Project Manager (Planning, Design & Construction) - Critical Facilities - Enterprise Physical Operations

University of Washington: CoMotion

$80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 3 years in Architectural Design, Design/Build, Renovation, Space Planning, or Construction Management.
  • Preferred 5 years in higher education or healthcare project management.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office for project management tasks.
  • Strong communication and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Organize and facilitate project meetings.
  • Monitor project budgets and schedules.
  • Ensure compliance with codes and regulations.
  • Communicate with stakeholders about project progress.
  • Provide guidance on building systems and architecture.
  • Integrate input from campus partners into project planning.
  • Recommend solutions to balance quality and timelines.

Benefits

  • Up to 22 days of vacation and 10 recognized holidays.
  • Competitive health insurance options with priority care.
  • Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
  • Defined contribution retirement plan with university contributions.
  • Wellness challenges and mental health resources available.
  • 4 weeks of caregiver leave for new parents.
  • Tuition coverage for employees and their families after seven years.
Full Job Description
Location
St. Louis, MO 63110 Scheduled Hours
40

Position Summary
Work can include organizing and facilitating project meetings, monitoring budgets and schedules, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and institutional standards. Project Managers communicate effectively with stakeholders, provide guidance on architectural and building systems, and escalate or resolve issues to support successful project outcomes. As project complexity increases, they take on broader oversight, integrate input from campus partners, and recommend effective solutions that balance quality, schedule, and institutional goals.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Work can include organizing and facilitating project meetings, monitoring budgets and schedules, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and institutional standards. Project Managers communicate effectively with stakeholders, provide guidance on architectural and building systems, and escalate or resolve issues to support successful project outcomes. As project complexity increases, they take on broader oversight, integrate input from campus partners, and recommend effective solutions that balance quality, schedule, and institutional goals.


Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

  •  Normal office environment.

Physical Effort

  • Typically sitting at desk or table.
  • Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement.
  • Requires travel on campus.

Equipment

  • Office 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 (3 Years)


Skills:

Not Applicable


Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

This posting may be used to fill one or more positions. The amount of experience required (three to seven years) will vary based on the level of position.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.


Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.


Work Experience:

Higher Education, Medical School, Healthcare, Or In Facilities Planning And Project Management (5 Years), Engineering (5 Years)

Skills:

Architecture (Buildings and Structures), Communication, Construction Analysis, Construction Design, Construction Management, Construction Specifications, Contractor Relations, Detail-Oriented, Engineering Program Management, Financial Management, Interior Design, Microsoft Office, Planning, Prioritization, Project Management, Self Motivation, Sound Judgment, Time Management

Grade
G13

Salary Range
Base pay is commensurate with experience.

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

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please emailor call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

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.

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