Project Manager (Planning, Design & Construction) - Critical Facilities - Enterprise Physical Operations

Washington University; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation and holidays

Metro U-Pass transit benefit

403(b) Retirement plan

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Project Manager within the Enterprise Physical Operations (EPO) to lead capital projects and real estate initiatives across campus. You will organize meetings, monitor budgets and schedules, and ensure compliance with codes and university standards.

The role requires coordinating with campus partners to balance quality, schedule, and institutional goals, providing guidance on architectural/building systems and resolving issues as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• Work Experience: Architectural Design, Design/Build, Renovation, Space Planning, And/Or Construction Management (3 Years)
• Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Organize and facilitate project meetings, monitoring budgets and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and institutional standards.
• Provide guidance on architectural and building systems and resolve issues to support outcomes.
• As project complexity increases, oversee broader scope and coordinate inputs from campus partners.

Skills

Architectural Design

Design/Build

Renovation

Space Planning

Construction Management

Project Management

Financial Management

Planning

Prioritization

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Location St. Louis, MO 63110 Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary The Enterprise Physical Operations, Infrastructure, Capital Programs & Real Estate (EPO) department at WashU provides integrated operational, infrastructure, planning, and facility services that support the university’s mission of excellence in education, research, patient care, and community engagement. Guided by our PRIDE+ Core Values of Professionalism & Planning, Respect & Responsibility, Integrity & Integration, Dedication & Delivery, Excellence & Enterprise Alignment, and Accountability & Stewardship, EPO fosters a culture centered on collaboration, strategic partnership, innovation, accountability, and service excellence across the university enterprise. EPO manages and supports 28 million gross square feet across 235+ buildings and associated infrastructure systems, encompassing academic, research, clinical, residential, administrative, and support facilities across the university’s campuses and operations. Our teams provide strategic leadership and operational expertise in facility management, infrastructure services, capital project delivery, real estate operations, planning, sustainability, engineering, maintenance, environmental services, public safety support, and enterprise operational services. EPO creates and maintains safe, innovative, efficient, mission-driven environments that support our students, faculty, staff, patients, researchers, and community partners. For additional information and to hear directly from members of our team, please visit: https://facilities.med.wustl.edu/Careers

Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Work can include organizing and facilitating project meetings, monitoring budgets and schedules, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and institutional standards. Project Managers communicate effectively with stakeholders, provide guidance on architectural and building systems, and escape or resolve issues to support successful project outcomes. As project complexity increases, they take on broader oversight, integrate input from campus partners, and recommend effective solutions that balance quality, schedule, and institutional goals.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment. Physical Effort Typically sitting at desk or table. Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement. Requires travel on campus. Equipment Office equipment

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• Work Experience: Architectural Design, Design/Build, Renovation, Space Planning, And/Or Construction Management (3 Years)
• Skills: Not Applicable
• Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

This posting may be used to fill one or more positions. The amount of experience required (three to seven years) will vary based on the level of position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Work Experience: Higher Education, Medical School, Healthcare, Or In Facilities Planning And Project Management (5 Years), Engineering (5 Years)
• Skills: Architecture (Buildings and Structures), Communication, Construction Analysis, Construction Design, Construction Management, Construction Specifications, Contractor Relations, Detail-Oriented, Engineering Program Management, Financial Management, Interior Design, Microsoft Office, Planning, Prioritization, Project Management, Self Motivation, Sound Judgment, Time Management

Grade G13 Salary Range

Base pay is commensurate with experience. The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions for frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks.

Benefits Statement

• Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• Family We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
• For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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