Program Manager for Living Wage Compliance & Capital Projects

Georgetown University; Center (IN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Indiana is seeking a Program Manager to oversee living wage compliance and manage capital projects. The ideal candidate will have over five years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include educating vendors on compliance and managing project teams through all stages of development. Competitive salary range of $66,783.00 - $126,720.23.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings

Tuition assistance

Work-life balance benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years in labor and wage compliance or managing facilities renovations.
• State Registration as an Engineer or Architect preferred.
• Bilingual skills, preferably in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Lead living wage compliance program and ensure regulation alignment.
• Manage multiple capital projects through all stages.
• Support campus planning and develop reports.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project Management

Technical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields

Tools

CADD

MS Project

MS Office

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.

Overview

The Program Manager for Living Wage Compliance & Capital Projects plays a vital dual role in University Services in supporting Georgetown University’s mission—ensuring the delivery of high-quality campus capital projects while promoting living wage labor practices. This position manages the planning, execution, and close-out of assigned capital projects and leads compliance efforts related to the University’s living wage standards. Reporting to the Planning and Capital Projects department, this individual serves as a liaison between internal project partners, contractors, and institutional policies to uphold both construction excellence and labor accountability.

The Program Manager for Capital Projects & Living Wage Compliance leads GU’s living wage program and aligns the requirements with all applicable regulations and ordinances. In addition to monitoring compliance, the Program Manager plays a key role in educating and guiding external vendors on Georgetown’s living wage standards, documentation requirements, and audit expectations. The position serves as both a resource and an enforcer—conducting site visits, reviewing records, and facilitating corrective actions when needed. Internally, they provide training and support to the Capital Projects team to promote consistent understanding and application of living wage standards across all projects.

In addition to leading living wage compliance efforts, this position manages a range of capital projects from planning, procurement, and design through bidding, construction, and close-out. The Program Manager oversees project teams that include clients, consultants, contractors, operations and maintenance (O&M) staff, and a variety of university personnel, ensuring alignment with budgets, schedules, and GU standards. Responsibilities include securing project approvals, conducting design reviews, and performing site inspections to monitor quality and progress. The role may also involve designing small projects, supporting master planning efforts, and developing reports and presentations using design and planning software. Special assignments may require technical problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration. Performs special project activities requiring application of technical expertise to the development of solutions to unusually difficult problems, as assigned.

Responsibilities (Duties Include But Are Not Limited To)

• Leads Georgetown’s living wage compliance program and ensures alignment with regulations and university standards.
• Educates and audits external vendors on wage requirements, documentation, and corrective actions.
• Trains internal Capital Projects staff to apply living wage standards consistently.
• Manages capital projects from planning through close-out, coordinating teams and maintaining scope, budget, and schedule.
• Oversees project approvals, design reviews, inspections, and adherence to GU standards.
• Supports campus planning, designs small projects, and prepares reports and presentations.
• Handles special assignments requiring technical problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.

Work Interactions

This position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Capital Projects in the Planning and Capital Projects department. In leading the University’s living wage compliance program, the Program Manager regularly visits all active capital construction sites, engaging directly with the contractor and subcontractors’ personnel through field checks, worker interviews, and documentation reviews to ensure adherence to Georgetown’s wage and labor standards. The role requires strong field presence and interaction with a wide range of construction personnel and project teams.

Performs project management duties under general direction, manages multiple projects concurrently with budgets that range in values 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. The 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.

The incumbent manages multiple project teams; each consisting of from five to twenty team members. Incumbent must hold consultant and contractor team members accountable for performance of work stipulated by the contract scope of work and schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Labor Relations; Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering; Architecture or Landscape Architecture; Construction or Project Management degrees preferred
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience of labor and wage compliance and/or managing 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
• MS Office fluency is required
• Familiarity with certified payroll systems and auditing methodologies is preferred
• High level of interpersonal skills for daily interaction with construction personnel, faculty and staff, clients, GU managers, team members, and public agency officials
• Bilingual or multilingual skills (Spanish preferred)
• 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.

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 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:

$66,783.00 - $126,720.23

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.

Current Georgetown Employees

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Submission Guidelines

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.

Need Assistance

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or [e-mail].

Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.

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.

Benefits

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.

Notes

Current Georgetown Employees — If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS https://gms.georgetown.edu/ using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.

Submission Guidelines — Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified.

Need Assistance — If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click https://ideaa.georgetown.edu/ada for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or [e-mail]. Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website https://georgetownworks.georgetown.edu/.

EEO Statement

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.