Construction Project Manager

Description:

Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Manages new construction, renovation, tenant fit out, and capital renewal projects ranging in cost up to, and often exceeding, $20M.
Typical assignments will include multiple projects with tight timelines, focused programs, difficult logistics and fixed budgets.
Works cohesively with all units within the Johns Hopkins Facilities and Real Estate (JHFRE) Department.

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.

Provides exemplary customer service by actively managing the entire design and construction project, including initiation, design, budget, and construction, by providing timely and accurate updates to the client representative regarding project status, budget and schedule.

Project Initiation
Reviews program requirements and scope with Client Representative & Users.
Implements Economic Inclusion goals for each project.
Develops project milestone schedule.
Utilizes PMWeb for all project documentation and records including budget approval, design documents, invoicing, RFIs, submittals, etc.
Review 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.
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.

Project Design
Coordinates internal and external project reviews.
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 budget and schedule compliance.
Monitor project deliverables for compliance with project requirements.
Reviews Economic Inclusion work plans and monitors/verifies participation.
Monitors design schedule to meet project milestones.
Review project status and provide risk assessment with regard to budget and schedule.

Project Budget
Establishes, maintains and monitors project budget.
Provides cash flow projections as required.
Reviews and approve all project invoices.
Reviews and approve all change events and change orders.
Manages budget forecasts and contingency.
Reviews and approves project insurance 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.

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 so they are informed of project planning and progress.
Clearly communicates and reinforces performance expectations and responsibilities to project teams.
Ability to advocate 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering.
Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.