Project Manager, Energy and Sustainability - Planning and Facilities Management - Georgetown University

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Project Manager, Energy and Sustainability - Planning and Facilities Management - Georgetown University

Job Overview

The Project Manager, Energy and Sustainability ​is responsible for projects and related to the University’s energy infrastructure and facility sustainability goals. Projects and programs shall be managed from the study/concept stage through closeout and turnover to operations and maintenance (O&M) personnel; and scopes of work may range from utility infrastructure renewal to the implementation of processes surrounding water usage reduction and fleet electrification.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide direction and coordination of project teams composed of non-facilities stakeholders, Georgetown Energy Partners, consultants, contractors, Georgetown O&M personnel, Capital Projects team members, and others
• Obtain and assist in the solicitation of project approvals from internal University entities, appropriate government agencies, and community interest groups
• Help track project budgets, schedules, interactions with concurrent projects, quality and code standards, and where applicable - sustainability and Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) targets
• Coordinate the completion of study and design reviews supporting projects across campus
• Conduct or solicit inspections of assigned projects to evaluate program/project performance and confirm the satisfactory progression of work
• As assigned, perform special project activities requiring the application of technical expertise to develop solutions to challenging problems

Work Interactions and Work Mode Designation

Reporting directly to the Associate Director for Energy and Utilities Programs, the Project Manager, Energy and Sustainability provides project management support under general direction, manages multiple projects concurrently with budget values of $5K to $30M per project, and concurrently manages oversight of Georgetown Energy Partnership-led studies and designs, problem-solving analyses, and reports. They are responsible for reviewing and coordinating stakeholder reviews of all relevant designs and studies for adequacy of all aspects of complete design; and for code compliance, GU standards, and regulatory requirements where applicable.

They work with Georgetown Energy Partners to manage project teams and coordinate with internal University stakeholders; and hold contractors and consultants accountable for the completion and performance of work as stipulated by the contracted scope of work and schedule.

This position has been designated as On-Campus, but may negotiate a hybrid schedule with the position’s supervisor. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree - preferably in an engineering, sustainability, or project management discipline, from an accredited program, though exceptions could be considered based on experience
• 5 or more years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management, project management, sustainability, or consulting on sustainability/energy activities, operational programs, and facilities improvement projects in an institutional setting
• Proficiency with general office computer programs, including Microsoft Office Suite
• State Registration as an Architect, Engineer, or Engineer-in-Training – preference for either a) LEED accreditation or b) Certification from the Association of Energy Engineers
• Computer literacy and capacity for effectively using Microsoft like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualification

Experience with CAD, Bluebeam, Smartsheets, Procore, etc.

Physical Requirements of Role

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