Job Description

Job no: 529456

Position Type: Staff Full Time

Campus: UMass Boston

Department: Facilities Admin

Pay Grade: 20

Date opened: 12 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 12 Feb 2026 Eastern Standard Time

General Summary

The Director of Project Management Capital Projects for the UMass Boston Facilities Department provides strategic leadership for all project-related activities, overseeing in-house project managers and OPMs ensuring projects align with the universitys goals and standards for design and construction. This role involves providing technical support, developing and implementing project management methodologies, managing resources, fostering collaboration across teams and meeting budgets and schedules for a large program of projects. This position directly manages projects valued at $2M to $10M and acts as the Campus liaisons and project management partner on projects over $10M which would be directly managed by the UMass Building Authority (UMBA) or the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM).

The Director PM, will work in close collaboration with the senior management of Facilities, the Director of Campus Planning, other university departments, and various external agencies.

Examples Of Duties

• Oversee the management and completion of university-managed projects within authorized budgets, funding sources, schedules and performance specifications; typically valued at $2M to $10M;
• Act as a key owners representative for projects funded and managed by the Commonwealths Division of Capital Asset Management (DCAMM) and the University of Massachusetts Building Authority (UMBA); typically valued at $10M to hundreds of millions;
• Strategic Planning: Define project vision, scope, objectives, and milestones, aligning them with university strategy;
• Methodology Development: Establish and refine project management methodologies, best practices, and standards;
• Resource Management: Oversee resource allocation, budgeting, and financial management for projects;
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and coach project managers and teams, fostering a collaborative environment;
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with Campus stakeholders, communicating project progress and managing expectations;
• Resource Management: Dictate and manage resource allocations, budgeting, and financial management for projects, report out status and results regularly;
• Manage an internal staff of project managers and outsourced Owner Project Managers (OPMs) as required to ensure successful completion of all projects, tasks and duties within the Facilities Project Management realm;
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, taking actions to avoid or mitigate all risks;
• Performance Management: Monitor all projects performance, track progress against key performance indicators (KPIs), and report on overall program and individual projects status;
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to enhance project delivery;
• Ensure that projects design and construction meet the Universitys goals, standards, objectives and timetables;
• Participate in the team assembly process for professional service consultants and contractors for design, construction and engineering;
• Administer design and construction contracts in compliance with state and university guidelines;
• Support the University in the development and implementation of its Campus Master Plan and one and five year capital planning;
• Prepare weekly project status reports;
• Represent Facilities on university committees and meetings; as well as relevant external groups and individuals;
• Support the development and implementation of Facilities Information System (FIS), document control and archiving;
• Develop, recommend and implement departmental operating policies, systems and procedures;
• Maintain effective working relationships with associates; department heads, administrators and general public;
• Stay abreast of current trends and developments in the field;
• Attend seminars and job conferences; and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

A Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, Building Technology, Civil Engineering, or equivalent degree. A related or complementary masters degree is preferred. A MCPPO, PMP designation or similar is preferred. A minimum of ten years of progressive experience in managing large construction projects in complex organizations. Strong knowledge of light and heavy construction technologies, construction management means and methods, the design process and construction project bidding are required. Experience in a higher education setting with a large array of facilities preferred. Experience in public sector construction is preferred.

• Proven ability to lead and manage complex construction projects with a value of $2M to $10M;
• Strong team building and collaboration skills, especially the ability to build positive and effective relationships across campus constituencies and with various external entities such as DCAMM, UMBA, OPM firms, design firms and construction management firms;
• Strong organizational skills, financial skills and project tracking skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation and problem solving skills;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Working knowledge of the design and construction processes in the public sector, including M.G.L. Chapter 149, 149A and M.G.L. chapter 7 preferred.

Application Instructions

Please apply online with your resume, cover letter and list of three references.

This is a non-union exempt position.

UMass Boston expects to pay within an approximate range between $131,500 and $210,400 for this position.

The specific pay for this position will be determined by the University based on the consideration of all relevant factors when and if it decides to extend an offer of employment.

All official salary offers must be approved by Human Resources. UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact HR@umb.edu or 617-287-5150.

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