Facilities Project Manager

Summary

Job Category:
Facility Planning, Design, and Construction
Job Title:
Facilities Project Manager
Job Category Definition:
This category covers all aspects of facility management, master planning, real estate services, building and infrastructure design, project design reviews, design and construction standard development, and construction project management. Responsibilities of these positions include: programmatic administration, coordination and management of projects, budgetary oversight, facilities management, and leadership of programs and services. Functions may include specialized architectural, engineering, site, and construction services; energy engineering; building code analysis; project scheduling, estimating, and management; and support of operations and maintenance.
Job Title Definition:
The Project Manager manages construction projects from design through construction and close out; develops project scope, project budgets, and program statements; coordinates the activities of the design team, including architects, engineers and consultants throughout the design process; supports planning by participating in the University master planning process and/or the individual project planning process; coordinates the bid/award activities for construction contracts and manages the construction by hiring, directing and coordinating the activities of Construction Managers, General Contractors or Multi-Prime Contractors; communicates and provides reports to the customer and senior management, promulgates progress and resolves issues as they arise; facilitates the value engineering exercises and ensures the final product meets the requirements of the contract documents and the University design/construction standards; reviews and approves payments to design professionals, construction contractors and material/equipment vendors; projects include new construction, fit-out of shell spaces, renovation of existing spaces and major maintenance of existing building and campus infrastructure; manages process includes the management and tracking of the design and construction budget as well as furniture, fixtures and equipment (FFE); coordinates the start-up of major utilities and equipment and the relocation of occupants into the finished space and evaluates design professionals and contractors at the close of a project. Duties are performed at various levels within the defined title.
Working Conditions:
Specific physical requirements and effort are outlined in Job Responsibilities Worksheet (list of essential job duties and responsibilities specific to a particular job at the unit level) in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).
Other Requirements:
Depending on the specific position held, a valid PA Driver’s License and ability to operate a motor vehicle may be required.

Levels

Level 1  

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
FCPD9001 J Exempt

Level 1 positions typically demonstrate baseline planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills along with baseline knowledge of routine work applications, employment regulations, policies, and procedures necessary to perform assigned managerial/supervisory tasks; follow recommended approach to assigned work to facilitate achievement of desired results and review completed work of others to verify accuracy and conformance to required procedures and special instructions; ensure employees practice respect for the opinions of others and an awareness of the value of diversity, safety, and environmental consciousness in the workplace; utilize a communication style that is appropriate for a given situation; practice positive approaches to problem solving for basic issues; evaluate recommended changes/improvements to quality improvement processes, procedures, policies, and plans; supervise assigned staff and coordinate routine activities to ensure successful completion of tasks.

Typical Education & Experience

0+ years related experience

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, Management or related discipline

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Certifications, Registrations or Licensure:
PE/RA/LRA registration track preferred; OSHA 10 Hour preferred; Valid PA Driver’s License and ability to operate a motor vehicle may be required

Typical Work Duties
  • Assist with the development project scope, budget and time line
  • Participate in the project design process
  • Assist with design constructability reviews
  • Coordinate the bid and award process
  • Coordinate the activities of the construction teams
  • Provide oversight for the installation of projects
  • Track budget and schedule and develop reports as directed
  • Assist in design/construction conflict resolutions
  • Brief customer on project processes and procedures
  • Interact to with team members to accomplish established goals
  • Ensure FFE is ordered, received and installed to meet project objectives
  • Learn and understand the project management process
  • Awareness of project safety issues (OSHA standards)

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Level 2  

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
FCPD9002 K Exempt

Level 2 positions typically demonstrate intermediate planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills along with intermediate knowledge of employment regulations, policies, and procedures necessary to perform assigned managerial/supervisory tasks; define work objectives, plans, priorities and deadlines and delegate routine tasks appropriately; review completed work of others to verify technical soundness and adherence to deadlines; coach, mentor, and motivate staff in a fair and consistent manner to achieve goals; coach employees on practices that promote the value of diversity, safety, and environmental consciousness in the workplace; demonstrate intermediate ability to communicate using more complex terms relevant to specific discipline; develop creative recommendations for solving problems that are varied and somewhat difficult in nature but with limited scope; identify and implement changes/improvements to quality improvement processes, procedures, policies, and plans; supervise staff and coordinate activities to ensure successful completion of tasks.

Typical Education & Experience

4+ years related experience

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, Management or related discipline

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Certifications, Registrations or Licensure:
Professional registration in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania may be required; Certification as a Certified Health Facility Manager may be required; OSHA 30-hour preferred; Valid PA Driver’s License and ability to operate a motor vehicle may be required

Typical Work Duties
  • Lead the development of project scope of work, budget and time line
  • Lead the design team selection
  • Coordinate the design process to ensure the design meets the intended goals of the project
  • Coordinate the selection and hiring of the Construction Manager or General Contractor
  • Lead design constructability reviews
  • Provide oversight for the execution of assigned projects
  • Prepare presentations illustrating the project intentions
  • Prepare presentations to promulgate status of budget and time line
  • Prepare written evaluations of design professional and construction contractor performance
  • Participate in the value engineering process
  • Conduct scheduled meetings to review project status, develop punch lists, and commission the project
  • Review and approve design professional and construction contractors applications for payment
  • Aware of University diversity commitment and proactive in pursuing MBE/WBE participation

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Level 3  

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
FCPD9003 L Exempt

Level 3 positions typically demonstrate proficient ability in work design, project management, financial planning and development of goals for accomplishing difficult unit assignments; demonstrate awareness of emerging trends, and changes in employment regulations, policies and procedures to proactively address issues; review completed work of others for conformity to policy, and effectiveness of approach; delegate more advanced tasks to others; facilitate optimal group dynamics and evaluate employee performance on difficult work assignments and recommend appropriate developmental opportunities; develop and implement practices that promote a culture of diversity, safety, and environmental consciousness and that is conducive to effective relationships among diverse groups of employees; use diplomacy and advanced communication skills in unstructured settings; modify, adapt, or refine guidelines, if necessary, to resolve issues or problems; develop, evaluate, enhance, and/or implement quality improvement practices, processes, procedures, or policies that have an impact on unit operations.

Typical Education & Experience

8+ years related experience

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, Management or related discipline

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Certifications, Registrations or Licensure:
Professional registration in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania may be required; Certification as a Certified Health Facility Manager may be required; OSHA 30 hour required; Valid PA Driver’s License and ability to operate a motor vehicle may be required

Typical Work Duties
  • Communicate and provide reports and presentations outlining the project status to the customer and senior University management
  • Ensure safety risk assessment, environmental health and infection control policies (HMC), as applicable, are adhered to by design professionals and construction contractors
  • Ensure design and construction teams are meeting the stated objectives of the project with respect to budget, scope and time line
  • Manage the selection of design teams, construction contractors and related consultants and suppliers
  • Represent the University to ensure all code compliance is obtained to support the project
  • Review and analyze change order requests for merit and cost reasonableness
  • Introduce new ideas and methods to more efficiently manage projects
  • Lead the activities of internal and external resources
  • Aware of University diversity commitment and proactive in pursuing MBE/WBE participation
  • Awareness of sustainability efforts

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Level 4  

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
FCPD9004 M Exempt

Level 4 positions typically demonstrate advanced skills in budget management, business development, communications, and leadership and execution of objectives critical to unit's success; provide detailed plans for changes to specific policies and procedures that may result from trends and changes in overall direction of functional and/or organizational responsibilities; monitor completed work of others to ensure soundness of approach, effectiveness in meeting requirements, the feasibility of recommendations and adherences to requirements; evaluate and enhance practices that promote a strong commitment to inclusionary practices which support diversity, safety, and environmental consciousness throughout the University; demonstrate diplomacy in persuading and influencing a variety of people to achieve results; resolve complex, controversial or unprecedented issues and problems, and demonstrate sound judgment by considering values, risks, impact and implications of actions throughout organization; set clear expectations and hold management team accountable for effectively coaching, mentoring and motivating their respective staffs; develop, evaluate, enhance, and/or implement quality improvement practices, processes, procedures, or policies that have an impact on University operations.

Typical Education & Experience

10+ years related experience

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, Management or related discipline

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Certifications, Registrations or Licensure:
Professional registration in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania may be required; Certification as a Certified Health Facility Manager may be required; LEED AP preferred; OSHA 30 hour required; Valid PA Driver’s License and ability to operate a motor vehicle may be required

Typical Work Duties
  • Ensure all code compliance is obtained to support the project
  • Institute a cost control program on all projects with monthly updates
  • Maintain project schedules on a monthly basis, reporting any potential issues to upper management
  • Ensure quality control program is established and maintained on all projects
  • Establish communication plans on projects to ensure project team is meeting the stated objectives and timelines
  • Represent the University to ensure all code compliance is obtained to support the project
  • Lead the effort to solicit and select appropriate design teams
  • Hire, supervise, train, and mentor staff
  • Develop new ideas and opportunities to more effectively manage department resources
  • Monitor market and industry trends to ensure new methods of executing work are investigated and implemented within the department
  • Create new opportunities for others to expand upon
  • Identify problem solving opportunities to enhance University project management abilities
  • Manage feasibilities studies to promote new and innovative design/construction methods
  • Proactive with sustainability efforts
  • Introduce and implement best practices
  • Aware of University diversity commitment and successful in pursuing MBE/WBE participation
  • Seek leadership roles both within the Facilities Department (OPP) and University wide
  • Proactive in regards to project safety by creating a Safety 1st mentality on all project

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Level 5  

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
FCPD9005 N Exempt

Level 5 positions typically demonstrate awareness of broad issues and management trends and evaluate the impact of policy and procedure changes and adjust accordingly; apply management principles to ensure optimal performance throughout organization; ensure appropriate skills are developed and maintained at all levels of responsibility and realign staff responsibilities to meet desired changes in organization and/or University mission; develop plans, practices and efforts to ensure optimal support or diversity, safety, and environmental consciousness throughout the University; demonstrate high level of diplomacy in persuading and influencing a wide variety of people at various levels and locations to achieve results; develop and implement solutions to highly complex and often controversial problems that may have University-wide impact and establish new precedents for solving problems; develop and articulate broad goals and objectives for unit with multi-functions or University-wide impact; develop, evaluate, enhance, and/or implement quality improvement practices, processes, procedures, or policies that have a strategic impact on University operations.

Typical Education & Experience

12+ years related experience

Master’s Degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, Management or related discipline

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Certifications, Registrations or Licensure:
Professional registration in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania may be required; Certification as a Certified Health Facility Manager may be required; LEED AP required; OSHA 30 hour required; Valid PA Driver’s License and ability to operate a motor vehicle may be required

Typical Work Duties
  • Represent the University to ensure all code compliance is obtained to support campus master planning and development
  • Institute a comprehensive cost control program on all projects with monthly updates
  • Manage project schedules on a monthly basis, reporting any potential issues to upper management
  • Ensure comprehensive quality control program is established and maintained on all projects
  • Establish communication plans on projects to ensure project team is meeting the stated objectives and timelines
  • Hire, supervise, and train staff in department management fundamentals
  • Lead Universities committees to revise outdated and develop new policies that will advance the University status quo
  • Seek leadership roles both within the Facilities Department (OPP) and University wide
  • Lead University policy setting committees
  • Provide management/leadership capabilities to other departments in the University to assist in their development and advancement
  • Act as a technical and management resource for others to seek out for advice and counsel in problem solving aspects
  • Establish safety culture on projects and within unit
  • Negotiate large complex solutions that will advance strategic University goals

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.