Project Manager

Georgetown University; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown University seeks a Project Manager to oversee campus design and construction capital projects. You will manage planning, execution, and close-out, coordinating between internal partners, consultants, and contractors to ensure design adequacy and compliance with GU standards.

You will steer multiple project teams, maintain accountability for contract scope and schedules, and engage with campus leaders across departments to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering; Architecture or Landscape Architecture; Construction or Project Management degrees preferred
• 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.
• Familiarity with certified payroll systems and auditing methodologies is preferred
• Requires a high level of interpersonal skills for daily interaction with construction personnel, 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning, execution, and close-out of assigned campus design and construction capital projects.
• Serve as liaison between internal partners, external consultants, and contractors.
• Coordinate project design issues with Georgetown clients and staff across departments.
• Lead multiple project teams (five to twenty members) and hold consultants and contractors accountable for scope and schedule.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/architecture or related field

Tools

CADD

MS Project

Primavera

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.

Requirements

Job Overview

The Project Manager plays a vital role in supporting the university mission by ensuring the delivery of high-quality campus design and construction capital projects. This position manages the planning, execution, and close-out of assigned projects, serving as a key liaison between internal partners, external consultants, and contractors. Reporting to the Planning and Capital Projects department, the individual manages multiple projects concurrently with budget values typically ranging from five thousand dollars to five million dollars, but could be higher.

Work Interactions

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, representatives from Student Affairs and Residential Living, and other departments as applicable.

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.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; Labor Relations; Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering; Architecture or Landscape Architecture; Construction or Project Management degrees preferred
• 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.
• Familiarity with certified payroll systems and auditing methodologies is preferred.
• Requires a high level of interpersonal skills for daily interaction with construction personnel, 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.

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 projectedsalary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$66,783.00 - $126,720.23

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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.