Careers at the University of Massachusetts Lowell

General Summary of Position:

The Facilities Project Manager (PM) may serve as the University’s representative and project manager on ranging from major capital to campus renovation, renewal and infrastructure projects. In general, this position will be responsible for managing all phases of the assigned projects to ensure on time, in budget delivery in alignment with University strategies, initiatives and campus design standards, as well as relevant codes.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Construction Management or relevant discipline is required.
• Minimum three (3) years of progressive project management experience in design, architecture, interior design, engineering and/or construction industry including working effectively with multi-disciplinary client teams; and,
• As Owners Project Representative managing renovation and/or infrastructure projects in a large institutional setting with direct experience on project programming, scoping and estimating and design development.
• Must complete MCPPO (Massachusetts Procurement Training) with demonstrated understanding of C149, C149A, and C3039M regulations within 1 year of assignment.
• Must complete OSHA10 certification within 6 months of assignment.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Building Codes, BOCA Codes, and ADA regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret CADD drawings and specifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three to five (3-5) years of job captain experience in an interior, architecture or engineering design firm.
• Experience with interiors, architecture or engineering design and construction projects, laboratory buildings, science facilities, institution/residential buildings, and other institutional facilities is desirable. 
• Experience with coordination of M/E/P design. Working knowledge of MEPS specifications, current industry standards, and energy codes is desirable.
• Experience with Massachusetts public procurement of design and construction laws or MCPPO certification.
• Ability to prepare layouts using CADD and/or Revit software.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Only Internal Professional (SEIU 888 Professional Union) Bargaining candidates will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period. 

This is an SEIU 888 Professional Union position, Grade P19.

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.  

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.