Senior Project Manager - Design and Construction

University of Pennsylvania; United (PA); Vor Ort; USD 93.000 - 135.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Retirement plans

Flexible work hours

Wellness resources

Zusammenfassung

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager for Design and Construction to lead major capital projects from inception through closeout. You will coordinate design, engineering, legal, and construction teams, managing budgets, schedules, and reports while ensuring regulatory compliance and stakeholder alignment.

The role requires extensive experience across project phases, mentoring junior staff, and delivering complex projects on time within university

Qualifikationen

• BA, BS, or BArch in a technical field related to building design/construction management.
• At least 7 years of experience managing large and diverse project teams on capital projects.
• Experience with budgets, schedules, contracts, and design/construction processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead design, engineering, legal, construction teams for major capital projects from inception to closeout.
• Develop collaborative environments between Schools/Centers, contractors, designers, and FRES.
• Manage large, complex projects with high self-sufficiency and limited oversight.
• Administer financial records, budgets, schedules, and reports.
• Coordinate project progress meetings and monthly status reports.
• Ensure permits and zoning compliance and coordinate utility shutdowns.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Ausbildung

BA/BS/BArch in building design/construction management

Tools

Microsoft Office

PDF editing

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Project Manager - Design and Construction

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer inPhiladelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research,and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranksamong the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & WorldReport survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provideopportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education,all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach toscholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been rankednationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbeswho named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city ofPhiladelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urbancampus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, andrecreational activities. With its historical significance andlandmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety ofatmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home forwork and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includesexcellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and theirfamilies, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety ofprofessional development opportunities, supportive work and familybenefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources,and much more.

Posted Job Title

Senior Project Manager - Design and Construction

Job Profile Title

Manager, Project Senior-Facilities Management

Job Description Summary

Reporting to a Director of Design and Construction for Facilitiesand Real Estate Services (FRES), the Senior Project Manager (SPM)is responsible for the management of design, engineering, legal,construction, and other professionals engaged in the planning,design, and construction of major capital projects for theUniversity. Project Management responsibilities begin with projectinception and continue through final closeout and include workingwith the Office of the University Architect, Operations andMaintenance Department, and various School/Center representativesthroughout the process. Project Management responsibilities includedevelopment and rigorous maintenance of project budgets, schedules,financial records, contract documents, and reports; coordinatingproject meetings; issuing monthly financial status reports;ensuring that proper permits and zoning ordinances are obtained;and coordinating utility shutdowns. The SPM is also responsible forthe verification of work performed and the recommendation forapproval and payment of invoices, change orders, and constructionpayment applications. Project Management includes developing acollaborative team environment between the Schools/Centers,contractors, designers, and FRES Divisions.

Senior Project Managers are expected to manage larger or otherwisemore complex projects with a high level of self-sufficiency andlimited need for oversight and direction. Senior Project Managersare also expected to mentor and assist less experienced projectmanagement staff. Many of the projects will be completed inoccupied facilities, so very close coordination will be requiredwith the Schools and Centers.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the management of design, engineering, legal,construction, and other professionals employed in the planning,design and construction of major capital projects from inceptionthrough final project closeout.
• Develop a collaborative team environment between theSchools/Centers, contractors, designers, and FRES Divisions.
• Manage larger or otherwise more complex projects with a highlevel of self-sufficiency and limited need for oversight anddirection.
• Responsible for the administration of financial records, andthe development and rigorous maintenance of project budgets,schedules, and reports.
• Reviews requests for changes, modifications, and additions tothe project scope.
• Responsible for the administration and maintenance of allcontract documents, daily work reports, correspondence, additionalservices requests, change order requests, change orders, andrelated project documentation.
• Responsible for the verification of work performed and therecommendation for approval and payment of the amounts invoiced onbehalf of architects, engineers, attorneys, building contractors,construction managers, and other consultants.
• Coordinate planning, design, engineering, and constructionactivities with representatives of the Office of the UniversityArchitect, Department of Operations & Maintenance and thevarious University Schools and Centers.
• Coordinate project progress meetings, issue monthly status andfinancial reports, update construction progress schedules, ensurethat proper permits and zoning ordinances are obtained.
• Manage and coordinate the activities of the Project Committeefor each project.
• Expected to manage a variety of circumstances with sensitivityto different values and perspectives.
• Coordinate and manage all activities from the perspective of anowner and in the best interests of the University.
• Assure adherence to departmental processes and proceduresassociated with the execution of capital projects.
• Manages assigned capital program elements to assure executionof projects within established budgets and schedules.
• Assist with the mentoring and training of new or lessexperienced project management staff.
• Other duties as may be required.

Qualifications:

• BA, BS, or BArch, in a technical field and discipline relatedto building design/construction management, such as Architecture,Construction Management, Engineering, or Interior Design.
• At least 7 years of stable and progressively responsibleexperience managing large and diverse project teams that includessupervision of commercial/institutional building renovations and/ornew construction projects, and capital budget preparation andadministration. This experience must include management of allphases on sample major projects from the initiation of programmingand design through the completion of construction, commissioning,and occupancy.
• Well-versed in the design process, construction methodologiesand procedures, and project management principles.
• Ability to read and interpret design and construction contractsand contract documents, including drawings, specifications, paymentapplications, etc.
• Experience establishing and managing project budgets,schedules, scope, and quality of design and construction work.
• Strong initiative with the ability to manage multiplesimultaneous projects, prioritize work tasks, and work eitherindependently or as part of a team consisting of a wide variety ofindividuals.
• Excellent communication, writing, organizational, andinterpersonal skills.
• Experience with the following:
  • Preparing Requests for Proposals and managing the procurementprocess for design and construction services.
  • Preparing documents and/or presenting projects to seniorleadership for design and/or financial approval.
  • Evaluating additional design service requests and constructionchange order proposals to confirm that proper backup documentationis provided and the associated costs are fair and reasonable.
  • Reviewing construction safety and logistics plans and a generalknowledge of construction site safety procedures.
• Working knowledge of building codes and associated standardsand regulations for construction.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and PDF editing software.

Preferred:

• Professional license in a field related to buildingdesign/construction management (PE, AIA, etc.)
• Master's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or ConstructionManagement.
• Additional years of relevant experience beyond the requirementslisted above.
• Experience with the following:
  • Working in a campus environment similar to the University ofPennsylvania.
  • Working as an owner's representative.
  • A member of the project team managing the design andconstruction of a major new building project or significantbuilding renovation with a construction cost $15M or greater.
  • Project management software.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

About Facilities & Real Estate Services

The Division of Facilities and Real Estate Services (FRES) providesthe expertise, business process, policies and standards required toplan, design, construct, operate, maintain and renew the physicalassets of the University, excluding the health system. In addition,the Division, comprised of approximately five Departments, isresponsible for the strategic planning, management and operation ofnon-academic University property, and collaborating with theneighborhood to create a safe, diverse and economically vibrantdestination. With close to 18M square feet of space, FRES maintainsmore than 220 buildings on a campus of 299 acres, completes over60,000 maintenance requests per year, and starts approximately 250projects a year. FRES is comprised of the following Departments:Finance & Administration, Office of the University Architect,Design and Construction, Real Estate, Operations andMaintenance.

The University of Pennsylvania is implementing a campustransformation entitled Penn Connects (http://www.pennconnects.upenn.edu).This comprehensive, award winning effort is expanding the campusover the next 20 years, including the construction of new academicresearch and recreational facilities. In addition, the Universityhas secured $300M in Century Bond funding and continues to upgradeexisting facilities over the coming years. https://www.facilities.upenn.edu/

Department / School

Facilities and Real Estate Services

Pay Range

$92,592.00 - $135,000.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications,experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to therequirements of the position, and in alignment with salary rangesbased on external market data for the job's level. Internalorganization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race,color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenshipstatus, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements

Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer ismade. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to therequirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Pennoffers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health,dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and yourfamily's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spendingaccounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent careexpenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuitionbenefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can gettuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are alsoeligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans tohelp you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, andSupplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on apre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investmentoptions through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with asubstantial amount of time away from work during the course of theyear. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personalaffairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time withfamily-whatever your personal needs may be.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with GenworthFinancial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible familymembers) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of thecosts of long-term care services received at home, in the communityor in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, youwon't have to provide proof of good health or be subject tounderwriting requirements. Eligible family members must alwaysprovide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed tosupporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competingdemands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health,your family, and your work-life balance.
• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides anarray of resources to help you advance yourself personally andprofessionally.
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community,you have access to a wide range of University resources as well ascultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of theUniversity's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit ourarboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on atPenn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latestmusic or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the PennRelays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a memberof the Penn community, you're right in the middle of theexcitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of theseactivities for free.
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts andentertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find greatdeals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts andcultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admissionand memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoysubstantial savings on other goods and services such as new carsfrom Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movietickets, and admission to theme parks.
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offercreative approaches for completing work while promoting balancebetween work and personal commitments. These approaches involve useof non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or jobstructures.
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home orcurrently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used forclosing costs or home improvements.
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligibleemployees on qualified expenses in connection with the legaladoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for upto two adoptions in your household.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race,color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenshipstatus, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state or local law.