Construction Manager

The Planning, Design and Construction Office has an opening for a dedicated, resourceful, and enthusiastic Construction Manager to join our Project Management Team that is responsible for planning, design, construction, and turnover of projects at Harvard Medical School.

The Construction Manager (CM) position is a vital position in the execution of HMS’s $300 million rolling 5-year capital plan and annual Campus Renewal program of $4 million through the delivery of projects.

Reporting to the Senior Construction Manager and the support of the Director, the CM will oversee and control key aspects of the project during preconstruction, construction, closeout, and turnover.

The CM will collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the project meets the desired goals, standards, and requirements. The CM will partner with Project Managers (PM) throughout the life cycle of the project.

This position is heavily weighted towards on-site construction administration and observations during construction phase activities.

Work hours parallel those of construction trade partners and at times require off-hours and weekend work. This position is not eligible for hybrid or remote work.

Preconstruction / Project Start - Escort consultants to area of proposed construction and review existing conditions and services.

Performs pre-bid walk-thru. Manage all surveys to record the condition of existing conditions and equipment. Note emergency panels and emergency power circuits or assist vendors with same.

Notify surrounding occupants of disruption (foot traffic, outages, noise, vibration, dust, etc.) and steps to be taken to minimize.

Manage existing condition survey of items to remain to avoid later disagreements. Record asset numbers of all equipment in the space to be renovated.

Use asset deletion forms to notify Facilities of removal.

Manage space surveys with EH&S Staff to confirm all hazards have been removed. Confirm radiation stickers have been removed.

Manage fume hood decontamination efforts. Schedule movers if space is occupied. Coordinate storage of any furniture or equipment.

Schedule shutdowns. Fire Alarm, CHW, RO, HHW, HW, CW, FS, AHU’s, electric panels / gear, etc. Determines affected areas and manages communications with appropriate stakeholders.

Verify services are back on at completion of work. Confirm contractor lock out any electric circuits to be kept in service’ during renovation.

Coordinate hazardous material testing survey. Manages on-site abatement contractor performance and insures compliance of all University and government regulations are met.

Coordinate Pre-Demo Balancing report / condition of existing systems. Coordinate with lock shop for installation of cores and keys.

Construction - Monitor all aspects of construction activities, including safety, work practices, conformance to plans and abatement.

Monitor contractor project controls including noise, dust, vibration monitors, etc. Assist contractor with scheduling and following loading dock use.

Meet with contractors on a regular basis to monitor schedule, safety procedures, means and methods of construction, changes in the work, safety signage, etc.

Approve / assist contractor with material storage locations. Verify materials delivered meet specifications. Approve methods of trash removal, dumpster location routes of travel, hours, etc.

Schedule Harvard police details (for crane work, overhead work, pedestrian safety, vehicles, etc.). Arrange vendor access with Security.

Determines affected work area utilities and services are operational with facilities upon completion of work. Contributes or performs the communication plan, occupant notifications, and coordination of construction activities.

Arrange times to enter user space if required to complete work. Notify occupants of noisy work’ times. Manages on-site scheduling and performance of low voltage vendors, security, controls, AV, etc.