Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,484 full-time undergraduates and 5,250 graduate and professional students. Ranked 35 among national universities, Boston College has 888 full-time and 1,281 FTE faculty, 2,711 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.5 billion.

Job Description

Reporting to the Associate 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. Assist the Energy Manager by maintaining organized building energy data for the purpose of BERDO reporting requirements. 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 Associate Director apprised of conditions and situations in a collaborative and proactive manner with formal and informal reporting and frequent communication. A close working relationship is expected.

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 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.

Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $94,600 to $118,250; salary commensurate with relevant experience.

Requirements

Professional Engineering Registration is preferred.

Five to ten years of experience, in the areas described above, is required. Familiarity with OSHA and safety regulations as related to building construction is essential.

Experience within higher education is desirable.

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 pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an equal opportunity employer. In concert with our Jesuit, Catholic mission, Boston College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. 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/diversity .

Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination .

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