reports items requiring correction. Follows up to ensure that adequate measures are taken by appropriate parties
Ensure turn over materials are transferred to the Facilities Information team
Maintain and manage accurate information on university facilities and spaces to support campus Planning, Strategic Planning, the work of the University’s Space Committee and the space allocation process, by performing work that may include some, or all, of the following tasks:
Organize and maintain architectural drawings of university facilities and infrastructure
Audit (measure) and record all space in university facilities
Draw and establish electronically stored floor plans
Establish room records for all spaces containing pertinent information on the space related to systems and function
Integrate “as built” drawings from renovation or repair projects into master CAD files
Conduct annual space verification surveys for all University spaces
Survey and record information on building systems and components and document the location of key equipment
Perform building space audits on a cycle determined by Departmental or University leadership for all University facilities; and
Modify drawings and other building information based on notification of a space change
Conduct facility and systems inspections and report on same in order to support the development of University Capital Plans and the prioritization of contracted and in-house maintenance work
Inspect the work of contractors, sub-contractors and/or in-house personnel to ensure that all work conforms to plans and specifications, follows good construction practices and is of good quality
Coordinates with other state and/or local agencies for matters under their jurisdiction, including the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance, the University of Massachusetts Building Authority, Boston Fire Department, Massachusetts Department of Public Safety
Input and maintain building drawings using AutoCAD in order to maintain accurate and up to date drawings of university facilities. Incorporate new “as built” files received from contractors and designers into the University’s CAD library at the completion of projects
Organize and maintain record drawing files, project manuals and product literature
Provide technical and professional services required to implement and maintain the University’s Space Inventory system and support the space allocation process
Provide for the organization, management, maintenance and development of construction documents and architectural, engineering and campus map drawings in a central location for all projects and all university facilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or a related field from an accredited institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience in the design and/or construction industries
Ten years' experience in Project Management, Construction Management, Project Planning and/or Institutional Planning, preferably in a university setting, research, laboratory or highly technical environment
Demonstrated expertise in delivering lab projects or research-intensive renovations projects, preferably in highly technical and regulated environments
Expertise in project management methodologies
Substantial knowledge of design and construction industry best practices
The ability to interpret specifications and architectural drawings
Ability to read and comprehend plans, specifications and standards
Proven ability to maintain, manage and prepare reports and records
Demonstrated analytic, problem solving, planning, organizational and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects, work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, prioritize effectively and exercise sound judgment
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups including faculty, researchers and all levels of management and staff and the ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team
Working knowledge of Massachusetts Building Codes, fire safety codes and requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to make design and construction industry terminology and processes understandable to end-users
Preferred
Public sector project management preferred
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project and AutoCAD software products preferred
Company
UMass Boston
UMass Boston is the city’s only public research university.
1001-5000 employees
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$3.84MKey Investors
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2017-12-07Grant· $0.85M
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