Harvard University

Harvard University

Project Manager

Cambridge, MA, United States · Contract

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Entry-level history60
PERM / green-card track50
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About the role

  • Harvard Capital Projects (HCP) is an internal resource for the Harvard community providing project management services across the entire campus.
  • HCP works collaboratively with a variety of Harvard Schools and Departments, providing project management services for a variety of campus renewal, campus growth, and development and undergraduate house renewal projects.
  • HCP prides itself on being a center of excellence for capital project delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Works independently and successfully manage, in whole or in part as assigned, core project activities: budget, scope, and schedule with demonstrated prior experience in project administration and contract negotiation.
  • Effective management of design and consultant teams.
  • Established knowledge of professional project management, architecture, engineering, or construction management skills and best practices for design and construction across a variety of project types and/or stakeholders.
  • Applies knowledge thoughtfully and strategically to manage/ implement core project requirements in alignment with department and university mission.
  • Reviews design concepts, tracks submittals, and provides day-to-day direction to project team with assistance from Senior Project Manager or Associate Director.
  • Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action or innovation to implement core project requirements.
  • Support for families and caregivers

Requirements

  • Minimum 7 years of architectural, engineering, construction or project management experience.
  • Concentration of experience must be in a technical field (architecture, engineering, or construction) related to project management.

Nice to have

  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE Mechanical/Electrical or Civil), or Licensed Architect is a plus. or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire date
  • Ability to thrive within a team structure.

Skills

  • Clear communicator with an understanding of up-management and escalation of issues and information to Supervisor.
  • Ability to work with diverse constituencies.
  • Familiarity with design and construction processes.
  • Familiarity with City, State, and Federal processes, codes and/or ordinances.
  • Skills in interpreting architectural and construction contracts.
  • Ability to negotiate and resolve confrontational issues as they arise.
  • Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse organization.
  • Additional Information

Benefits

  • Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
  • Generous paid time off including parental leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
  • Retirement plans with university contributions
  • Wellbeing and mental health resources
  • Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
  • Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
  • Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.

Company info

  • We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.
  • We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives.

Equal opportunity

  • EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement
  • equal opportunity and non-discrimination.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
  • Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location.
  • Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
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