Project Manager - Town of Natick

The Town of Natick Department of Facilities Management (DFM) has an opening for a Project Manager to help lead the town in planning and implementing the 5-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 and will oversee multiple projects from conception through design and construction.

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 (MCCPO).

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, work with Procurement to award external 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 including department heads, principals, senior leadership and other project partners.
• Manage construction and renovation projects, adhering to Town authorizations and MA public procurement laws (M.G.L. cl 49).
• Ensures that construction and renovation activities are carried out according to specifications, schedules and budgets.
• Manage contracts with design and engineering professionals; monitor design professional contracted scopes of work and payments; assess contractor payments for suitability to the level of work performed.
• Prepares requests for quotations, project scope, preparation of bid specifications for the repair and maintenance of buildings and related equipment for public bidding projects.
• Plans project work with life cycle costs, long term maintenance and repair, sustainability, and other longer-term impacts are considered.
• Provides technical review and input for structural and mechanical systems.
• May be required to be available after hours for an emergency call rotation with other Facilities staff.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of building construction, physical plant operations, MEP systems.
• Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to faculty maintenance, repair and construction activities such as OSHA.
• Working knowledge of the state Procurement Laws and regulations (Chapters 30b, 149, 30, 39M). Building management systems (BMS) and their operation.
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations, including Commonwealth of Massachusetts Public Procurement Laws
• Valid Class D Motor Vehicle Driver's License.
• Must be a certified MCPPO or be able to obtain the certification within 12 months of appointment.
• Construction Supervisors License preferred

The Town of Natick offers a generous benefits package to include a competitive pay, pension plan, 13 paid holidays, employee assistance program and educational assistance program along with medical and dental insurances and more. The hiring range, $72,000-$85,000, is commensurate with education and experience.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume in a single pdf to . . A review of resumes/applications will begin immediately. Candidates will be contacted for an interview if the qualifications are met. If you are interviewed, you will be required to submit two professional references.

This position will remain open until it is filled.

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $72,000 - $85,000