Project Manager

PCN 2084

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.