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Project Manager
Harvard University · 🇺🇸 Boston, MA, US
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- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 123 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 73 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
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The US Department of Labor certified 123 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 73 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Under the supervision of the Director of Design and Construction, the PM requires a broad set of skills in the realm of project delivery to manage and control all aspects of the life cycle of the project from planning through project completion. PM will work with identified stakeholders and Administration, Campus Planning and Facilities (CPF) and University groups (Sustainability, Environmental Health & Safety, etc.) to ensure the project meets the desired goals, standards, and requirements. The PM will coordinate, facilitate, and lead the design, bid, construction, commissioning, and closeout of the project, including FF&E package development and procurement. Accountable for all phases of assigned projects and the project outcomes.Ensures sound stewardship of the school’s resources, ensuring they are effectively leveraged in support of improving academic, research, and administrative spaces on campus. • Communicate to department leadership issues impacting scope, schedule, or budget. Lead project team to identify, evaluate, and recommend solutions to mitigate impacts. • Work in a cross-functional capacity with the Planning Department to support the early phases of the project, including the Initiation and Planning phase. During the feasibility phase, PM leads project scope development and sets expectations through gathering input from and building consensus with stakeholders and department representatives. • Responsible for development of the project scope, schedule and budget based on set project goals and expectations, utilizing department estimating tools and trusted trade partners as available and appropriate. • Accountable for proper management and recording of the project budget. Identifies cost and schedule impact of changes to the approved scope of work, i.e., additional scope requests, add services, contractor change requests, user change requests, and/or other unforeseen conditions. • Responsible for taking appropriate action to keep the project on schedule and on budget. • Spearhead the RFP process for architect and construction manager selections, including prepare the RFP, solicit consultant involvement, lead and oversee site visits, manage the bid process, lead the interview process, populate the interview feedback matrix, and prepare the final recommendations report for review and approval. • When required, prepare and submit reports to Capital Planning and the Capital Project Review Committee. • Review and evaluate contractor and construction manager proposals and make awards to qualified contractors. • Evaluate alternative design options and construction solutions (Alternates). • Oversee the preparation of contract documents by A/E firms and associated consultants. • Coordinate phased design reviews and input from various internal and external constituents. • Collaborate with the project team to facilitate all permits and approvals necessary to accomplish the project. This includes local, state, University, and other approvals applicable to the specific project. • Ensure the program, project goals, and objectives defined in the Feasibility and/or Planning Phase are realized in the Design and Construction Phases. • Complete applications, attend meetings, which in some cases occur outside of normal working hours, prepare presentations, and respond to appropriate authorities. • Construction administration oversight including, but not limited to, attendance at all construction meetings, field observation, shop drawing review, and complete financial management, including invoice and change order review and approval. • Responsible for the complete and timely administration of all project closeout procedures. • Ensure completion of the project scope of work, punch list work, and commissioning. Gather a