Project Manager

Job Description

The town of Natick department of Facilities Management (DFM) seeks a Project Manager to help lead the town in planning and implementing the five-year capital improvement plan and other town projects. The DFM manages thirty-two buildings totaling over 1.3 million square feet, with a staff of approximately 55 and an operating budget of over $4 million. The Project Manager reports to the Director of Facilities.

The ideal candidate would possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture or similar field. Must have a minimum of five years’ experience managing building projects in the public sector and be a Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official (MCPPO).

Duties and Responsibilities

The Project Manager oversees all aspects of project management from inception through design and construction, ensuring that project plans account for life cycle costs, long-term maintenance and repair, sustainability, and other lasting impacts.

The Project Manager will work with consultants and stakeholders to develop designs and construction documents and with procurement to award contracts, administer work-related construction activities including project cost control and quality assurance, accurately report and document project information.

• Maintains customer satisfaction levels with quality communications to all stakeholders
• Manage construction and renovation projects, adhering to town authorizations and MA public procurement laws
• Ensures that construction and renovation activities are carried out according to specifications, schedules and budgets.
• Manage contracts with design and engineering professionals; monitor contracted scopes of work and payments; assess contractor payments for suitability to level of work performed.
• Prepares RFQs, project scope, preparation of bid specifications for the repair and maintenance of buildings and related equipment
• Provides technical review and input for structural and mechanical systems.
• May be required to be available after hours

The project manager will manage vendors and may direct other facilities staff.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, with excellent organizational skills. Knowledge of building construction, physical plant operations, MEP systems.
• Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to facility maintenance, repair and construction activities such as OSHA.
• Working knowledge of state procurement laws and regulations, building management systems, and pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations
• Valid Class D Motor Vehicle Driver’s License.
• Must be a certified MCPPO or be able to obtain the certification within 12 months.
• Construction Supervisors License preferred

The town of Natick offers a generous benefits package including competitive pay, pension plan, 13 paid holidays, employee assistance program and educational assistance program along with medical and dental insurances.

Hiring Range: $72,000-$100,000, commensurate with education and experience.