Head of Project Management

Position Type: Staff Full Time
Facilities Admin
Applications close: 12 Feb 2026 Eastern Standard Time
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.
Oversee the management and completion of university-managed projects within authorized budgets, funding sources, schedules and performance specifications; 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); Define project vision, scope, objectives, and milestones, aligning them with university strategy;
Establish and refine project management methodologies, best practices, and standards;
Oversee resource allocation, budgeting, and financial management for projects;
Lead, mentor, and coach project managers and teams, fostering a collaborative environment;
Build and maintain strong relationships with Campus stakeholders, communicating project progress and managing expectations;
Dictate and manage resource allocations, budgeting, and financial management for projects, reporting 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;
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues taking actions to avoid or mitigate all risks;
Monitor all projects performance, track progress against key performance indicators (KPIs), and report on overall program and individual projects status;
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;
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;
department heads, administrators and general public;
Stay abreast of current trends and developments in the field;
A Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, Building Technology, Civil Engineering, or equivalent degree.
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.
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, financial, and project tracking skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Application Instructions
Please apply online with your resume, cover letter and list of three references. This is a non-union exempt position.
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. Applications close: 12 Feb 2026 Eastern Standard Time
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