Project Manager

Job Title:          Project Manager II, Construction Administration   

Department:    Capital Planning  

Reports To:     Senior Project Manager/Project Manager III

FLSA:              Exempt 

Grade:             11  

  The Project Manager II works with a motivated team reporting to a Senior Project Manager to manage multiple core program projects independently with minimum supervision. The Project Manager II independently reviews design submittals and project funding amendments for conformance with MSBA scope and guidelines.  The Project Manager II also reviews, verifies for accuracy and recommends for eligibility district submittals including reimbursement requests, change orders and budget revision requests.

Essential Functions

• Manage project schedules, budgets, cost estimates and scope to ensure compliance with MSBA guidelines and funding agreements while tracking project-specific events, costs and construction developments. 

• Conduct site visits of MSBA projects during construction as an integral aspect of managing project schedules, budgets and scope. 

• Review design development documents, budget and schedule for funded projects and issue design review comments.   

• Review budget, budget revision requests and cash flow.  

• Review change order documentation on assigned projects and as a peer reviewer and recommend eligibility. 

• Ensure contract compliance during construction with MSBA procedures and policies, regulatory requirements and engineering standards. 

• Based on the Owner’s Project Manager (OPM) reports, identify variances, deficiencies in contract execution and outcomes, and address with the OPM.  Identify actions and resolve as needed in response to the OPM report. 

• Lead project meetings in regard to project status, funding agreements, amendments, project deliverables and change orders. 

• Review and approve reimbursement applications through final audit and prepare recommendations for approval of final grant payment. 

• Review Commissioning Consultant reports to identify issues and prepare necessary status summaries.  

• Lead on specific initiatives assigned by the Senior Project Manager that improve MSBA processes and implement best practices for school building, from the quality and cost-effectiveness of construction to long-term durability and sustainability. 

• Maintain concentration in such areas as budget revision requests, closeout, review comments, cost data publication, monthly reports and commissioning.