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Georgetown University seeks a project coordinator to manage small capital projects from design through turnover, under the Assistant Director of Capital Projects, Planning and Facilities Management. You will help with budgets, schedules, contracts and documentation while coordinating with multiple campus teams.
Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1–5 years of experience in design, construction and contract administration, plus strong communication and MS Office
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.
Manages small sized projects from design concept stage through construction documents, bidding, and construction administration, to close out and turn over to clients and operations and maintenance (O&M) personnel. Provides assistance on larger projects managed directly by Project Managers or Senior Project Managers. Administrative duties include preparing project management reports and meeting minutes, managing project documentation including contracts, budgets and schedules, managing invoice tracking and coordinating with accounts payable staff. Assist with developing and updating project documentation. Assist in designs of small projects, resolving problems involving the principles or practice of conceptual planning within the context of Master Planning, and the application of CADD proficiency relating to development of facilities planning studies, problem solving, and manipulation of database information for development of reports as well as oral and written presentations. Performs special project activities requiring application of technical expertise to the development of solutions to unusually difficult problems, as assigned. Assists with team organization and administrative items including but not limited to ordering supplies, scheduling meetings, organizing events, etc.
This position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Capital Projects, Planning and Facilities Management. Assist with project management duties under general direction for multiple projects concurrently with budget values in the range of $50K to $5M per project and concurrently manages small scale designs, problem solving analyses and reports. Incumbents must remain aware of 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. The incumbent will coordinate with multiple project teams; each consisting of from five to twenty team members.
Bachelor’s Degree; preferably in Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering; Architecture or Landscape Architecture; Construction or Project Management degrees preferred. Requires one to five years of progressively responsible experience in the design, construction and contract administration of facilities renovations and new construction. State Registration as an Engineer or Architect is preferred. Must be computer literate with specific knowledge of CADD and MS Project or other software (e.g., Primavera, etc). MS Office 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 oral and written communication skills. Requires the ability to prepare clear and concise reports, a variety of matrices, oral presentations and code analyses.
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.
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.
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.
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.
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Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.