Position Summary
As recognized specialists in the K-12 and higher education construction field, we have secured multiple contracts across eastern Massachusetts with timelines extending into 2023. As an Owner’s Representative, you’ll be responsible to oversee and manage assigned projects from design through procurement, construction, and delivery. Working with a seasoned project management team you’ll have great hands-on mentorship available to you as you develop what we hope will be a long-term career with PMA Consultants.
In this role, you will develop, schedule, and manage materials, people, and time resources, including monitoring costs, quality, and contractor performance. You will ensure timely and collaborative communication with the client (owner), architect, and contractors, including formal reporting. You will represent the owner’s interests at meetings and publicly present project updates.
Position Summary
- As recognized specialists in the K-12, public safety, and higher education construction field, we have secured multiple contracts across eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. As an Owner’s Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for overseeing and managing assigned projects from design through procurement, construction, and delivery. Working with a seasoned project leadership team and supported by a team of capable project managers, assistant project managers and site project managers, you’ll have great tools available to you for a long-term career with PMA Consultants.
- You will develop, schedule, and manage materials, people, and time resources in this role, including monitoring costs, quality, and contractor performance. You will ensure timely and collaborative communication with the client (owner), architect, and contractors, including formal reporting. You will represent the owner’s interests at meetings and publicly present project updates to various committees, abutters, local safety officials, and other project stakeholders as may be necessary.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Project management, site supervision & project controls during feasibility, design, procurement, construction and closeout phases. Responsible for project budgets, schedules, contract interpretations, change management and other complex project management responsibilities.
- Business development. Client communication, relationship building. Presentations to committees and other project stakeholders as necessary, often after normal construction hours.
- Ability to manage client expectations and meet project goals and objectives.
- Self-confident, proactive, and able to work both independently and as an effective team player.
- Internal project budgeting, risk mitigation, quality control and health/safety plan compliance.
- Contract administration & oversight of architects, engineers, subconsultants and others.
- Train, oversee, develop, and mentor junior-level staff.
- Predictable and reliable attendance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in design, construction, engineering, or related.
- 1-3 years of equivalent relevant experience in design, construction, or engineering.
Location and Commitments
- Permanent full-time role based at client/project site or at PMA Braintree office Monday-Friday (40hrs/wk).
- Overtime work may be required to ensure client projects are delivered on time.
- Evening work is anticipated. Occasional weekend work may be necessary. Ability to be flexible with work hours is a must
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to office and/or client site.
- Criminal Offender Record Information background check (CORI) from Massachusetts and employee’s state of residence required. Results of the background check must be acceptable to both PMA and the client.
- Public project experience or similar preferred.
- Ability to obtain and retain OSHA 10 certification, as it will be required on-site.
- MSBA is a plus.
Additional Requirements
Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.
Cognitive: Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.
About PMA
At PMA, employee well-being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.
We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires.
We encourage staff to develop rewarding, long-term careers at PMA, and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA, shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized, celebrated, and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability, not titles. If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes, the profession, and yourself, PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.
As a PMA professional, you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of project delivery. Join a team that has achieved a world-class reputation in the construction industry and has been voted a “Best Place to Work.”
PMA offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.
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