Construction Manager II

Broad Institute
United States, Massachusetts, Cambridge
May 02, 2025
Description & Requirements Overview The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard is seeking a highly motivated Construction Manager II to support the planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects across our cutting-edge life sciences research facilities. This role is ideal for candidates with a solid foundation in construction management who are eager to grow within a complex, fast-paced, and mission-driven life sciences research environment. Key Responsibilities Project Execution & Oversight: Manage day-to-day activities across multiple construction projects, from scope development through closeout. Ensure progress aligns with schedule, budget, and quality expectations. Maintain up-to-date project documentation including RFIs, submittals, drawings, and closeout materials. Site Management: Provide regular on-site presence to monitor construction activity, ensuring compliance with design documents, safety protocols, quality standards, and institutional requirements. Stakeholder Coordination: Act as a key liaison between internal stakeholders, scientific users, design consultants, and contractors. Facilitate communication to ensure alignment, manage expectations, and minimize disruption to ongoing operations. Financial Management: Manage project budgeting and financial tracking. Review contractor proposals, assist with procurement, process change orders, and monitor costs to ensure adherence to approved budgets Design & Constructability: Coordinate design reviews, assist in identifying constructability challenges, and ensure alignment across trades to improve efficiency and reduce risk. Issue Resolution: Proactively identify and resolve field issues to maintain project momentum and avoid delays. Regulatory & Institutional Compliance: Ensure construction activities meet applicable codes, Broad standards and EH&S protocols. Documentation & Reporting: Maintain thorough records of project activities including daily logs, meeting minutes, schedules, punch lists, and progress reports. Provide regular updates to internal leadership. Commissioning & Turnover: Oversees the commissioning and handover of critical systems. Ensure seamless project closeout and readiness for use. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related technical field preferred 5-7 years of relevant construction/project management experience, preferably in lab, academic, or R&D environments Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and build trust across diverse teams including scientists, facilities staff, consultants, and contractors Knowledge of lab construction principles, including MEP-intensive systems and technical infrastructure Familiarity with vivarium design and animal research facility standards (e.g., AAALAC, NIH guidelines) Understanding of Biosafety Level (BSL) space design considerations Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to collaborate effectively in operational research environments Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing shifting priorities across concurrent initiatives Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Procore, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, AutoCAD) Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, etc.) for project documentation and collaboration Working knowledge of EH&S and biosafety protocols; OSHA 30 certification preferred Proven problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to issue resolution The Broad will not offer visa sponsorship for this position.