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Director of Project Management

Evanston, IL • On-site

Northwestern University
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$14/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Northwestern University rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 49 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Department: Facilities Mgmt EV
Salary/Grade: EXS/14
Job Summary:
The Director of Project Management will manage multiple related teams of managers and professionals responsible for the capital projects delivery process, from the design phase through commissioning and close-out. Provides day to day business operational oversight of financial, budget, contracting and scheduling for all capital projects. Is responsible for managing the design and construction of physical assets and bringing them online in the most efficient and economical manner.
Specific Responsibilities:
  • Manages project management staff throughout the life cycle of the project.
  • Assists project managers by defining program, budgets, schedule, negotiating contracts, securing building permits, delivery of materials and equipment and ensuring that projects run on time and within budget.
  • Evaluates capital project request for feasibility, and prepares preliminary budget, cash flow, schedule, and project delivery recommendations
  • Liaison to the Building Departments of Chicago/Evanston, and other related agencies.
  • Serves as Facilities representative to one or more schools or major units (such as The Pritzker Law School, Feinberg Medical School, and Kellog)
  • Develops staff to improve technical and managerial skills, identify, and correct areas of program execution weakness through training and mentoring.
  • Provides oversight of project budgets, master schedules, and coordinates value engineering exercises with supported customers to maintain both program and budget.
  • Develops and provides timely quantitative and qualitative information to support decision making as well as broad awareness of construction projects, including schedule, budget, board materials, and routine management metrics.
  • Accountable for RFP process and award of design and construction professionals.
  • Manages relationships with architects and constructors to ensure that
  • Northwestern's interests are best served, and goals are achieved.
  • Responsible for reporting up to senior director capital programs ensuring projects are managed appropriately, completed within budget and on schedule through adherence of defined processes and procedures.
  • Ensures Northwestern business diversity goals for construction projects are met.
Miscellaneous
Performed other duties
Minimum Qualifications: (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances)
  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management plus ten (10) years of relevant experience in professional practice or related job discipline.
  • Detailed understanding of building systems, construction practices, contracting procedures and building design methodologies.
  • Experience in design and construction administration, technical development, contract preparation, and financial administration.
  • Strong supervision and management skills.
  • Experience in managing direct reports.
Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)
  • Proven track record of successful management of capital construction projects.
  • Expertise in urban/vertical construction.
  • Thorough knowledge of current building codes and standards.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work in a team environment, build coalitions, and communicate effectively with diverse students, faculty, and staff population.
  • Proven analytical, communication, and organization skills as well as an ability to self-motivate, multitask, and work in a fast paced environment under deadlines.
  • Must be detail orientated, while maintaining big picture vision of the project.
Preferred Qualifications: (Education and experience)
  • Professional Registration in Architecture or Engineering. Masters Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or Business
Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)
  • Experience in higher education design and construction.
  • Experience in managing business functions.
Target hiring range for this position will be between $170,000-$198,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data
Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.
Work-Life and Wellness:
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.
Professional Growth & Development:
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement . Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process .
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