at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Opening Id: 50695
Department: Facilities Mgmt EV
Salary/Grade: EXS/14
Target hiring range for this position will be between be $175,000-$210,000 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.
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.
The role will support the department’s mission and values by exhibiting the following: inclusiveness, respect, initiative, collaboration, innovation, and accountability. The incumbent will strive to provide excellent service when performing job responsibilities and will practice safe work procedures, and follow safety rules at all times.
Please note: Requires frequent visits to active construction sites including climbing ladders/stairs, navigating through work site conditions, and long periods of standing/walking.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Manages project management staff throughout the life cycle of the project.
- Assists project managers in 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 improv
