Boston College Introduction Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,377 full-time undergraduates and 4,420 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 878 full-time and 1,201 FTE faculty, 2,750 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1 billion, and an endowment in excess of $2.2 billion.
Job Description Job Description
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Engineering Services, the Engineering Projects Manager will provide direct project management of MEP-intensive projects ranging in size from small annuals to majors in excess of $5 million per project. Related responsibilities will include financial and technical management and more specifically; the review of the project scope of work, preparation of estimates, submission of project funding appropriations, review of potential change orders, and appropriate processing and/or oversight for project invoices will be required to maintain the authorized project budget. The Engineering Projects Manager will provide project tracking and reporting information on the status of construction projects to all appropriate individuals.
For projects being managed outside of the Engineering & Energy Management Department, the Engineering Projects Manager will be responsible for providing technical support as an engineering resource for MEP-related design and/or construction aspects. They will assist with technical reviews of design documents to ensure that equipment and systems being proposed are in the best interest of Boston College and the E & EM Department. In addition, this position will provide technical support and troubleshooting on an as-needed basis for the Facilities Services and the Environmental Health & Safety Departments for issues associated with existing MEP systems, equipment, and overall regulatory compliance.
The successful candidate will have the ability to handle multiple projects and problem-solving efforts with competing schedules and varying levels of urgency. The Engineering Projects Manager will, at all times, keep the Assistant Director appraised of conditions and situations in a collaborative and proactive manner with formal and informal reporting and frequent communication. A close working relationship is expected
Requirements
This position will require a strong technical engineering background, with an emphasis on problem-solving, trouble-shooting and familiarity with the technical trades including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and building system controls. Practical in-the-field experience is required, especially in the commissioning of systems. The Engineering Project Manager must illustrate the ability to effectively integrate engineering issues into architectural design parameters. Project management experience is required and 5 - 7 years experience is preferred. The ability to handle multiple projects and their inherent issues with effective time management. Experience in project estimating and budgeting is preferred. This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering field (mechanical or electrical concentration preferred) or Construction Management. Professional Engineering Registration is preferred.
Familiarity with OSHA and safety regulations as related to building construction is essential. Experience within higher education is desirable.
Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $80,050 to $100,050; salary commensurate with relevant experience.
Requirements Closing Statement Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:
- Tuition remission for Employees
- Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
- Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Low-Cost Life Insurance
- Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
- Paid Holidays Annually
- Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
- Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook
Boston College conducts background checks as part of the hiring process.
Boston College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category including disability and protected veteran status. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at https://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity .
Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination .
