Engineering Project Manager - Capital Projects - OFMD

Scheduled Hours 40

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

Position Summary

The Washington University School of Medicine Operations & Facilities Management Department provides a range of services for the medical campus in a customer-focused, efficient, and sustainable manner.

Operations & Facilities Management maintains 61 university buildings and provides operational, planning, and construction services to over 8.

3 million gross square feet of space. We will open three new facilities between 2023 and 2025 with over 1.5M BGSF. In addition, the School of Medicine continues expanding its reach on and off campus in teaching, clinical care, and research.

Our team plays a vital and important role in delivering clinical care, research, and education services.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyzes construction projects to review architectural, mechanical and electrical items, providing problem resolution.
• Monitors and coordinates projects to assure completion in accordance with schedule.
• Estimates project cost, evaluates proposed changes to projects and approves payment.
• Maintains compliance with building and safety codes and other regulations, reviews engineering and architectural drawings and specifications.
• Directs construction supervisors and monitors the progress & construction activities including delivery and use of material, machinery, equipment & vehicles.
• Understands mechanical, electrical and structural systems and provides owners review of operations.
• Participates in project meetings and committee meetings.
• Monitors project cost.
• Directs, counsels and advises other departments on all building planning matters.
• Consults with departments to qualify and quantify specific facility requirements.
• Evaluates the appropriateness of specific project requirements and recommends the most appropriate and cost-effective solution for completing the work.
• Develops and maintains specific project budgets which annually exceed $15 million.
• Develops and maintains the project schedules.
• Advises appropriate authorities of major changes in project schedules or budgets, which affect the overall construction work or departmental operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in construction.
• This position requires a wide range of technical and professional experience in building design / construction, construction cost estimating, furniture and office equipment, asset verification, accounting principles and a general knowledge of construction.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate in a fast-paced environment with tight completion time frames.
• Demonstrated effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Project management and leadership experience desired.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency in MS Office suite, including spreadsheets and databases in a Windows environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and productivity.
• Prefer experience working in a large, highly structured environment with complex teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering and six years of related experience.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Grade G15

Salary Range Base pay is commensurate with experience. The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University.

Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.

edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position.

The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure / certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and / or governmental registry checks.

All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

EEO / AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups.

It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

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