Assistant Project Manager

Georgetown University; Harbin (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability & Life Insurance

Retirement Savings

Tuition Assistance

Work-Life Balance

Employee Discounts

Voluntary Insurance Options

Job summary

Georgetown University seeks a project manager to lead small projects from design through construction closeout, coordinating with clients, consultants, builders, and operations teams on campus facilities.

Responsibilities include budget and schedule tracking, design reviews, on-site inspections, and producing reports. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of related experience, plus strong communication and software skills. On-campus work designation applies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering; Architecture or Landscape Architecture; Construction or Project Management degrees preferred.
• Requires one to three years of progressively responsible experience managing the design, construction and contract administration of facilities renovations and new construction.
• Must be computer literate with general knowledge of CADD, Microsoft Project, or other software.
• Microsoft Office and Google Workspaces fluency is required.
• Requires a high level of interpersonal skills for daily interaction with faculty and staff, clients, GU managers, team members, and public agency officials.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, especially via phone and Zoom.

Responsibilities

• Manages small projects from design concept stage through construction documents, bidding, and construction management, to close out and turn over to clients and operations and maintenance personnel.
• Assists existing project management staff with medium to large projects.
• Provides coordination of project teams composed of clients, consultant architects and engineers, construction managers, contractors, O&M personnel, contracting specialists, and fellow project managers.
• Reviews for accuracy project approvals from internal University entities, appropriate government agencies, and community interest groups.
• Tracks adherence to project budgets, schedules, GU campus plan, quality and code standards.
• Aids the project management team during the performance of project design reviews and on-site inspections of all aspects of assigned projects.
• Helps resolve problems involving the principles or practice of conceptual planning within the context of campus planning.
• Provides written reports, documentation, plan revisions, and database updates to ensure the timely communication of all project updates.
• Performs special project activities requiring application of technical expertise as necessary for the completion of a project.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

CADD

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Google Workspaces

Education

Bachelor's degree

Related degree preferred

Tools

CADD

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Google Workspaces

Job description

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Job Overview

Manages small projects from design concept stage through construction documents, bidding, and construction management, to close out and turn over to clients and operations and maintenance (O&M) personnel. Assists existing project management staff with medium to large projects. Provides coordination of project teams composed of clients, consultant architects and engineers, construction managers, contractors, O&M personnel, contracting specialists, and fellow project managers. Reviews for accuracy project approvals from internal University entities, appropriate government agencies, and community interest groups. Tracks adherence to project budgets, schedules, GU campus plan, quality and code standards. Aids the project management team during the performance of project design reviews and on-site inspections of all aspects of assigned projects. Helps resolve problems involving the principles or practice of conceptual planning within the context of campus planning. Provides written reports, documentation, plan revisions, and database updates to ensure the timely communication of all project updates. Performs special project activities requiring application of technical expertise as necessary for the completion of a project.

Work Interactions

This position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Capital Projects, Planning and Facilities Management. Performs project management duties under general direction, manages multiple projects concurrently with budget values in the range of $5K to $1M per project and concurrently manages small scale designs, problem solving analyses and reports. Responsible for reviews of all projects managed by the office for adequacy of all aspects of complete design; code compliance and GU standards. Incumbent must coordinate all project design issues with Georgetown clients as well as appropriate staff counterparts in the other Planning and Facilities Management areas, the Department of Public Safety, the Office of University Information Services, and representatives from Student Affairs and Residential Living.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering; Architecture or Landscape Architecture; Construction or Project Management degrees preferred.
• Requires one to three years of progressively responsible experience managing the design, construction and contract administration of facilities renovations and new construction.
• Must be computer literate with general knowledge of CADD, Microsoft Project, or other software.
• Microsoft Office and Google Workspaces fluency is required.
• Requires a high level of interpersonal skills for daily interaction with faculty and staff, clients, GU managers, team members, and public agency officials.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, especially via phone and Zoom.
• Requires the ability to prepare clear and concise reports, a variety of matrices, oral presentations and code analyses.

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $47,586.00 - $87,558.13 Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability and life insurance
• retirement savings
• tuition assistance
• work-life balance benefits
• employee discounts
• an array of voluntary insurance options

EEO Statement

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Culture and Mission

We’re a leading research university with a heart. Founded in the decade that the U.S. Constitution was signed, we’re the nation’s oldest Catholic and Jesuit university. Today we’re a forward‑looking, diverse community devoted to social justice, restless inquiry and respect for each person’s individual needs and talents. Grounded in our Jesuit, Catholic identity, the Spirit of Georgetown undergirds everything we do.

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