Owner's Project Manager - Fire Station Construction
Owner's Project Manager - Fire Station Construction
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Job Description
The Town of Brookline is is seeking a highly skilled Owners Project Manager (OPM) to oversee and drive capital construction projects including a new fire station and major renovations to existing fire station facilities. This term-limited position offers an exciting opportunity to manage the construction of a new fire station and the major renovation and mechanical overhaul of existing fire stations as part of Brooklines bold commitment to Fossil Free Fuel (FFF) in public buildings. Reporting to the Building Commissioner the OPM will be responsible for full-cycle capital project management ensuring work is completed on time within budget and aligned with Brooklines sustainability goals.
Key Project: Fire Station Construction & FFF Renovations
- New construction of a state-of-the-art fire station built to modern public safety standards.
- Comprehensive renovations to Fire Stations 1 and 4 as part of Brooklines Fossil Free Fuel conversion initiative.
Work includes:
- Removal of fossil fuelbased mechanical heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
- Installation of new fossil-free HVAC systems.
- Significant electrical infrastructure upgrades to support new FFF technology.
- Complete MEP (Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing) modernization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the Towns lead representative on Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects especially those under the FFF initiative.
- Oversee design construction and compliance for fire station projects ensuring coordination among engineers contractors and utility providers.
- Monitor and manage project scope schedules and budgets; recommend approvals for payments change orders and design modifications.
- Conduct site visits and chair construction meetings; maintain rigorous documentation including daily logs contractor activity safety compliance and progress updates.
- Collaborate with sustainability and facilities staff to ensure compliance with the Towns Fossil Free Fuel goals.
- Present progress reports and recommendations to the Building Commission Select Board and Town Meeting; attend public hearings as needed.
- Ensure successful project close-out including inspections punch lists and warranty administration.
Qualifications:
Preferred Background:
Registered Architect or Professional Engineer with 5 years of construction and supervision experience OR Bachelors degree in Architecture Engineering or Construction Management with 7 years in public construction oversight.
Special Requirements:
- Valid drivers license
- Massachusetts Certified Owners Project Manager (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
- Must be independent of all contractors and designers involved in Town projects
The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of building codes public procurement laws and sustainable construction practices along with hands-on experience managing complex capital projects. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project is essential as are strong communication organizational and leadership skills. The candidate should be capable of coordinating interdisciplinary teams resolving on-site challenges and maintaining effective relationships with contractors designers and municipal stakeholders. Experience with municipal projectsparticularly fire stationsand a background in MEP system upgrades or electrification initiatives is highly desirable. Familiarity with fossil fuel system replacements and infrastructure planning to support Fossil Free Fuel (FFF) conversions is a strong asset.
Why Brookline
The Town of Brookline is leading the way in sustainable municipal development making bold investments in its infrastructure to support a Fossil Free Fuel (FFF) future. As Owners Project Manager youll be at the forefront of this effortmodernizing critical public safety facilities and helping shape the Towns long-term capital improvement strategy.
This is a term-limited role tied to high-impact construction projects but it comes with full Town benefits for the duration of the assignment including excellent health insurance pension-eligible retirement contributions generous paid leave and more. The position offers a competitive salary range of $109551 $123952 depending on experience and qualifications.
Apply Today:
If you are ready to join a collaborative forward-thinking team committed to excellence in public service and sustainability please submit your confidential resume and cover letter today. Applications received on or before June 18 2025 will receive priority consideration.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Contract
