The Office of Physical Resources & Planning (OPRP) provides
complete and integrated planning and design services, construction
management, and building renewal, maintenance, and operations
management to maintain the physical resources of the Faculty of
Arts & Sciences (FAS) campus.
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for all capital project
management functions associated with the design and construction
within the Undergraduate House Renewal Program. The goal of Harvard
University’s Undergraduate House Renewal Program is to re-configure
each House to meet the complex needs of today’s students, relieve
overcrowding, improve privacy, and comply with current building
codes. The renovations aim to enhance program spaces to support
student academic and social development better and upgrade outdated
building systems and infrastructure.
Auto req ID
330060 Facilities & Oper SrSpecialist
Department Office Location
USA - MA - Cambridge
Senior Project Manager
Administration and Finance
00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field related to construction,
capital project management, or the equivalent (architecture or
engineering degree preferred).
- Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive experience in capital
project design and construction management.
- Knowledge of design and construction processes and familiarity
with city, state, and federal codes.
Additional Qualifications and Skills
The following Additional Qualifications are strongly preferred.
If you meet some, but not all, you are still encouraged to apply;
we value employees with a willingness to learn.
- Capital project management in a higher education setting,
- Renovation of academic/residential housing, design and
construction of LEED-certified projects, and experience managing
major capital projects ~$50M
- Should possess skills in interpreting architectural and
construction drawings and contracts
- Developing and maintaining project budgets and schedules
- Negotiating confrontational issues
- Working with diverse constituencies
- Knowledge of relevant computer tools (MS Word, MS Excel, MS
PowerPoint, and MS Outlook)
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation
To be considered for this position, applicants
are required to submit a cover letter and resume.
We regret that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this
All formal offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.
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The Senior Project Manager:
- Manages projects from concept through close-out. Leads and
directs the design and construction process including managing
project documentation, pre-construction design and budget
development, construction bid process, value engineering, project
scheduling, control of quality, change order negotiation, user
move-in coordination, and cost control through project completion
and building turnover/warranty coverage.
- Manages project teams including all external service providers:
architects, engineers, consultants, commissioning agents, and
contractors. Oversees owner contracts for site surveys, testing,
and specialty consulting as required. Participates in owner
construction meetings to review construction progress, quality, and
- Coordinates the development and review of design documents at
each phase of design. Validates initial project budget and program
assumptions at each design phase.
- Simultaneously manages several projects at different phases of
design or construction unless assigned a single, major project.
Routinely reports on budget, schedule, and assessment of project
- Serves as the point of contact for University stakeholders and
campus groups with a role or interest in the project: Engineering
& Utilities, Environmental Health & Safety, Information
Technology, Facilities Maintenance Operations, and the Property
Information Resource Center. Facilitates meetings to help campus
groups reach consensus in project development and implementation
while adhering to program, budget, and schedule goals.
- Communicates regularly with academic departments: faculty
members, department chairs, senior administrators, and staff.
Developing and maintaining relationships with this client base is
extremely critical to the success of capital projects.
- Works closely with the Office of Physical Resources &
Planning and Harvard University Office for Sustainability staff to
implement best practices, and to actively participate in FAS
greenhouse gas and energy reduction efforts and goals.
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected
veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and
pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected
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Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and
Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and
belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and
fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to
create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of
talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing
individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities,
life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.
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about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:
- Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per
year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for
administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year,
12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal
days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks
of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
- Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and
vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with
voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start
- Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care
resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee
Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress
management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
- Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with
contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age
and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
- Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program
including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced
tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90%
reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses
taken at other accredited institutions.
- Professional Development: Programs and classes at little
or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace
Development and LinkedIn Learning.
- Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options
handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking,
half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit
passes, biking benefits, and more.
- Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access
to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus
events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various
types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure
activities throughout metro-Boston.
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Work Format Details
This position is based primarily on-campus, in Massachusetts. This
may include in-person during emergency situations (if applicable).
Additional details will be discussed during the interview process.
Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet
work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.