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About this Project Manager role at Northeastern University

Northeastern University · Onsite · Boston, MA (Main Campus)

About the Opportunity

Job Description

The Project Manager is the key liaison between the University, consultants and contractors. The Project Manager will oversee procurement of services, project administration, determining of scope, administering contracts, resolving of conflicts and in the assurance of the work being completed on time and on budget of contract. In either a leadership and/or management capacity, the Project Manager may be involved in any or all of the following: contract scope definitions, contract negotiations, contract administration, payment process, change order control, cost control, schedule control and quality control. Develop and prioritize programs/projects according to relevant measurement criteria. Direct the forecast and adjustment of resources to ensure projects and programs are delivered as promised. Partner with Director of Work Management to develop metrics that provide meaningful data to validate expected outcomes and develop recommendations to provide corrective action. The Project Manager performs primary responsibilities personally or through administrative and technical assistants, and other project personnel.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from four-year college or university; and a minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years related experience in construction, architecture, and/or project management.

  • Possess the ability to work independently in difficult and complex tasks;

  • Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills the ability to clearly articulate and communicate to diverse groups including faculty, academic administration, management and others;

  • Must possess ability to organize and prioritize workload, be pro-active in identifying project needs/requirements.

  • Strong, documented skills in the areas of organization, problem-solving and personal interactions;

  • Self-motivated with sound decision-making skills

  • This position may have supervisory responsibilities as defined by the project scope, including administrative staff, assistant project managers, and other personnel.

Position Type

Facilities

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.  

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type:

111S

Expected Hiring Range:

$87,785.00 - $123,998.75

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

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How this Project Manager salary compares

This role pays $105,892/yr — in line with the typical range for Project Manager roles.

$80,000 median $126,800 $177,664

Typical range $103,000–$152,150/yr, from 3,285 comparable Project Manager listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Project Manager salary insights →

About Northeastern University

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate an

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