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# Assistant Project Manager, Construction Administration at Massachusetts School Building Authority

- **Company:** Massachusetts School Building Authority
- **Location:** Boston, MA
- **Compensation:** $65k–$71k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-06-22
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/massschoolbuildings/b1894ebd-8bdb-4145-a0dd-195c04e03a69

## Job description

Job Title:Assistant Project Manager, Construction Administration Department:Capital Planning Reports To:Project Manager III FLSA:Non-exempt Level:8 The Construction Administration Team manages school building projects from design development through bidding, contract award, construction, commissioning and project close-out. The Assistant Project Manager works with a motivated team reporting to a Project Manager III to accomplish the vital function of monitoring the scope, schedule and budget of Massachusetts public school projects while assisting in the day-to-day management of these projects.  As part of a small team in a quasi-independent state agency, the Assistant Project Manager contributes to the team’s success by assisting project managers in support of their projects through each phase of the capital pipeline process, and the MSBA’s mission of partnering with school districts to build the best schools possible for Massachusetts students.

Essential Functions

- With guidance from team members and Project Manager 3, review and monitor project schedules, budgets and scope while tracking project-specific events, costs and construction developments.

- Participate and report on site visit activity of school building projects during construction, both at the project site as well as remote visits with the project team.

- Participate in the monitoring of project schedules, budgets and scope.  Report progress and observations to department staff at weekly meetings.

- Assist in reviewing and preparing change order documentation as member of a team reporting to a Project Manager 3; perform preliminary review of other required submittals for funded capital projects for quality of work and guideline conformance.

- Assume responsibility for specific initiatives assigned by the Project Manager 3 that implement best practices for school building, from the quality and cost-effectiveness of construction to long-term durability and sustainability with the latest developments in clean energy strategies for building construction.

- Participate in project meetings addressing project status, funding agreements, budget amendments, change orders and prepare meeting minutes and action items.

- With the guidance from team members and Project Manager 3, assist and analyze reimbursement applications, budget revisions, design submission review comments, monthly reports and closeout documents.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills

- Bachelor's degree in one of the following: project management, construction, architecture, engineering, or a related field.

- One-to-three years of experience associated with construction, project management, building design or other applicable disciplines.

- Qualified graduates entering the workforce directly from college will also be considered.

- Knowledge of, or demonstrated interest through education, construction project administration, compliance and schedule monitoring, and claims processing.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams and Outlook.

- Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, involving complex and varying problems.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills.

- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

- Ability and willingness to travel occasionally to project sites in Massachusetts.

- Ability to work hybrid work schedule - minimum of two (2) in-office days per week.

## About Massachusetts School Building Authority

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: The MSBA is a quasi‑independent government authority that partners with Massachusetts communities to fund and oversee the design, construction, and renovation of sustainable, educationally appropriate public school facilities.
- **Entity Type**: Quasi‑public government agency (non‑profit, not publicly traded or venture‑backed)
- **Headquarters**: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- **Founded**: 2004 (created by the Massachusetts Legislature to replace the former school building assistance program)
- **Founders**: Established by an act of the Massachusetts General Court; not attributable to individual founders

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Government – Public School Capital Funding and Construction Management
- **Target customers**: B2G – Cities, towns, and regional school districts across Massachusetts
- **Mission statement**: “To partner with Massachusetts communities to support the design and construction of educationally appropriate, flexible, sustainable, and cost‑effective public school facilities.”

## Products & Services
- **Core Program**: Supports large‑scale new construction, additions, and major renovations. The MSBA invites school districts into a competitive, multi‑phase due diligence process and reimburses eligible costs based on a formula that accounts for community income, property wealth, and low‑income student proportion.
- **Accelerated Repair Program (ARP)**: For limited‑scope projects such as roof, window, and door replacements, plus heat‑pump conversion of heating systems. Over 550 projects are active or completed across 166 districts.
- **Green Repair Program (historical)**: One‑time $300 million program launched in 2010 that funded 189 green‑oriented repair projects (now evolved into the ARP).
- **School Survey / Building Condition Assessment**: The MSBA periodically surveys all public school facilities (1,818 schools in 2025) to assess building condition, using the data to prioritize funding and evaluate program needs.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (government authority with no equity value)
- **Key Revenue/Funding**:
  - Dedicated revenue source: 1% of the state’s 6.25% sales tax (approx. $1.4 billion in FY2025)
  - Total reimbursements since inception: over $18.9 billion
  - FY2025 grant payments to municipalities: ~$755 million
  - Total expenses for FY2025: ~$971 million (including $384 million in debt service)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**:
  - Board of Directors chaired by the State Treasurer (currently Deborah B. Goldberg, with CEO Jim A. MacDonald)
  - Seven‑member board including the Secretary of Administration & Finance, the Commissioner of Education, and four appointees (architect, former school committee member, university capital projects executive, former town administrator)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - In 2025, the MSBA invited 93 of 99 Statements of Interest into the ARP and 15 of 27 into the Core Program – the highest invitation rates in years
  - The Core Program project cap was increased to $1.2 billion in FY2024, with annual escalations up to 6.5%
  - $100 million in COVID‑inflation supplemental awards distributed to 30 districts by January 2025
  - Launched heat‑pump conversion projects within the ARP to support Massachusetts’ net‑zero carbon goal by 2050
  - 10 schools completed in 2025, bringing total completed Core Program schools to 245

## Competitive Advantages
- **Dedicated revenue stream**: The MSBA is funded by a fixed portion of the state sales tax, providing predictable, stable funding that is not subject to annual legislative appropriations.
- **Specialized expertise**: The agency has 20 years of experience managing large‑scale public school capital projects, from initial assessment through construction completion and final audit.
- **Efficient reimbursement model**: Districts receive payments as costs are incurred (typically within 15 days via an online portal), rather than waiting years for reimbursement – a significant improvement over the previous system.
- **Scale and track record**: Over 1,200 projects invited into the pipeline, $18.9 billion disbursed, and 1,748 projects with completed final audits.

## Strategic Focus
- **Net‑zero carbon alignment**: Partnering with the Commonwealth’s goal to achieve net‑zero emissions by 2050 by funding heat‑pump conversions and high‑efficiency building systems.
- **Equitable funding**: Using a needs‑based formula (base rate + incentive points for regionalization, renovation, energy efficiency) to allocate resources fairly across communities.
- **Facility condition improvement**: Continuing the 2025 School Survey (1,818 schools) and using data to direct funds to the most critical needs – while 89% of schools rate at condition 1 or 2, the agency targets the 10.7% that need moderate or major attention.
- **Program expansion**: Increasing the Core Program cap and invitation numbers to meet the high demand from districts for new and renovated schools.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission‑driven culture**: Employees contribute directly to improving public education infrastructure across Massachusetts, working with communities to create safe, sustainable learning environments.
- **Work location & flexibility**: Based in Boston; roles are hybrid (e.g., the External Affairs Coordinator and Deputy Director of Capital Planning positions listed as “Hybrid – Full‑Time Hybrid Boston, Massachusetts”).
- **Public‑sector stability**: A quasi‑public entity with a dedicated revenue stream, offering predictable funding and long‑term career security.
- **Meaningful impact**: Staff see tangible results – schools completed, grants distributed, and communities supported – with projects bidding over $1 billion annually through 2027.
- **Professional growth**: Opportunities in capital planning, project management, external affairs, and finance within a recognized state agency.

## Sources
1. [massschoolbuildings.org](https://massschoolbuildings.org/about)
2. [MSBA 2025 Annual Report (PDF)](https://massschoolbuildings.org/sites/default/files/edit-contentfiles/News_Events/Publications/MSBA_Annual_Report_CY25.pdf)
3. [mass.gov – Audit Overview](https://www.mass.gov/info-details/audit-of-the-massachusetts-school-building-authority-overview-of-audited-entity-0)
4. [jobs.lever.co/massschoolbuildings](https://jobs.lever.co/massschoolbuildings)
5. [massschoolbuildings.org – Senior Staff](https://www.massschoolbuildings.org/about/senior_staff)

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