Location: Cambridge,MA, USA
Basic Qualifications
* Minimum 2 to 5years' experience working in positions of growing responsibility on institutional or similar types of building projects.
* Bachelor's degree in a technical field (construction management, engineering, or architecture) related to construction, project management or the equivalent.
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.
Position Description
The Assistant Project Manager will be an integral part of the project management team to successfully deliver infrastructure projects, renewal and renovation projects and new buildings on the Harvard campus. The APM is expected to perform typical project management functions including but not limited to the below:
Responsibilities:
Principle Duties:
* The APM participates as a full member of HCP's professional team in the process to complete a variety of projects on campus.
* The APM will support the Senior Project Manager, Associate Director, Director or Senior Director with feasibility studies, concept design and other project front end activities.
* The APM will support the Senior Project Manager(s) by taking responsibility for specific tasks and/or full processes in the project delivery process including administrative tasks through the design, permitting, construction and close-out phases of the project.
* The APM has a core responsibility for maintaining the project record and calendar on behalf of the SPM. Administrative tasks include:
* Set up and maintain the project record on Sharepoint using standard HCP file structure.
* Participate in meetings, document key discussion points and action items.
* Manage Project calendar invites & location reservations (if needed)
* Computer/technical expertise: excel, power point, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Bluebeam, Zoom, etc.
* Format project-specific templates as requested using HCP and Client logos.
* Ability to collaboratively manage project recommendations from adjacent Campus Services stakeholders (Procurement, FMO, E&U, EH&S, HUIT, HUFG, etc.) The APM participates in the project design and construction meetings; contributes to the review of design documents; participates with the entire team in monitoring construction progress and quality; is a member of the team of project management professionals who review proposals, schedules, shop drawings and submittals, invoicing, and change requests.
* Participates as necessary in observing on site tests required by the contract documents and supports coordination of testing activities by agents retained by Harvard. Observes and reviews the contractor's record drawings and reports any apparent failure by the contractor to maintain records. Supports the project team in coordinating an efficient and orderly project closeout process. Works with the project team, including consultants and operations personnel to prepare a punch-list for the contractor, and ensure punch-list items have been addressed appropriately.
* Participated with documenting procedures, systems, and file management.
* Assists with various HCP, Client, and University reporting needs.
* Actively participate as a member of HCP's professional team and Harvard University's internal community of design and construction professionals, contributing knowledge and experience for the University's greater good.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
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 infrastructure upgrades. HCP prides itself on providing its clients with the highest value services.