Inside Higher Ed · 5 days ago
Project Manager, D&C (Johns Hopkins Facilities & Real Estate)
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$73K/yr - $128K/yr
5+ years expJohns Hopkins Facilities and Real Estate is seeking a Project Manager for their Design & Construction Unit. The role involves managing renovation, tenant fit-out, and capital renewal projects while ensuring timely completion and adherence to budget and design standards.
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Responsibilities
Reporting to an Associate Director of Design & Construction, the incumbent is responsible for management of renovation, tenant fit-out, and capital renewal projects. Typical assignments will include multiple projects with tight timelines, focused programs, difficult logistics and fixed budgets
Provides exemplary customer service by actively managing the design and construction project process, from initiation through completion, by providing timely and accurate updates to the client representative regarding project status, budget and schedule
Works cohesively with all units of Johns Hopkins Facilities and Real Estate (JHFRE) Department. Project Manager will work closely with Sr. Project Managers in support of a variety of projects simultaneously
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
Project Initiation Reviews program requirements and scope with Associate Director, Client Representative & Users
Participates in completion of Project Request Form and Work Induction process
Implements Economic Inclusion goals for each project
Develops project milestone schedule
Utilizes PM Web for all project documentation and records including budget approval, design documents, invoicing, RFIs, submittals, etc
Reviews 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
In conjunction with established best practices and through collaboration with the contracting team, 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
Collaborates with JHFRE colleagues to coordinate leases with critical project milestones
Project Design Coordinates internal and external project reviews
Prepares documentation for leadership review
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 quality, budget and schedule compliance
Monitor project deliverables for compliance with project requirements
Reviews Economic Inclusion work plans and monitors/verifies participation
Monitors design schedule and coordinates with Planning & Architecture representative to meet project milestones
Review project status and provide risk assessment with regard to budget and schedule
Facilitates internal and external meetings necessary to meet project objectives
Project Budget Establishes, maintains and monitors project budget
Provides quarterly cash flow projections as required
Review and approve all project invoices
Review and approve all change events and change orders
Manages budget forecasts and contingency
Review and facilitate approval of project insurance limits and 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 provides risk assessment with regard to budget and schedule
Create and distribute monthly update reports
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, both internal and external to department so they are informed of project planning and progress
Clearly communicates and reinforces performance expectations and responsibilities to project teams
Advocates 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
Provides written updates and reports to AD and project stakeholders
Coordinates press releases, website updates, articles, and other project communications with internal Communications team
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
Exercises appropriate judgment, ethical prowess, and core values on a consistent basis
Utilizes input from Sr. Project Manager when appropriate
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering preferred. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of education or the aforementioned degrees
Five years of 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
Detail oriented, strategic thinker with proven planning and problem-solving skills
Ability to organize, coordinate and prioritize tasks, resolve problems, negotiate solutions
Builds and sustains positive and collaborative working relationships with a wide range of constituents
Proficient use of MS Office, MS Project, and Bluebeam; familiarity with AutoCAD and Business Information Modeling (BIM)
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
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