What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Manager position at Mount Holyoke College?
Job no : R-0000001747
Position Title :
Senior Project Manager
Faculty or Staff : Staff
Full Time or Part Time :
Full time
In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote :
In-Person
Minimum Starting Rate of Pay :
127,966.00
Rate of pay commensurate with experience
Start Date : 02 / 15 / 2025
Job Description :
Provide senior level project management for various capital improvement projects
Department
Facilities Management
Division
Finance and Administration
Job title
Senior Project Manager
Position Type / Hours per Week
Work Schedule
Full time, Monday - Friday
Reports to
Director, Planning, Design and Construction
Department Summary & Job Purpose
The Facilities Management department supports the administration, faculty, staff and students in the quality planning and development of facilities projects that support our mission. Our talented staff of approximately 140 FTEs (Cleaning, Mechanical Trades, Central Heating Plant, Grounds, Carpentry, Stockroom, EH&S, Planning, Design and Construction, Fleet Services, and Mail Services & Duplication) are responsible for more than 2,000,000 SF of property in over 60 major buildings and for maintaining more than 300 acres.
The Senior Project Manager provides portfolio management to achieve strategic objectives, professional project management & leadership on multiple higher education projects of varying complexity. Responsible for ensuring adherence to requirements, established schedules and budgets. Projects include (but are not limited to) athletic facilities, residential and historic renovations, classroom / lab renovations, support / administrative, landscape, signage, infrastructure improvements.
Take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the college's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive and welcoming work environment.
Duties and responsibilities
- Meet organizational strategy and objectives through efficient decision making on projects, programs and operations.
- Oversee all aspects of construction projects, including establishment & tracking of baseline budgets and schedules, evaluation and selection of design consultants and general contractors, assist in administration of contracts, ensure contract compliance, coordinate all project team activities and organize and manage all project documentation.
- Assist in the preparation of Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals as needed.
- Apply & ensure compliance with all departmental, and college policies and procedures.
- Coordinate with local, state and federal regulatory authorities as needed and ensure compliance with all applicable codes, rules and regulations.
- Oversee and direct progress of consultants, recommend alternatives & facilitate timely decisions by stakeholders. Ensure design & construction documents comply with project requirements.
- Inspects all work in progress at assigned construction sites
- Provides regular progress reports to immediate supervisor and to college leadership as needed
- Process and organize all project documents such as contracts, pay applications, and change orders
- Oversee warranty period activities and communication with building users and contractors
- Provide consistent, timely and reliable communication between all team members, including stakeholders, design consultants, college staff and contractors to ensure that project goals and objectives are understood and achieved.
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Working Conditions
Physical Demands
Direct reports
None
Background Checks :
Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.
Special Instructions for Applicants :
Apply online; application materials must include :
Salary : $127,966
