The Public Facilities Department (PFD) provides professional project management services for design and construction projects at City-owned buildings throughout Boston. We work in conjunction with, and on behalf of user agencies, by managing renovation or new construction projects at buildings where City services are delivered. PFD manages a range of projects valued between $1M - $125M and typically handles an overall caseload between 80-100 projects valued at more than $500M annually. This is a provisional appointment.

Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):

Under the supervision of the Director of Public Facilities or designee, the Project Manager is responsible for the management of the department’s construction projects from initiation of funding to the official completion and turnover of the building.

• Manages designs, construction budgets, schedules, and quality.
• Manages architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors contracts.
• Supervises Clerks of the Works; assists in designer selection; project closeout.
• Works with user departments and constituents; manages project documentation and files.
• Performs other duties as required by the position.
• Performs related work as required.

• At least four (4) years experience in building construction management, engineering or architecture with at least two (2) years in budgeting and scheduling of building construction projects required.
• Ability to exercise good judgement and focus on detail as required by the job
• Knowledge of construction practices, Massachusetts Building Code, general/sub-contractor relations, and trade customs preferred.
• Strong written/verbal communication, interpersonal, organizational, problem solving skills preferred
• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management preferred.
• Appropriate educational substitutions may be made.

BOSTON RESIDENCY IS REQUIRED.

TERMS:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade:  SENA/MM1-8

Hours per week:  35