CITY POINT PARTNERS ANNOUNCES NEW PROMOTIONS!

CITY POINT PARTNERS ANNOUNCES NEW PROMOTIONS!

Press Release

CITY POINT PARTNERS ANNOUNCES NEW PROMOTIONS!

BOSTON – MARCH 2023

We are happy to announce the promotion of four individuals to senior positions to help lead the firm through our continued growth and expansion in the marketplace.

Marty Nee, Director of Public Outreach
As the Communications Manager on the MBTA’s Green Line Extension project, Marty proved himself to be an effective leader on major capital programs. With over 30 years of experience in communications and public relations, Marty will be a valuable resource for our clients as he oversees our vast portfolio of Public Outreach projects.

Lakshmi Sabbisetty, Director of Project Controls
Lakshmi has grown in his role as the senior leader of the Project Controls team. He has gained the respect of our clients, manages a diverse portfolio of projects, and is developing standards and procedures to ensure that the quality of our work is unsurpassed.

Kari Richards, Director of Construction Services
With experience on the MBTA’s Red Line/Orange Line Improvement Program, Kari’s field experience and hands-on construction knowledge are indispensable to her role as Director of Construction Services. She has excelled at managing complex projects and is responsive to the expectations of our clients.

Matt Bessette, Senior Project Manager
Matt has excelled as a Project Manager in our Program Management Group having developed strong relationships with our clients, which include the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority and MassDOT, among others. He has earned the respect of his peers and the trust of our clients for his integrity, decisiveness, and construction knowledge.

Congratulations, Marty, Lakshmi, Kari, and Matt!

Media Contact

Jay Moskowitz
City Point Partners
CONTACT
(617) 315-7832

CITY POINT PARTNERS IS A PROUD SUPPORTER OF CRISTO REY BOSTON

CITY POINT PARTNERS IS A PROUD SUPPORTER OF CRISTO REY BOSTON

Press Release

CITY POINT PARTNERS IS A PROUD SUPPORTER OF CRISTO REY BOSTON

BOSTON – feb 2023

Members of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee in addition to senior members of our leadership visited Cristo Rey Boston High School in Dorchester to tour the school and meet some of their dynamic students, faculty and staff. The school prepares high school students to succeed in college and their career by aiming to close the opportunity gap for college-bound students from under-resourced families. City Point Partners is proud to support this terrific institution which is educating the next generation of superstars in our field.

Media Contact

Jay Moskowitz
City Point Partners
CONTACT
(617) 315-7832

Scheduling Manager

JOB POSTING

scheduling MANAGER

We are seeking a Scheduling Manager to join our Project Controls team in South Boston, MA.

Essential Job Duties

  • Direct oversight of 3 to 5 Construction Schedulers.
  • Manage team by assigning tasks, managing workload, coordinating with client and stakeholders, and providing Quality Assurance/Quality Control of project deliverables.
  • Attend internal and external project-related meetings as required.
  • Responsible for review and management of assigned projects, including budget and performance to plan for all active assigned projects.
  • Provide leadership, ensure timely and collaborative communication with clients, and assist clients with maintaining and managing project and program level schedules.
  • Ensure adherence to contracted scope of work, that work is being processed in the most efficient manner, and resolve areas of client concern.
  • Participate in and lead project planning and scheduling review meetings and assist with communication and coordination of schedule input to project stakeholders.
  • When necessary, carries out all the duties of the Construction Schedulers, including hands-on development of scheduling deliverables, and other duties typically assigned to the Scheduling Staff such as:
      • Developing full CPM schedule logic for construction projects including milestones, procurement, construction and closeout activities.
      • Development and maintenance of scheduling work breakdown structure (WBS) to ensure project coding is effectively used for all project controls applications.
      • Participating in and leading project planning and scheduling review meetings, and assisting with communication and coordination of schedule input to project stakeholders.
      • Leading or assisting in the development of program/project resource and cost loaded schedules for design, procurement, start-up, construction, and close-out.
      • Responsible for assembling data for schedule development and updating.
      • Developing and maintaining templates and layouts for project development and reporting.
      • Producing scheduling analysis and management reports and assisting with tracking corrective actions.
      • Developing municipal and state agency requirements for contractor time determination schedules.
      • Developing contractor baseline schedule and achieve acceptance from agency reviewers.
      • Reviewing and approving contractor baselines and schedule updates.
      • Reviewing and developing updated and progressed schedules for monthly submissions conforming to contractor payment requisitions, and preparing reports for project stakeholders.
      • Measuring progress and reviewing invoices of contractors to confirm schedule conformance.
      • Conducting or assisting with performance measurement and associated schedule trends.
      • Updating schedules for change orders and time impact determinations.
      • Analyzing contractor schedules, schedule variances and construction data to identify key project issues and recommend corrective action.
      • Analyzing contractor critical path updates, schedule progress, and evaluating schedule options.
      • Assisting with coordination, reconciliation, and integration of functional schedules to maintain the project/program control schedule.

Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree in Civil Engineering preferred; Management or Business Administration in related field accepted as well.
  • 5-7 years of experience in construction project scheduling on capital projects, or equivalent work experience.
  • Experience with public transportation agencies such as MassDOT, MBTA, RIDOT or similar client types.
  • Prior experience in road, bridge, aviation, and/or rail projects, along with municipal or commercial building projects is preferred.
  • Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work in concert with contractors, consultants, and clients; and to maintain client satisfaction as a top priority.

Required Skills

  • Hands-on scheduling experience and working knowledge of Oracle Primavera P6 and MSProject.
  • In-depth knowledge of Excel as a tool for calculations and formatting of technical reports.
  • Working knowledge of project management and office automation software such as e-Builder, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Project).
  • Working knowledge of field construction assemblies, sequencing, and duration of work.
  • Ability to develop construction schedules, incorporate changes to schedule baselines and updates.
  • Familiar with construction contracting and the scheduling implications of contract terms.
  • Ability to resource load schedule and perform remedial schedule risk analysis.

Diversity and Inclusion

City Point Partners is committed to investing in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees feel welcome and empowered. We believe that a team diverse in people, experiences, and ideas enables us to better understand our clients and the communities we serve. Our firm seeks equity in developing talent, creating opportunities, and promoting leadership among staff.  

City Point Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, or disability.

Why Join City Point Partners?

City Point Partners was recognized in 2022 by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce as one of their Small Business of the Year Honorees in the Cultural Excellence category. Additionally, for three consecutive years we were honored by the Boston Business Journal as one of their “Best Places to Work”.  We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Work/life balance is important to us, as is providing a high level of service and quality to our clients. 

Please send resumes to Office Manager Leila Cahillane at lcahillane@citypointpartners.com

Project Manager

JOB POSTING

Project MANAGER

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the successful planning and delivery of construction projects for a capital projects program, working from a project office in Boston.

Essential Job Duties

  • Oversee all phases of construction activities on multiple projects to ensure the work is completed on time, within budget, and in conformance with the project specifications.
  • Ensure proper oversight and timely reporting of costs, schedule, quality, and contract administration.
  • Plan, develop, and manage project procurement, budgets, and schedules.
  • Observe, inspect and document the contractors’ work to assure adherence to the contract plans and specifications.
  • Perform review and analysis of subcontractor contracts, purchase orders and change orders.
  • Evaluate and resolve field-initiated questions with subcontractors including administering the Requests for Information (RFI) process to closure.
  • Coordinate activities and communications among the designers and contractors.
  • Perform site visits as required, and prepare field reports.
  • Attend and lead project meetings, construction meetings, and internal team meetings.
  • Manage and validate Time & Material slips.
  • Retrieve and validate subcontractor requisitions.
  • Develop design, procurement and construction schedules.
  • Assist with updating and maintaining the project schedule including soliciting schedule updates from all trade contractors, and support to maintain the master project schedule.
  • Assist in the preparation of contract close out documents including punch lists, as-builts, warranty documents, and close out manuals.
  • Conduct a pre-construction conference, initiate on-site project meetings as needed, attend all meetings called by the client, and attend job meetings with the Contractor.
  • Review RFIs, field orders, ASIs, PCOs, and change orders.
  • Ensure that project teams adhere to OSHA and EH&S standards and policies.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
  • 5 years of experience as a Project Manager in the construction building sector.

Required Skills

  • Professional demeanor, appearance and conduct.
  • Ability to provide effective leadership on projects from start to finish.
  • Basic knowledge of ground-up construction and renovation work.
  • Ability to deal directly with owner, designers, contractors, and subcontractors.
  • Commitment to superior client service.
  • Strong time management and meeting management skills.
  • Building construction plans and specifications literacy.
  • Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite software and specialized construction scheduling and project management software.

Diversity and Inclusion

City Point Partners is committed to investing in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees feel welcome and empowered. We believe that a team diverse in people, experiences, and ideas enables us to better understand our clients and the communities we serve. Our firm seeks equity in developing talent, creating opportunities, and promoting leadership among staff.

City Point Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, or disability.

Why Join City Point Partners?

City Point Partners was recognized in 2022 by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce as one of their Small Business of the Year Honorees in the Cultural Excellence category. Additionally, for three consecutive years we were honored by the Boston Business Journal as one of their “Best Places to Work”.  We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Work/life balance is important to us, as is providing a high level of service and quality to our clients.

Please send resume to Leila Cahillane at lcahillane@citypointpartners.com

Assistant Project Manager

JOB POSTING

ASSISTANT Project MANAGER

We are seeking to hire an Assistant Project Manager (APM) for a capital projects program, working from a project office in Boston. The APM will provide support to the Project Manager in managing, coordinating, and administering construction projects.

Essential Job Duties

  • Support Project Managers in supervising multiple projects during all phases of construction.
  • Monitor, log, file, and circulate RFIs, field orders, ASIs, PCOs, and change orders.
  • Manage relationships and coordinate with designers, general contractors, architects, and owner on a variety of project-related tasks.
  • Prepare Bid, Contract, and Construction documents in accordance with designers and Project Managers.
  • Manage, update, and monitor project budgets and schedules.
  • Assist Project Managers in change orders review and coordination.
  • Review, log, and assist in processing contractors’ payment requests.
  • Prepare meeting agendas and coordinate construction meetings and site visits.
  • Attend on-site and off-site construction meetings, prepare Meeting Minutes if required or review minutes prepared by the general contractor and/or design team.
  • Assist Project Managers with punch list and project closeout activities.
  • Prepare draft monthly progress reports for Project Managers’ review.
  • Assist Project Managers in preparing and reviewing Monthly Draws.

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of construction experience, or equivalent work experience

Required Skills

  • Strong organizational and coordination skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Acrobat Pro or Bluebeam Revu
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to work independently without detailed direction or supervision
  • Flexible and able to readily adapt to changing priorities

Diversity and Inclusion

City Point Partners is committed to investing in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees feel welcome and empowered. We believe that a team diverse in people, experiences, and ideas enables us to better understand our clients and the communities we serve. Our firm seeks equity in developing talent, creating opportunities, and promoting leadership among staff.

City Point Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, or disability.

Why Join City Point Partners?

City Point Partners was recognized in 2022 by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce as one of their Small Business of the Year Honorees in the Cultural Excellence category. Additionally, for three consecutive years we were honored by the Boston Business Journal as one of their “Best Places to Work”.  We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Work/life balance is important to us, as is providing a high level of service and quality to our clients.

Please send resume to Leila Cahillane at lcahillane@citypointpartners.com