Inside Higher Ed · 5 days ago
Sr. Project Manager, D&C (Johns Hopkins Facilities & Real Estate)
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$86K/yr - $150K/yr
8+ years expInside Higher Ed is seeking a Sr. Project Manager for the Design & Construction Unit at Johns Hopkins University. The role involves managing all aspects of design, construction, and occupancy for various projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget while providing excellent customer service.
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Responsibilities
Manages new construction, renovation, tenant fit-out, and capital renewal projects ranging in cost up to, and often exceeding, $20M
Typical assignments will include multiple projects with tight timelines, focused programs, difficult logistics and fixed budgets
Works cohesively with all units within the Johns Hopkins Facilities and Real Estate (JHFRE) Department
Represents the University to external constituencies, including architects, engineers, constructors, regulatory agencies, etc. on a variety of issues related to project development and delivery and develops excellent vendor relations based on reasonable expectations, consistency in project execution, fairness, prompt payment, and enjoyable working relationships
Provides exemplary customer service by actively managing the entire design and construction project, including initiation, design, budget, and construction, by providing timely and accurate updates to the client representative regarding project status, budget and schedule
Project Initiation Reviews program requirements and scope with Client Representative & Users. Implements Economic Inclusion goals for each project
Develops project milestone schedule
Utilizes PMWeb for all project documentation and records including budget approval, design documents, invoicing, RFIs, submittals, etc
Review and finalize potential bidders with Director D&C, Associate Director D&C and client representative
Prepares and manages Requests for Proposals for design, geotechnical survey, surveying, general contracting, construction management, furniture, equipment, commissioning, testing & inspection, moving, etc
Receives, tabulates and analyzes bids and proposals. Reviews and makes recommendation of award with client representative
Prepares contracts and purchase orders for all project vendors. Establish project deliverable requirements
Project Design Coordinates internal and external project reviews
Ensures adherence to D&C policies, procedures, and project management standards. Promotes sustainable practices in the project delivery process
Review project design for adherence to JHU design standards and client requirements. Manages project design to ensure budget and schedule compliance
Monitor project deliverables for compliance with project requirements. Reviews Economic Inclusion work plans and monitors/verifies participation. Monitors design schedule to meet project milestones
Review project status and provide risk assessment with regard to budget and schedule
Project Budget Establishes, maintains and monitors project budget. Provides cash flow projections as required
Reviews and approve all project invoices
Reviews and approve all change events and change orders. Manages budget forecasts and contingency
Reviews and approves project insurance certificates
Project Construction Coordinates project logistics, distribute notification to JHU and non-JHU constituents. Coordinates project outage requirements
Ensures adherence to policies, procedures, and D&C project management standards. Promotes sustainable practices in the project delivery process
Monitors project construction for adherence to JHU design standards and client requirements. Manages project construction to ensure budget and schedule compliance
Monitors construction schedule to meet project milestones
Monitors project deliverables for compliance with project requirements. Reviews Economic Inclusion work plans and monitors/verifies participation
Reviews RFIs and submittals for compliance with project requirements and design standards. Manages JHU procurements, such as furniture, equipment, moving, etc
Reviews project status and provide risk assessment with regard to budget and schedule
Communication Possesses superior written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present complex material in a useful and understandable fashion to diverse audiences
Exchanges routine and non-routine information to JHFRE staff, JHU service providers, vendors, and internal and external clients using tact and persuasion as appropriate
Communicates with Hopkins constituents so they are informed of project planning and progress
Clearly communicates and reinforces performance expectations and responsibilities to project teams
Ability to advocate a position and negotiate or compromise as necessary
Uses verbal and written communication to establish a culture of collaboration, consensus-based problem solving and positive diplomacy
Decision Making Makes project decisions based upon department standards of operation. Reviews potential issues with Associate Director and Director, as necessary
Provides day to day project management with limited supervision
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering preferred. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of education
Eight to twelve years project management experience with a proven track record of providing exemplary customer service
Knowledge of design and construction business practices including, but not limited to, scope preparation, contract issues, insurance requirements, labor rates, invoicing, etc
Experience and knowledge of design and construction methodologies for a variety of building types, mechanical and electrical systems and construction delivery methods
Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula
Strategic thinker with proven planning skills
Ability to coordinate and prioritize tasks, resolve problems, negotiate solutions and prioritize tasks
Builds and sustains positive and collaborative working relationships with a wide range of constituents
Proficient in the use of MS Office, MS Project, and pdf mark-up software; familiarity with AutoCAD and BIM
Company
Inside Higher Ed
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Funding
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2006-08-31Series Unknown
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