Senior Project Manager Campus Development at The George Washington University

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:

The Division of Safety & Facilities brings together University Resilience; the GW Police Department; Facilities Planning, Construction, and Management; GWorld; Transportation and Fleet Services and Events and Venues to strategically support GW now and into the future. Given the many close connections and strong working relationships among these areas, this organizational structure streamlines university services, increases shared insights and collaboration, and optimizes GW resources.

Facilities Planning, Construction & Management (FPCM) is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Campus Development to be part of the Facilities & Campus Development team.

Facilities & Campus Development is comprised of several units that operate and maintain university facilities, including but not limited to providing quality support services for the physical environment of the university, campus planning activities, construction projects, campus development projects, and oversight on building related regulatory matters. For more information, please go to our webpage: facilities.gwu.edu

The Senior Project Manager will lead a development team that includes but is not limited to, external consultants, such as architects and engineers, and internal partners, such as, the design review team, the campus planning team, and the end users. The Senior Project Manager reports to the Executive Director, Campus Development.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serves as a business manager and project point of contact for the University on real estate development projects at various locations.
• Manages campus development projects, to include, base buildings, large scale renovation projects of various sizes, and feasibility studies. Typically leads a portfolio of projects with a total value over $25 million, with complex strategic and regulatory issues.
• Assists the Executive Director, Campus Development and the Associate VP , Facilities, Campus and Project Development in developing team policies, procedures, methodologies, and project financial reporting/tracking tools.
• Operates with substantial latitude in dealing with University and third party business partners and customers. Escalates issues to AVP , FPCM and Executive Director, Campus Development
• Develops, reviews, and manages contracts with external vendors/contractors. Ensures that the contract(s) scope and fees are maintained.
• Develops and manages project budgets and schedules.
• Researches, evaluates, and analyzes data to support project decisions. Submits project recommendations to management for approval.
• Mentors others on the Campus Development team.
• Ensures that all project work is in compliance with established initiatives, including Campus Plan(s), the Historic Preservation Plan, and Streetscape Plan.
• Serves as liaison to various internal University departments.
• Contributes to the goals of the Division of Operations by sharing knowledge and resources and by coordinating work product with others.
• Serve on committees and working groups to provide and receive feedback on development and other operational issues.
• Enhances professional knowledge and skills by attending seminars, workshops, and training sessions.
  
  

Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 5 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 3 years of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Registered Architect (RA) or Professional Engineer (PE) Preferred

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
We are seeking an individual with the following characteristics:

Commitment to GW’s values

Intellectual, professional and a person of integrity

Honest, with the highest ethical standards

Passionate, collaborative, strategic, and smart with a hands-on, roll-up-the-sleeves orientation

Ability to work independently. Self-starter; hard worker. Takes initiative; very high energy

Personally accountable. Assumes ownership, control and accountability for all areas of responsibility and commitments made to others;

Sincere, open, and direct communicator. Puts organizational interests above self- interests and is comfortable expressing candid opinions

Highest levels of responsiveness

Combination of strong intellect that is combined with a practical and realistic common sense understanding of how to get things done

Ability to demonstrate initiative, a strong desire to succeed and exert the extraordinary effort often required

Ability to work in a fast-paced, high growth, entrepreneurial environment

Ability to work with faculty and staff in a respectful way

Establish trust and credibility with institutional leadership and across the University

Seeks “win-win” solutions to help foster continued integration and collaboration

Flexible and receptive to change; and

A positive “can-do” attitude.

Must be responsive to after-hours calls from associates and other colleagues.

Hiring Range

$108,647.19 - $169,419.14

GW Staff Approach to Pay

Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location:

Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department:

Division of Safety and Operation

Family

Safety and Facilities

Sub-Family

Construction and Development Management

Stream

Individual Contributor

Level

Level 3

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time

Hours Per Week:

40

Work Schedule:

8:30am - 5:30pm, Monday - Friday

Will this job require the employee to work on site?

Yes

Employee Onsite Status

Hybrid

Telework:

Yes

Required Background Check:

Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only?

No

Posting Number:

S013423

Job Open Date:

11/12/2024

Job Close Date:

If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:

Background Screening

Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.