Project Manager - HQ Real Estate Projects

World Bank Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The World Bank Group seeks an experienced Project Manager for HQ Real Estate Projects in Washington, DC. You will lead a team of engineers and supervisors, ensure safe, compliant operations, and drive maintenance programs for critical facilities.

Reporting to the Senior Program Manager, you will coordinate with project managers, contractors, and internal stakeholders on capital projects and system upgrades. Strong leadership and technical expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant experience in engineering, facilities, or real estate management.
• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience in engineering, architecture, or construction management.

Responsibilities

• Lead Building Engineers and Supervisors, ensuring safe, compliant operations and a strong engineering culture.
• Oversee HVAC, central plant maintenance, and energy efficiency initiatives across facilities.
• Drive preventive maintenance programs and standardize work order processes across teams.
• Provide safety oversight, audits, and incident response while enforcing OSHA and internal standards.
• Design and deliver technical and safety training, and develop staff capabilities.
• Coordinate capital projects, tenant improvements, and system upgrades with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Safety leadership

Education

Master's degree in Engineering/Architecture/Business

Bachelor's degree with 10+ years experience

Tools

BAS (Siemens Apogee)

Desigo

Tririga

Maximo

Job description

Project Manager - HQ Real Estate Projects

Job #: req38175

Organization: World Bank Group

Sector: General Services

Grade: GF

Term Duration: 3 years 0 months

Recruitment Type: International Recruitment

Location: Washington, DC,United States

Required Language(s): English

Preferred Language(s):

Closing Date: 9/21/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org.

Global Corporate Solutions and Corporate Real Estate

The World Bank Group’s Real Estate Team (WBGRE) plays a crucial role in supporting the World Bank Group legal entities (IBRD, IFC, IDA, MIGA, and ICSID) by developing and operating their real estate assets worldwide. WBGRE’s primary purpose is to provide safe, cost effective, sustainable, and functional real estate solutions, enabling business units to perform their work program in line with the WBG’s mission to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet.

To achieve its purpose, WBGRE led by the Senior Manager is structured into 3 divisions: (i) HQ Real Estate Development & Management and (ii) Global Real Estate Development & Management and (iii) Global Strategy and Planning or Center of Excellent. WBGRE also acts as the Secretariat for the WBG’s Real Estate Governance Framework, including supporting the WBG Real Estate Governance process. WBGRE comprises 80+ staff, leverages over 500 contractors, and manages an annual capital investment plan of about $160 million globally. WBGRE works closely with the Bank’s regions managing more than 175 country offices.

Job Description

The Project Manager position reports to the Senior Program Manager of Engineering in the GCSHQ Real Estate Development and Management section and will be based out of Washington DC. The position’s primary responsibility is to ensure tactical execution that aligns engineering operations with organizational standards, driving consistency in maintenance practices, and supporting enterprise-wide initiatives. The Engineering Project Manager plays a critical role in team development, safety, operational excellence, and project coordination in a complex, high-performance environment.

Duties and accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

Leadership & Organizational Oversight:

• Lead the team of Building Engineers in the daily operations to ensure the successful delivery of their work program. Provide direct supervision to Engineering Supervisors, while offering indirect oversight for operating engineers and engineering mech++anics.
• Establish a defined leadership hierarchy, ensuring accountability and effective communication across all levels of the team.
• Lead workforce planning initiatives, including the development of staffing models, scheduling strategies, and overtime management protocols.
• Conduct performance evaluations, coaching sessions, and succession planning for supervisors and staff members.
• Promote consistency in engineering practices across shifts and teams, aligning with organizational standards.
• Address performance issues quickly, consistently, and fairly.

Operations and Maintenance Oversight:

• Provide supervision over daily operations, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems and central plant infrastructure.
• Ensure Engineering Supervisors successfully manage frontline activities and address operational challenges promptly.
• Monitor system reliability, performance, and energy efficiency, implementing ongoing improvement measures.
• Escalate critical system issues and coordinate cross-functional support as required.

Preventive Maintenance and Work Order Management:

• Oversee the implementation of a comprehensive preventive maintenance (PM) program.
• Ensure team members are held accountable for the timely completion of PMs and service work orders.
• Track equipment performance, repair history, and maintenance trends through Tririga IWMS data monitoring.
• Standardize work order management procedures and reporting across all teams.

Safety and Compliance Leadership:

• Provide direction and oversight for the engineering safety program throughout all teams.
• Ensure safety protocols are met, conduct required safety audits, and lead incident response efforts.
• Maintain strict compliance with OSHA regulations and organizational safety standards.
• Advocate for a proactive, behavior-based safety culture.

Training and Team Development:

• Design and oversee technical and safety training programs for engineering personnel.
• Collaborate with Engineering Supervisors to identify skill gaps and implement targeted development plans for the engineering team.
• Ensure adherence to required certifications, licenses, and continuing education mandates.
• Foster leadership growth within the supervisory team.

Project Support and Stakeholder Coordination:

• Act as the principal engineering contact for capital projects, tenant improvements, and system upgrades.
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to maintain operational continuity.
• Provide expert technical review and input during planning and execution phases.
• Support enterprise-level engineering initiatives as directed by senior leadership.

Selection Criteria

• Master's degree with 5 years relevant experience or bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience (Engineering, Architecture, Business, Interior Design Construction Management, etc).
• Must possess a 3rd class DC Steam Engineer’s license.
• Ability to design, create, read and translate design documents, construction drawings and specifications into a statement of work for bidding potential projects.
• Proven ability to supervise, coach and train others in the performance of all duties and functions associated with plant operations.
• Proven ability to bring project work to an efficient/timely conclusion.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, diverse multi-cultural environment.
• Working knowledge/understanding of Building Automation Systems (BAS) preferably Siemens Apogee and Desigo.
• Working knowledge and experience in facilities management systems and work order management programs (i.e. Tririga, Maximo, etc).

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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