Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
The Operations & Facilities Management Department (OFMD) at WashU Medicine provides essential services that sustain the medical campus’ mission of excellence in patient care, research, and education. Guided by our PRIDE+ Core Values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, Excellence, and Mutual Support, we foster a culture of accountability, service, and collaboration across the medical campus.
OFMD manages the maintenance and operation of more than 65 buildings, encompassing over 14.8 million gross square feet, including the 11-story, 609,000-square-foot Neuroscience Research Building (NRB), home to one of the world’s largest concentrations of neuroscientists. Our team delivers operational and administrative support, strategic planning, and project management to ensure efficient, safe, and innovative facility operations.
As WashU Medicine continues to expand its clinical, research, and teaching footprint across and beyond campus, OFMD remains a trusted partner, driving excellence through seamless facility management and unwavering support of the university’s mission. For additional information, view a quick message from some of our employees: https://facilities.med.wustl.edu/Careers.
The Senior Project Manager leads the planning, design, and execution of complex facilities and capital projects, ensuring alignment with institutional standards, budgets, and long-range campus goals. Serves as the owner’s representative, coordinates across departments and external partners to deliver high-quality projects that support the university’s mission and strategic vision. Provides strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to manage multiple projects from concept through completion. This position will work on projects on all WashU campuses.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manages and oversees multiple small to large and complex facilities and/or capital projects from initiation to completion in alignment with the department's project delivery process. Includes planning, design, and construction projects on and off campus, focusing on quality, budget, and schedule in alignment with standards and vision.
- Develops and leads processes, creates meeting content when needed. Facilitates and participates in planning and project meetings with campus partners, including BJH, SLCH, BJC, etc., to ensure seamless integration and construction across campuses.
- Evaluates the appropriateness of specific project requirements and recommends the most appropriate and cost-effective solution for completing the work. Provides owners' review of projects with understanding of architectural components, building systems, and construction methods, aligned with the University's strategic vision and plans.
- Establishes and monitors project activity, budgets, and schedules. This includes, but is not limited to, owners' directions, change orders, signage, move management, and activation.
- Consults with departments to qualify and quantify specific program, project, and facility requirements. May advise and consult as space becomes activated and operationalized.
- As the owner's representative, provides oversight and coordinates planning, design, and construction-related activities. Communicates with stakeholders regularly, and ensures escalations are properly identified, addressed, and distributed to the group at large.
- Maintains compliance with building and safety codes and other regulations, reviews engineering and architectural drawings and specifications. Assists in developing, maintaining, and enforcing WashU Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection, Design, and Construction guidelines and standards.
- Understands the business need for each project and makes ongoing decisions based on what's best for the organization, even if it means challenging stakeholders on critical success factors.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Normal office environment
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at a desk or table
- Typically standing or walking
- Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement
- Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations
Equipment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Architectural Design, Design/Build, Renovation, Space Planning, And/Or Construction Management (10 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
LEED Accredited Professional - Green Building Certification Institute
Work Experience:
Higher Education, Medical School, Healthcare, Or In Facilities Planning And Project Management (12 Years)
Skills:
Accountability, Architecture (Buildings and Structures), Building Codes, Campus Planning, Capital Projects, Client Consulting, Communication, Construction Management, Continual Improvement Process, Detail-Oriented, Diplomacy, Engineering Practices, Financial Management, Innovative Initiatives, Interior Design, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Leadership, Organizational Assessment, Planning, Post Occupancy Evaluations, Problem Solving, Project Management, Project Process Improvement, Safety Standards, Supervision
Grade
G16
Salary Range
$96,000.00 - $169,300.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.