Construction Project Manager

 

Description:

Specific Duties & 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.

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering or other related field.
A minimum of five years project management experience with a proven track record of providing exemplary customer service.
Additional experience may substitute for education to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.