Project Manager for Programming, Planning and Occupancy
Harvard University
Details
Posted:
May 18, 2018
Location:
USA - MA - Cambridge
Salary:
Open
Type:
Full-time
The House Renewal Project Management Office is responsible for managing the planning, design and construction of Harvard University's undergraduate House Renewal program.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions*):
The Project Manager for Programming, Planning and Occupancy reports to the Associate Director for Program Management and Finance and is responsible for owner occupancy initiatives and activities, to prepare and manage owner contracts for FF&E, move consulting, occupancy photography and specialty consulting as required. It is important that the Project Manager for Programming, Planning and Occupancy work simultaneously on several projects at different phases of design and construction.
The Project Manager for Programming, Planning and Occupancy will assist the Senior Project Managers with the operational planning and relocation management, assist with the creation and monitoring the implementation of design standards and owner requirements, assist with the operational communications and liaison to the FAS and community on construction impacts, and assist with the coordination between House Renewal and other FAS projects. Specific duties will include:
Attendance at all project planning team meetings and provide design feedback as it pertains to operational readiness, FAS standards and budget.
Collate and help create FAS occupancy standards. This includes: updating the operational readiness checklist for House Staff and Faculty Deans, an FAS Transition Document to assist with handover operations from Project to FAS, FAS Accessibility Design Standards and in coordination with the SPM, creating AV standards and user guides for current and future projects.
Ensure occupancy readiness of HUH occupied swing spaces by 1) facilitation of HUH/FAS/HRPMO discussion, 2) coordinating group action items, and 3) conducting occupancy and readiness walkthroughs with HUH and FAS.
Confirm swing furniture inventory against House lottery plans and facilitate the purchase of swing furniture. Coordinate the delivery and install of all swing furniture.
Assist the move consultant in the inventory and move of House FF&E items to swing housing and storage.
Assist with the relocation of House staff spaces (residential and office) from House proper to swing housing.
Assist with the relocation of all House staff, Faculty Deans, students, furniture, etc. from swing to the renovated House at project completion.
The Project Manager for Programming, Planning and Occupancy will assist the SPM with the supervision and distribution of work tasks of the summer design interns.
Salary Grade: 058
Union: 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Candidates MUST meet the following basic qualifications in order to be considered for this role:
BA/BS degree in architecture, construction management or related field, plus minimum of 7 years related experience, preferably in higher education.
Master's degree in related field preferred.
Demonstrated experience in developing analytical and planning-related communication materials for internal and external audiences, including written reports, visual media, and verbal presentations.
Experience in construction project management, housing, and previous work with large universities or institutions preferred.
Excellent MS Office skills, Adobe Creative Suite
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Very strong analytical, quantitative, research and problem solving skills required.
Ability to grasp and clearly communicate complex ideas.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines while working on multiple projects.
Excellent interpersonal and team skills.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to keep detailed documentation, record keeping, and information management.
Must possess a collaboration and teamwork approach to problem solving, a sense of urgency, attention to detail, effective time management, and follow-through to resolution of open items.
Ability to work in a complex organization with diverse stakeholders is required.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: 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, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Internal Number: 45768BR
About Harvard University
Harvard University is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders in many disciplines who make a difference globally. The University, which is based in Cambridge and Boston, Massachusetts, has an enrollment of over 20,000 degree candidates, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Harvard has more than 360,000 alumni around the world. The University has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a truly global education. Established in 1636, Harvard is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
