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Senior Project Manager Position Type: Staff Full-time Hours per week: 40 Work Schedule: Monday through Friday Department Summary & Job Purpose: The Facilities Management department supports the administration, faculty, staff, and students in the quality planning and development of facilities projects that support our mission. Our talented staff of approximately 140 FTEs (Cleaning, Mechanical Trades, Central Heating Plant, Grounds, Carpentry, Stockroom, EH&S, Fleet Services, and Mail Services & Duplication) are responsible for more than 2,000,000 SF of property in over 60+ major buildings and for maintaining more than 300 acres. The college is committed to reaching carbon neutrality by 2037. A core element to reaching our goal is moving away from a fossil-fuel, steam district heating system to a geothermal heat pump system by 2030. The project manager will be crucial in overseeing this geothermal project, including project adjacencies and ensuring adherence to budget and schedule. The position requires strong interpersonal and technical skills, experience managing the planning, permitting, design, and construction processes on large capital projects, managing complexity, and possessing good judgment to make timely recommendations/decisions that keep the project and organization moving forward. Qualifications: - Bachelor\'s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent field, or combination of education and experience. - Five years of demonstrated, progressively responsible experience in the management of large capital construction projects, preferably in large-scale utility projects - General knowledge of building, accessibility, life, and safety codes and specifications. - Ability to assess existing conditions, evaluate and develop scope for renovation projects ranging from \$500-\$5,000,000+ - Demonstrated ability to establish & control budgets, implement & manage project schedules, and ensure adherence to program requirements and college standards. - Knowledge & understanding of construction documents and construction administration procedures. - Knowledge of design and construction industry trends, principles, practices, and processes. - Must possess excellent verbal & written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and work collaboratively with various stakeholders, colleagues, senior management, professional consultants, and construction personnel. - Must be self-motivated, flexible, able to function at a high level with minimal supervision, exercise discretion, be independent, and have good judgment. - Capacity to prioritize challenges in a composed and professional manner - Strong analytical, organization, problem recognition, avoidance & resolution skills - Demonstrated computer experience in spreadsheets, word processing, and scheduling software. Preferred Qualifications: - 10+ years of experience - Experience with district utility projects - Experience working in higher education Background Checks: At Mount Holyoke College, we prioritize the safety and well-being of our community members. To ensure this, we require all new hires, affiliates, and others to undergo comprehensive background checks before joining our institution. Our Office of Human Resources manages and conducts these checks, including screenings for CORI, SORI, credit history, and driver credentials. Additionally, the Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management works to coordinate and facilitate these checks in accordance with our policies. Special Instructions for Applicants Apply online; application materials must include: 1. A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications 2. A complete resume or curriculum vitae (CV) 3. Contact information for three professional references For a complete job description and how to apply visit: www.mtholyoke.edu Mount Holyoke College is an Equal Opportunity Employer