Project Manager
Position Description:
Under the direction of the Facilities Director and/or his/her designee, the
Project Manager will be responsible for defining project objectives, managing
schedules and budgets and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within
scope, and according to quality standards.
Duty and Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Facilities Director and/or his/her designee,
the Project Manager will be responsible for defining project objectives,
managing schedules and budgets and ensuring projects are delivered on
time, within scope, and according to quality standards
Develop project scopes, objectives, schedules, milestones, budgets, and
implementation plans in collaboration with the Director of Facilities,
College leadership, campus stakeholders, architects, engineers, and
consultants.
Develop project scopes, objectives, schedules, milestones, budgets, and
implementation plans in collaboration with the Director of Facilities,
College leadership, campus stakeholders, architects, engineers, and
consultants.
Monitor construction and renovation activities to ensure work is
progressing in accordance with approved plans, specifications, schedules,
budgets, contracts, and College requirements.
Track project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and deadlines; identify
potential delays or conflicts and work with project stakeholders to
develop appropriate solutions.
Monitor project budgets, commitments, expenditures, invoices, change
orders, contingencies, and forecasts in coordination with the Director of
Facilities and appropriate College departments.
Review project proposals, drawings, specifications, schedules, cost
estimates, change requests, and other construction documentation and
provide recommendations as appropriate.
Coordinate construction activities with ongoing College operations to
minimize disruptions to academic programs, student services, campus
events, and administrative functions.
Facilitate project meetings with architects, engineers, contractors,
consultants, College departments, and other stakeholders; document
decisions, action items, responsibilities, and required follow-up.
Provide regular project status reports to the Director of Facilities,
College leadership, and other stakeholders regarding schedules, budgets,
construction progress, risks, issues, and upcoming milestones.
Maintain comprehensive and accurate project documentation, including
contracts, drawings, specifications, meeting minutes, schedules, budgets,
change orders, approvals, correspondence, permits, reports, warranties,
and closeout documentation.
Coordinate with applicable College departments and project professionals
to support compliance with building codes, permitting requirements,
accessibility standards, fire and life-safety requirements, OSHA
regulations, and other applicable local, state, and federal requirements.
Conduct regular project site visits and inspections to monitor progress,
identify concerns, coordinate corrective actions, and verify that work
areas are maintained in a safe and organized manner.
Coordinate project closeout activities, including punch lists,
inspections, commissioning, training, warranties, operations and
maintenance documentation, record drawings, and turnover of completed
facilities to College operations.
Coordinate furniture, fixtures, equipment, technology, security, signage,
and other operational requirements associated with new and renovated
spaces in collaboration with appropriate College departments.
Assist with planning future capital projects by evaluating facility needs,
developing preliminary scopes and cost estimates, and supporting the
College's short- and long-term capital planning process.
Coordinate with external vendors, government agencies, utilities,
community organizations, and other partners as necessary to support
successful project implementation.
Review completed projects with stakeholders to evaluate outcomes, document
lessons learned, and recommend improvements for future capital
initiatives.
Participate in the College's on-call rotation and respond to after-hours
and emergency campus calls by providing direction, making operational
decisions, and responding in person when necessary.
Provide Facilities support for major academic, athletic, and College-wide
events, including commencement, homecoming, admissions events, and other
special programs, as needed.
Perform special projects and other related duties as assigned in support
of Facilities operations and institutional priorities.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Project Management or related field.
5+ years of experience in project management
PMP certification is preferred
Experience:
Higher Education, or multi-building property management preferred.
10 years of experience in Project Management is preferred
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
A valid driver's license is required.
Application Materials Should Include:
Resume
Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing
experience relevant to the qualifications and including experience with,
and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian mission and our values.
This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background
check.
Statement on Our Mission Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian
institution of higher education committed to building an accepting and
respectful community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and
empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian
tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue.
Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute
to Merrimack's Catholic and Augustinian mission. All candidates should
describe in their application how they will foster a culture that supports our
mission.
About Merrimack College
The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England,
Merrimack College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with
more than 4,100 undergraduate, 2,500 graduate students and 50 doctoral
students from 48 states and 63 countries. The College features more than 160
career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught
by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student
success. The College has six schools: arts and sciences, engineering and
computational sciences, nursing and health sciences, education and social
policy, the Girard school of business and the graduate school of counseling
and social work. The College's suburban 220-acre campus is just north of
Boston in North Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Master's Colleges and
Universities/Larger Programs (M1) institution in the Carnegie Classification
of Institutions of Higher Education. Merrimack is one of the fastest growing
educational institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up in the
U.S. News & World Report's ranking of Best Colleges, ranking 38th in the
Regional Universities North category in 2026. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I
athletic institution.
Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
