Boston College IntroductionFounded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,484 full-time undergraduates and 5,250 graduate and professional students. Ranked 35 among national universities, Boston College has 888 full-time and 1,281 FTE faculty, 2,711 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.5 billion.
Job DescriptionThe Capital Projects Management Department is responsible
for the engineering, planning, documentation and construction management of
Boston College’s Capital Improvement Plan. The plan is coordinated into two
strategic components: the Annual Capital Plan and the Major Construction Plan,
which comprise as many as 150 ongoing projects throughout the calendar year.
The Construction Project Manager reports to the Associate
Director, Annual Capital Projects and is responsible for management of capital
construction projects supporting the Annual Capital Plan through all phases
from planning, design and construction. Responsibilities include implementing
best practices for construction project delivery including scope, schedule,
estimating and budget development, risk management, procurement strategies and
contract administration and project cost control. The CPM will work with
consultants and Boston College stakeholders including Facilities Management, to
develop design and construction documents. The CPM is responsible to maintain
quality communications with BC Departments, and project stakeholders, using
management software PMWeb to report project schedule, progress and budget
control.
The position requires extensive knowledge of good building,
construction and project management practices and processes. A broad
understanding of building envelope systems, building mechanical, electrical,
plumbing and fire alarm systems, building finishes and site utilities is
required. The work requires strict adherence to University budgets and
schedules due to the annual budget process and the academic calendar.
Ability to organize and manage teams, including internal design and operations
staff, external contractors and design consultants. Proven experience managing
multiple projects with aggressive project schedules.
Salary Range for this developmental role
5-10 years of experience - 100K-130K
3-5 years of experience - 95K-118K
RequirementsRequirements
Expereince in architecture, engineering or construction management.
Experience with project management of facilities, renovation and new construction for an institution of higher education or other large owner is preferred.
Bachelor’s Degree in construction, architecture, engineering or related field
Experience with financial and project management/control systems, such as PeopleSoft, CAD, and PMWeb.
Position requires ability to access all areas of construction sites including climbing ladders to assess conditions and perform inspections of existing facilities.
Prepare written and graphic presentations.
Previous experience as an Owner’s Rep at a higher education academic or institutional organization desired.
Experience with or a strong understanding of the unique requirements and challenges of laboratory construction, including specialized equipment, safety protocols, and building codes.
Strong knowledge of various project delivery methods including CMR/GMP and Lump sum.
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously from planning and design through construction completion with budgets up to $10 million.
Prepare financial analyses and preliminary total project cost estimates. Establish, track, and manage budget during the course of the project.
Current Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License or the willingness to obtain one within one year.
Closing StatementBoston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:
- Tuition remission for Employees
- Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
- Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Low-Cost Life Insurance
- Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
- Paid Holidays Annually
- Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
- Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook
Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.
Boston College is an equal opportunity employer. In concert with our Jesuit, Catholic mission, Boston College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at https://www.bc.edu/diversity.
Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.
