Sr. Project Manager/Civil Engineer

Georgetown University • Lexington, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Sr. Project Manager/Civil Engineer manages projects which are characterized by large size and dollar value, complexity or unusual features, from design concept stage through construction documents, bidding, and construction administration, to close out and turn over to clients and operations and maintenance (O&M) personnel. 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. Additional duties include, but are not limited to: Provides direction and coordination of project teams comprised of clients, consultant architects and engineers, construction managers, contractors, O&M personnel, contracting specialists, and fellow project managers Obtains and assists in the solicitation of project approvals from internal University entities, appropriate government agencies, and community interest groups Develops and ensures adherence to project budgets, schedules and GU campus plan, quality and code standards Responsible for the performance of design reviews supporting projects across campus Conducts or solicits on-site inspections of all aspects of assigned projects to evaluate A/E designers and contractor performance and confirm the satisfactory progression of work Performs designs of small projects, resolving problems involving the principles or practice of conceptual planning within the context of Master Planning, and the application of CADD proficiency relating to development of facilities planning studies, problem solving, and manipulation of data base information for development of reports as well as oral and written presentations Performs special project activities requiring application of technical expertise to the development of solutions to unusually difficult problems, as assigned Work Interactions This position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Capital Projects, Planning and Facilities Management, along with a Project Manager for Small Projects. Performs project management duties under general direction, manages multiple projects concurrently with budget values in the range of $5K to $50M 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. 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, and representatives from Student Affairs and Residential Living.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree; preferably in: Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering; Architecture or Landscape Architecture; Construction or Project Management
• Requires five to ten years of progressively responsible experience managing the design, construction and contract administration of facilities renovations and new construction.
• Must be computer literate with specific knowledge of CADD and MS Project or other software (e.g., Primavera, etc).
• MS Office fluency is required.
• Requires a high level of interpersonal skills for daily interaction with 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

Nice To Haves

• State Registration as an Engineer or Architect is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction and coordination of project teams comprised of clients, consultant architects and engineers, construction managers, contractors, O&M personnel, contracting specialists, and fellow project managers
• Obtains and assists in the solicitation of project approvals from internal University entities, appropriate government agencies, and community interest groups
• Develops and ensures adherence to project budgets, schedules and GU campus plan, quality and code standards
• Responsible for the performance of design reviews supporting projects across campus
• Conducts or solicits on-site inspections of all aspects of assigned projects to evaluate A/E designers and contractor performance and confirm the satisfactory progression of work
• Performs designs of small projects, resolving problems involving the principles or practice of conceptual planning within the context of Master Planning, and the application of CADD proficiency relating to development of facilities planning studies, problem solving, and manipulation of data base information for development of reports as well as oral and written presentations
• Performs special project activities requiring application of technical expertise to the development of solutions to unusually difficult problems, as assigned

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level