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Req #: 234842

Department: UW FACILITIES: ASSET MANAGEMENT

Appointing Department Web Address: https://facilities.uw.edu/

Posting Date: 06/07/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $7,769 - $8,740 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230119_a11y.pdf)

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

UW Facilities (UWF) manages the University’s buildings, infrastructure, and land, with more than 1,100 employees in a variety of fields. The Asset Management group includes Capital & Space Management, Real Estate, Sustainability, and other teams responsible for planning and workload management. The Operations group includes Project Delivery, Maintenance & Construction, Campus Energy, Utilities & Operations, Building Services, Transportation Services and Safety. Supporting these groups, as well as the separate Emergency Management team, are the Business Intelligence & Information Technology group and the Finance & Administration group. Please visit UW Facilities web page for more information: UW Facilities .

The Project Delivery Group (PDG) is comprised of an executive director, directors, project and construction managers, contract manager and administrators, design and construction partners, within the Asset Management unit in UW Facilities. PDG is responsible for the delivery of capital projects that help fulfill the University’s teaching, research, health care and innovation mission. From concept to completion to transition to occupancy, PDG leads the planning, design and construction required to execute and successfully complete projects ranging from small remodels to new buildings. As respected industry leaders, PDG brings experience, knowledge, a collaborative mindset, and a focus on client service to comprehensively manage all aspects of the different project delivery methods including critical patient care rosters, job order contracting, design-bid-build, GCCM, design-build and public/private partnerships.

The Project Delivery Group (PDG) has an outstanding opportunity for a Project Manager (Developer Led Projects) to serve as the University’s representative for the planning, design, procurement, construction, and acceptance of real estate projects within the limits of delegated authority and the approved project budget.

Under the supervision of the Director, the Project Manager is responsible for one or multiple real estate projects. Real estate projects are typically new buildings or interior fit-outs that include lease agreement negotiations; they may occur in buildings owned by other entities on their property or on property ground leased to them by the University. The Project Delivery Group places a strong emphasis on skilled and versatile assistant project managers who are able to assist project managers throughout the full life cycle of project delivery, from planning through post-occupancy.

We value a leadership mindset, excellent communication skills, facility with budgets and schedules, and an ability to work with all members of project delivery teams in a highly collaborative environment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

(65%) Project Management:

• Manages multiple projects at various phases and in various locations, from project identification through design, approvals, permit issuance, construction, commissioning, and overall project close out. • Works with user groups and appropriate University units, develop project goals, scope, budget, and schedule to support the program. Describe this in the Project Work Plan and obtain approval for execution. • Coordinates and communicates effectively with the Real Estate unit’s leadership and project manager, as required by the project. • Manages the project to achieve project goals within the approved budget and schedule parameters. • Obtains approval for changes to budget and schedule where required. • Procures and manages the work of the project team to maximize collaboration and project value. • Working in partnership with the University construction manager, reviews project during construction, review of changes to ensure programmatic, budgetary and schedule conformance; recommend final project acceptance, and participate in resolution of contract disputes. • Develops project hazard analysis. Develop plan and obtain approval for program to address hazards. Work with the University construction manager to establish safety requirements with each project. • Coordinates review and approves change orders; approves invoices, reviews projects for compliance with contract commitments, prepares project status and budget reports; prepares documents for review by institutional governing boards. • Ensures project issues are resolved at the lowest possible level and utilizes the project governance structure effectively.

(20%) Planning:

• Participates with other UW Facilities units in formation of given projects, including establishment of goals, budget, schedule, funding plan, and benchmarking. • Reviews and assesses UW property for conformance with University design standards, emerging utility and infrastructure requirements as well as program suitability as required to achieve institutional objectives. • Participates in and support the space/asset management effort and functions to manage UW physical assets to produce highest return considering the Campus Master Plan, Land Use Plan, and Strategic Plan. • Responsible for ensuring that project data and reports are updated as required in various UW Facilities reporting databases.

(10%) Owner’s Representation:

• Conducts consultant selection process; estimates fees, evaluates proposals, recommends consultant selection, negotiates, and prepares contract agreements. • Directs the work of consultants to provide project design in conformance with project program, budget and schedule. • Represents the institution to Federal, State and local funding, planning and regulatory agencies. • Keeps appropriate governmental and interest groups fully informed; organize and participate in presentations to institutional governing boards and committees.

(5%) Other:

• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness. • Manage stressful situations and change priorities effectively. • Anticipate, recognize, and resolve problems. • Be responsible and accountable. • Use organizational skills and pay attention to details. • Maintain a positive, optimistic, and success-oriented attitude. • Exercise professionalism, which includes being tactful and courteous. • Exhibit a professional work ethic. • Demonstrate a collaborative, team-oriented mindset. • Continuously promote a safe work environment.

Additional competencies for this position that are central to the fulfillment of PDG mission include:

• Creating and maintaining productive working relationships with customers, construction and consultant partners, other UW units, and the PDG team. • Exhibiting attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasks and deliverables. • Managing and prioritizing workload independently. • Expressing ideas clearly and concisely in verbal and written form. • Working under pressure to meet internal and external deadlines. • Understanding and complying with relevant internal and external procedures and regulations (UW, City, State, and Federal).

Requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Management and 4 years of related experience. • Working knowledge of facilities management, construction management, and commercial real estate development practices and terminology.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Desired:

• Work experience in the commercial leasing environment and tenant improvements. • Higher education, public works, or developer experience.

Conditions of Employment:

• Experience that demonstrates the successful use of collaborative communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to develop proficiency with Microsoft Projects and project management software. • Proficient computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). • Judgement in knowing when to ask questions and raise issues. • Must be able to work in a non-smoking environment. • Possession of a valid Washington State driver’s license. • Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Application Process:

You will be asked to submit a cover letter AND your response (in a separate “Cover Letter Assessment” to the following (limited to 7900 characters):“We would like to know more about your experience with diversity, race and equity, and social justice. Please tell us about your experience engaging and working with diverse communities – particularly in the context of your professional, volunteer, or civic work. Please also address efforts you have made or been involved with to foster diversity competence and understanding.”

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University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.