Job Summary

Harvard Capital Projects (HCP) is an internal resource for the Harvard community providing project management services across the entire campus. HCP works collaboratively with a variety of Harvard Schools and Departments, providing project management services for large and small projects including new buildings, renovations, and accessibility and infrastructure upgrades. HCP prides itself on providing its clients with the highest value services.

This position will report to the Managing Director of Capital Projects and will be part of the senior staff. The position manages staff and workload related to campus renewal and may include interior and exterior renovations, sustainability and accessibility enhancements, utility and infrastructure upgrades and construction oversight

Job Responsibilities:

Project Management

Responsible for the management of staff including assistant project managers, project managers, and senior project managers. This position manages the hiring, onboarding, performance management, career growth and development of staff. Creates and fosters an environment of open communication and regular feedback.

Acts as resource and point of escalation for staff managing complex challenges with clients/projects/activities.

Responsible for moderate financial/external risk.

Assesses and forecasts strategic work plans for immediate work group; may recommend resolutions for strategic issues to direct manager

Leads definition and direction for new or revised services, programs, processes, policies, standards, or operational plans, based upon the business sub-segments long-term strategies

Administers business unit policies that directly affect employees and recommends policy changes for work group or wider team; may have the authority to make exceptions to policies and procedures under guidelines that require judgment and discretion on issues of importance.

Oversees the work of a team or teams through levels. Provides guidance to direct reports within the latitude of established policies Manages the coordination of the activities of multiple groups or departments with responsibility for results, including cost, methods, and staffing

Establishes operational objectives and work plans, and delegates assignments to subordinate managers

Responsible for understanding of capital planning and project funding principles; deep knowledge of how project budgets are developed and maintained through the project lifecycle. Responsible for budgets and has signatory authority for moderate size budget.

Partners with HCP control staff to ensure processes, guidelines, and compliance are being met according to university standards.

Position Description

Job Responsibilities continued:

Regulatory Approvals

• Responsible for understanding compliance and regulations with all authorities. Oversees the submissions to jurisdictional authorities for permitting. Ensures compliance with regulations and all authorities having jurisdiction. Oversees and may arranges for all jurisdictional authorities? inspection necessary to secure final approval for projects, as necessary.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulations for underground construction, environmental standards, and energy efficiency; preferably in the City of Boston and the City of Cambridge.

Leadership and Communication:

• Achieves goals through the management and leadership of others
• Ensures the strategic direction of HCP is understood and executed through operational or strategic management skills
• The ability to lead cross-functional teams, communicate with stakeholders (Schools, business units, engineers, contractors, faculty, community members, and government entities), and manage client relationships.
• The ability to mentor junior HCP staff
• Success in this position will require the development of strong internal/institutional relationships as well as on the ground experience, working closely with A&E partners.
• Leads through influence rather than through authority.
• Ability to thrive within a team structure.
• Ability to work with diverse constituencies.
• Field experience on construction sites is desirable.

Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills:

• Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge within scope of work. Problems are resolved through abstract and conceptual analysis and require innovative thinking and problem solving that impacts two of the three dimensions of management at the business sub-segment level operations, finance, or human capital Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot issues with the system design, installation, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams and pilot/innovate solutions.

Technology:

• Experience with project management scheduling software
• Experience researching and identifying emerging technologies in the sustainability domain, such as renewable energy, carbon capture, smart grids.
• Develop strategic roadmaps for integrating new technologies into existing sustainability programs and operations.
• This position will require being on-site a minimum of 3 days per week and may require being on-site 5 days per week depending on project activities
• Skills in interpreting architectural and construction contracts.
• Ability to negotiate and resolve confrontational issues as they arise.

Basic Qualifications

• Master?s degree in a related field required
• Minimum of 10 years of overall experience in architecture, construction or engineering with a minimum of 5 years? project management experience.
• Licensed architect (AIA or RA) or licensed professional engineer (PE)
• Experience managing staff at multiple levels.
• Experience managing projects greater than $25 million

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Professional Accreditation(s) in Sustainability (CPHC, LFA)
• Experience working in an Academic or Government organization

Additional Information

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly
encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

Benefits

We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more 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 date.
• 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.

Work Format

Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)


Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
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EEO Statement
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 by law.

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