Project Manager

Grade: 059 Department: Campus Planning and Facilities FLSA Status: Exempt Company Description By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. Why join Harvard Medical School? Harvard Medical School's mission is to nurture a diverse, inclusive community dedicated to alleviating suffering and improving health and well-being for all through excellence in teaching and learning, discovery and scholarship, and service and leadership. You’ll be at the heart of biomedical discovery, education, and innovation, working alongside world-renowned faculty and a community dedicated to improving human health. This is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to shape the future of medicine. About Campus Planning and Facilities The Planning, Design and Construction Office has an opening for a dedicated, resourceful, and enthusiastic Project Manager (PM) to join our Project Management Team, which is responsible for planning, design, construction, and turnover of projects at Harvard Medical School. The Project Manager plays a key role in executing Harvard Medical School’s Operating Renewal Projects and Campus Infrastructure Projects Job Description Under the supervision of the Director of Design and Construction, the PM requires a broad set of skills in the realm of project delivery to manage and control all aspects of the life cycle of the project from planning through project completion. PM will work with identified stakeholders and Administration, Campus Planning and Facilities (CPF) and University groups (Sustainability, Environmental Health & Safety, etc.) to ensure the project meets the desired goals, standards, and requirements. The PM will coordinate, facilitate, and lead the design, bid, construction, commissioning, and closeout of the project, including FF&E package development and procurement. Accountable for all phases of assigned projects and the project outcomes.Ensures sound stewardship of the school’s resources, ensuring they are effectively leveraged in support of improving academic, research, and administrative spaces on campus. Communicate to department leadership issues impacting scope, schedule, or budget. Lead project team to identify, evaluate, and recommend solutions to mitigate impacts. Work in a cross-functional capacity with the Planning Department to support the early phases of the project, including the Initiation and Planning phase. During the feasibility phase, PM leads project scope development and sets expectations through gathering input from and building consensus with stakeholders and department representatives. Responsible for development of the project scope, schedule and budget based on set project goals and expectations, utilizing department estimating tools and trusted trade partners as available and appropriate. Accountable for proper management and recording of the project budget. Identifies cost and schedule impact of changes to the approved scope of work, i.e., additional scope requests, add services, contractor change requests, user change requests, and/or other unforeseen conditions. Responsible for taking appropriate action to keep the project on schedule and on budget. Spearhead the RFP process for architect and construction manager selections, including prepare the RFP, solicit consultant involvement, lead and oversee site visits, manage the bid process, lead the interview process, populate the interview feedback matrix, and prepare the final recommendations report for review and approval. When required, prepare and submit reports to Capital Planning and the Capital Project Review Committee. Review and evaluate contractor