Description

The Planning, Design & Construction (PD&C) department is responsible for all major and minor capital projects for the Bloomberg School of Public Health (BSPH). Under general supervision of the Assistant Director of Planning, we are seeking a Sr. Design & Construction Project Manager who will manage and provide oversight on all phases of building design and construction for assigned projects.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages new construction, renovation, and tenant fit out, and capital renewal projects ranging in cost up to, and often exceeding, $20 M.
• Typical assignments will include multiple projects with tight timelines, focused programs, difficult logistics and fixed budgets.
• Works cohesively with all units within the Bloomberg Facilities Management 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.
• Review and finalize potential bidders with Director FM, Assistant Director PD&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 PD&C policies, procedures, and project management standards. Promotes sustainable practices in the project delivery process.
• Review project design for adherence to BSPH 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 BSPH and non-BSPH constituents. Coordinates project outage requirements.
• Ensures adherence to policies, procedures, and PD&C project management standards. Promotes sustainable practices in the project delivery process.
• Monitors project construction for adherence to BSPH 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 BSPH procurements, such as furniture, equipment, moving, etc.
• Reviews project status and provide 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 BSPH 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.

Decision Making

• Makes project decisions based upon department standards of operation. Reviews potential issues with Assistant Director and Director, as necessary. Provides day to day project management with limited supervision.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of design and construction business practices including, but not limited to, scope preparation, contract issues, insurance requirements, labor rates, invoicing, etc.
• Experience and knowledge of design and construction methodologies for a variety of building types, mechanical and electrical systems and construction delivery methods.
• Strategic thinker with proven planning skills.
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize tasks, resolve problems, negotiate solutions and prioritize tasks. Builds and sustains positive and collaborative working relationships with a wide range of constituents. Proficient in the use of MS Office, MS Project, and pdf mark-up software; familiarity with AutoCAD and BIM.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or related field.
• Ten years of construction/project management experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Classified Title: Sr. Design & Construction Project Manage
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PF
Starting Salary Range: $85,500 - $149,800 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health
Department name: Planning, Design & Construction
Personnel area: School of Public Health

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Accommodation Information
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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week