Job Description

General Summary: 

The Director of Project Management for the UMass Boston Facilities Department provides strategic leadership for all project-related activities, overseeing project managers and OPMs ensuring projects align with the university's goals and standards for design and construction. This role involves providing technical support, developing and implementing project management methodologies, managing resources, fostering collaboration across teams and meeting budgets and schedules for a large program of projects.

The Director PM, will work in close collaboration with the senior management of Facilities, the Director of Campus Planning, other university departments, and various external agencies.

Examples of Duties: 

• The Director of Project Management will: oversee the management and completion of university managed projects within authorized budgets, funding sources, schedules and performance specifications;
• Strategic Planning: Defines project vision, scope, objectives, and milestones, aligning them with university strategy;
• Methodology Development: Establishes and refines project management methodologies, best practices, and standards;
• Resource Management: Overseeing resource allocation, budgeting, and financial management for projects;
• Team Leadership: Leads, mentors, and coaches project managers and teams, fostering a collaborative environment;
• Stakeholder Management: Builds and maintains strong relationships with stakeholders, communicating project progress and managing expectations;

• Resource Management: Dictates and manages resource allocations, budgeting, and financial management for projects, reports out status and results regularly;
• Manages an internal staff of project managers and outsourced Owner Project Managers (OPMs) as required to ensure successful completion of all projects, tasks and duties within the Facilities Project Management realm;
• Risk Management: identifies, assesses, and mitigates project risks and issues taking actions to avoid or mitigate all risks;
• Performance Management: Monitors all projects' performance, tracks progress against key performance indicators (K.Pls), and reports on overall program and individual project's status;
• Process Improvement: Identifies opportunities for process improvements and implements solutions to enhance project delivery;
• Acts as a key owners' representative for projects funded and managed by the Commonwealth's Division of Capital Asset Management (DCAMM) and the University of Massachusetts Building Authority (UMBA);
• Ensure that projects' design and construction meet the University's goals, standards, objectives and timetables;

• Participate in the interviewing and selection of professional service contractors for design, construction and engineering projects and serve as a liaison with the selected contractors to ensure adherence to design and construction requirements;
• Administer design and construction contracts in compliance with state and university guidelines;
• Serve as the University's representative in all phases of capital improvements;
• Support the University in the development and implementation of its Campus Master Plan, capital planning and space allocation plans;

• Serve as a member of the Space Working Group and Capital Expenditure workgroup
• Ensure detailed project review of design documents with customers and university stakeholders including Public Safety, Parking and Transportation, IT and Facilities Operations;
• Prepare and run weekly project site reports; discuss issues with Assistant Vice Chancellor for Facilities on all matters relating to design and construction functions;
• Represent Facilities on university committees and meetings; as well as relevant external groups and individuals;
• Support the development and implementation of Facilities Information System (FIS), document control and archiving;
• Develop, recommend and implement departmental operating policies, systems and procedures;
• Maintain effective working relationships with associates; department heads, administrators and general public,
• Stay abreast of current trends and developments in the field;
• Attend seminars and job conferences; and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

A Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Building Technology, Civil Engineering, or equivalent degree. A related or complementary master's degree is preferred. A MCPPO, PMP designation or similar is preferred. A minimum of ten years of progressive experience in construction project management in large, complex organizations. Strong knowledge of light and heavy construction technologies, construction management means and methods, the design process and construction project bidding are required. Experience in a higher education setting with a large array of facilities preferred.

• Ability to effectively lead and manage complex construction projects with a value of over $1OM;
• Strong team building and collaboration skills, especially the ability to build positive and effective relationships across campus constituencies and with various external entities such as DCAMM, UMBA, design firms and construction management firms;
• Strong organizational skills and project tracking skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation and problem solving skills;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Working knowledge of the design and construction processes in the public sector, including M.G.L. Chapter 149, 149A and M.G.L. chapter 7.

Application Instructions:

Please apply online with your resume, cover letter and list of three references. 

Review of candidates will begin following the application closing date.

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

This is a non-union exempt position. 

All official salary offers must be approved by Human Resources.

UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact HRDirect@umb.edu or 617-287-5150.

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