Project Manager

Job Requisition:

JR101658 Project Manager (Open)

Job Posting Title:

Project Manager

Department:

CC00444 WM001 | WMUO | FPDC Operating Budget

Job Family:

Staff - Program Management

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular (benefited)

Job Requisition Primary Location:

William & Mary

Primary Job Posting Location:

Posting Location - William & Mary

Job Description Summary:

The mission of the Office of the University Architect (OUA) and Design and Construction (D&C) team is to support W&M as a leader among liberal arts and science universities by providing excellent service that is efficient, inclusive, transparent, and accountable. In delivering service, the D&C team maintains a focus on collaboration, continuous improvement, best-in-class technology, and the strategic and sustainable use of university resources while maintaining compliance with attention to corporate social responsibility both within the institution and among its suppliers.

The D&C Team is an integral element of the OUA and Business Affairs and serves to create, maintain, and continuously improve the William & Mary physical environment to enable excellence in teaching, research, and public service.

Reporting to the Director of Design and Construction, the Project Manager (PM) is responsible for oversight and management of projects of varying scopes, in a variety of disciplines. Typical projects include General Fund capital projects, Maintenance Reserve funded projects, and smaller departmental projects. The primary project focus will be on small to medium-sized campus infrastructure, facilities and building additions, alterations, and renovation projects.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Ensures project alignment with established technical design standards, individual project goals, and the University’s sustainability and energy goals.
• Manages specific architectural, engineering and construction projects, including the management, coordination and development of construction drawings and specifications.
• Determines user needs and defines the scope of professional services required. Develops and manages project budgets.
• Ensures Small, Women, and Minority (SWaM) goals are achieved. Manage other projects and special initiatives as assigned.
• Reviews design deliverables for compliance with campus standards and in coordination with Facilities Operations & Maintenance staff.

Job Description:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction or related field, OR equivalent

• combination of education, training, and experience.

• Experience managing the design and construction of projects of varying sizes that altogether total in the $10-$20M range.

• Contract experience in integrated project delivery.

• Comprehensive knowledge of business, management, and project planning and development.

• Ability to coordinate the development of project scopes/programs and to develop realistic project budgets and timelines.

• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, delegate, and supervise work.

• Demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of constituencies using strong analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Working knowledge of applicable building codes, standards, and accessibility guidelines.

• Working knowledge using project management systems and software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Registration as a professional engineer or architect in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

• Background in sustainable design, including credentials as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) AP or LEED GA or the ability to obtain the credential within the first year of employment. 

• Experience with the State of Virginia Capital Outlay design and construction process and pooled funding process.

• Experience managing utilities and infrastructure projects including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing scopes of work.

Conditions of Employment: 

• Extended work hours may be required in support of project delivery and preparation of associated reports, and may include scheduled and unscheduled, nights and weekends, and or holidays.

• Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings and training at in-state and out-of-state locations.

• Applicants must be physically able to negotiate horizontal and vertical construction in order to assess and inspect projects.

• This position has been designated as essential to the op