Senior Project Manager - Design

Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA)

. Supervise and provide technical oversight for design and architectural components of MSBA Core Program projects .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $110,300 - $124,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise and provide technical oversight for design and architectural components of MSBA Core Program projects
Support the Design Director in assessing and communicating impacts of building and energy code updates
Manage the Designer Selection Panel and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and statutory requirements
Participate in review panels, task forces, and technical studies
Procure and manage technical services, educational program, and other consultants; develop budgets and approve invoices
Manage internal technical review cycles for design development and construction documents
Develop and manage the Green Schools Program and sustainability policies
Prepare memoranda and documentation of review findings and recommendations
Convene meetings with MSBA staff, consultants, Owner’s Project Managers, and school district representatives
Conduct site visits, building assessments, and educational program space reviews of K-12 facilities
Provide supervisory review and quality assurance of technical comments and recommendations
Evaluate design documentation and serve as a technical resource to communities
Collaborate with project managers, cost estimators, and construction specialists through design, construction, and commissioning
Develop construction and modernization programs, technical design guidelines, standards, and regulations
Coordinate training programs, external outreach, publications, and staff onboarding
Monitor grants, project recommendations, Board materials, project documentation, payments, schedules, budgets, and consultant contract compliance
Supervise, coach, and evaluate Design Project Manager 3 and other Design Team staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, project management, construction, or a field related to building planning and design
Ten (10) years of experience in building design, construction, project management, or other applicable disciplines
Two (2) years in a supervisory project management capacity
Thorough knowledge of the design process from conceptual phases through construction documents
Demonstrated organization and time management, balancing multiple priorities, managing deadlines, and maintaining structured workflows in fast-paced environments
Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team; flexibility, accountability, and adaptability
Written and verbal communication skills, conveying complex information clearly and professionally
Ability to conduct technical reviews with attention to detail, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with program requirements and standards
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook
Preferred: experience with Massachusetts public construction and/or educational facilities; knowledge of Massachusetts public procurement and bidding laws; government experience
Preferred: Massachusetts Registered Architect
Tableau knowledge is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time hybrid work arrangement
Exempt position
Grade 13