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Massachusetts School Building Authority

<div><div><b>Job Title:</b> Senior Associate General Counsel</div><div><b>
Department</b>: Legal</div><div><b>
Reports To:</b> General Counsel</div><div><b>
FLSA Status:</b> Exempt</div><div><b>
Grade:</b> 13</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Job Summary:</b></div><div>
Assist with providing in-house legal advice and support to the General Counsel, the Executive Director and all MSBA departments on a range of legal issues, including statutory and regulatory compliance, procurements, contracts, design, construction, and administrative/public law. Work closely with the General Counsel in the management of legal matters related to the MSBA and its operation, and in other areas of responsibility under the General Counsel. Manage certain areas of the MSBA legal department&rsquo;s key functions.</div>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential Functions &amp; Responsibilities
</b></h3><ul><li>Provide advice and counsel to MSBA administration and staff regarding contracts, employment law, municipal law, administrative law, education law, public construction law, employment law, public records law, public procurement law, ethics law, open meeting law; provide formal and informal legal opinions to MSBA administration and staff</li><li>
Lead several of the legal department&rsquo;s key functions including work related to public meetings, MSBA regulations, procurements and contracts</li><li>
Interpret laws, regulations, and opinions; analyze and provide guidance on how they affect the MSBA</li><li>
Ensure the implementation of the MSBA&rsquo;s policies and procedures</li><li>
Draft, negotiate and administer the Authority&rsquo;s contracts with vendors and consultants</li><li>
Manage maintenance of MSBA standard contracts, including funding agreements for districts and contracts for vendors and contractors; review and periodically update the MSBA standard contracts; manage legal department staff assigned to contract review</li><li>
Review municipal procurement documents and process to ensure compliance with MSBA policy and procedures</li><li>
Draft/prepare funding agreements, certifications, and other documents necessary for the successful administration of the MSBA&rsquo;s grant program</li><li>
Respond to public law matters, including, but not limited to, the open meeting law and ethics laws</li><li>
Draft and review reports, correspondence, memoranda, legal agreements and other documents</li><li>
Represent the MSBA in meetings with school, district and municipal personnel, owner&rsquo;s project manager and design professionals</li><li>
Assist school, district and municipal personnel in understanding the Authority&rsquo;s regulations, guidelines and requirements</li><li>
Attend meetings of the Board of Directors, Designer Selection Panel and Owner&rsquo;s Project Management Approval Panel as requested</li><li>
Review Statement of Interests and other documents submitted by school, district and municipal personnel, as requested</li><li>
Conduct research into a variety of legal issues</li><li>
Assist the General Counsel and legal staff with all other MSBA Legal matters</li><li>
Perform other duties as assigned</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Supervisory Responsibilities
</b></h3><ul><li>Supervise approximately three employees</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Required Education, Knowledge &amp; Skills
</b></h3><ul><li>J.D. from an accredited law school</li><li>
Member in good standing of the Massachusetts Bar</li><li>
At least six years of related experience as an attorney</li><li>
Prior managerial experience preferred</li><li>
Prior experience with Massachusetts regulatory law municipal law, and/or public authorities is preferred, especially regarding contracts and procurements</li><li>
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook</li><li>
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including writing, proofreading and editing skills</li><li>
Strong legal research skills</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and present complex information in a clear, concise, and understandable manner.</li><li>
Mature interpersonal style; ability to interact with a diverse range of people</li><li>
Demonstrated professionalism</li><li>
Must also have the ability to manage multiple projects effectively and efficiently, and the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with senior management</li><li>
Excellent organizational, follow-up, and attention to detail skills</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to think independently, be proactive, and take initiative. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team</li><li>
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality</li><li>
Knowledge of Massachusetts laws, including M.G. L. Chapters 7 C, 30 30B, 149, and 149A preferred</li></ul><div><i>
This job description is intended to be general and will evolve over time. The description is subject to periodic updating. At management&rsquo;s discretion, the employee may be assigned different or additional duties from time to time.</i></div></div>

Senior Associate General Counsel

<div><div><b>Job Title:</b> Project Manager 1, Feasibility and Schematic Design
</div><div><b>Department:</b> Capital Planning
</div><div><b>Reports To: </b>Project Manager 3</div><div><b>
FLSA: </b>Exempt
</div><div><b>Grade:</b> 10</div><div></div><div><b><br>
JOB SUMMARY</b></div><div>
The MSBA&rsquo;s Feasibility and Schematic Design Project Managers (&ldquo;Project Managers&rdquo;) conduct independent technical review of design and construction documents and support the feasibility and schematic design activities of projects invited into the MSBA&rsquo;s grant program.<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div>The Feasibility and Schematic Design Project Manager 1 (&ldquo;FSD PM1&rdquo;) primarily supports the
</div><div>efforts associated with working directly with public school districts and professional consultants to ensure conformance with MSBA&rsquo;s policies, agreements, and practices and grant recommendations for Core Program projects seeking approval by the MSBA&rsquo;s Board of
</div><div>Directors.</div><br>
<div></div>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Essential Functions and Responsibilities</b></h3><ul><li>
Provide support associated with the technical review of feasibility studies, schematic designs, cost estimates and other technical documents for Core Program projects as they proceed through the feasibility study and schematic design phases.</li><li>
Provide support associated with the technical review of plans, specifications, cost estimates, and reports for Core Program projects prepared by consultants to verify designer compliance with program criteria, code requirements, and procurement regulations and statutes.</li><li>
Ensure consultant contract compliance during preliminary and schematic design phases for Core Program projects in accordance with MSBA policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.</li><li>
Periodically travel to school buildings and/or school building construction project sites throughout Massachusetts while representing the MSBA to observe existing conditions, as-built conditions, and/or construction progress.
</li><li>Review monthly reports for Core Program projects and prepare regular updates for Senior Project Manager(s), Design Director, and/or Director of Project Management and monitor/describe changes associated with scope, budget, and schedule.
</li><li>Prepare and present status of assigned tasks and projects including associated conformance with MSBA agreements, scope, schedule, and estimated costs.</li><li>
Populate project-specific data into MSBA&rsquo;s project management database as part of the regular monitoring of projects.</li><li>
Provide support associated with the review of school district requests for payment (&ldquo;reimbursement requests&rdquo;) for Core Program projects and assist in the analysis and compilation of project documentation to support potential grant recommendations.</li><li>
Provide support associated with analyzing and recommending eligibility of project costs associated with Core Program projects.</li><li>
Provide support associated with specific initiatives assigned by Senior Project Manager(s), Design Director, and/or Director of Project Management intended to enhance MSBA processes and initiatives in support of the overall needs of the Capital Planning department.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Other Duties and Responsibilities</b></h3><ul><li>
Potential participation in the preparation and coordination of documents and/or presentation materials required for MSBA subcommittees and Board of Directors meetings.</li><li>
Potential to assist in the creation and delivery MSBA training and public outreach presentations and/or publications.</li><li>
Potential to perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Required Education, Experience, and Skills</b></h3><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in at least one of the following: architecture, engineering, project management, construction, or related field related to building planning and design.</li><li>
Two-to-five years of experience associated with architecture, design, construction, project management, or other applicable disciplines.</li><li>
Thorough understanding of the design process from conceptual phases through construction documents.</li><li>
Proficiency in Office 365 software applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint.</li><li>
Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks involving complex and varying problems.</li><li>
Strong verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>
Ability to gather, analyze, and present complex technical information in a clear, concise, and comprehensible manner.</li><li>
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.</li><li>
Ability and willingness to occasionally visit project sites.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Preferred Qualifications</b></h3><ul><li>
Demonstrated experience associated with public construction and/or educational facilities, knowledge of Massachusetts public bidding laws, and/or previous experience working with federal, state, county, or local government.</li></ul><div><i>
This job description is intended to be general and will evolve over time. The description is subject to periodic updating. At management&rsquo;s discretion, the employee may be assigned different or additional duties from time to time.</i></div></div>

Project Manager 1, Feasibility and Schematic Design

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Senior Associate General Counsel

Project Manager 1, Feasibility and Schematic Design