Project Manager I

7 months ago


Fairfax, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

Department: Facilities

Classification: Architect/Engineer 1

Job Category:  Classified Staff

Job Type:  Full-Time

Work Schedule:  Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type:  Hybrid Eligible

Pay Band:  05

Salary:  Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check:  Yes

Motor Vehicle Records Check: Yes

About the Department:

George Mason University Facilities ensures a quality physical environment supporting the mission of the university. We will be the technical and business experts of choice with the total trust and confidence of our students, faculty, and staff.

About the Position:  

Want a work on a beautiful college campus with 677 acres of wooded land? Then start a new job as a State employee of Virginia. We’ve got the work. We have a great team. Now, we need an additional team member to contribute to our busy environment. We want someone who is reliable, takes pride in their work, and will make a noticeable contribution to the educational facilities at George Mason. Your manager can trust that you will get the job done.

George Mason’s Facilities department is committed to providing a safe, functional, and clean community experience at the university. So, what’s in it for you?

Great benefits for you…

Lots of leave, including paid annual leave, paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid two-week winter break (please note – the break employees often receive during the holiday season is not regularly guaranteed and is subject to annual approval); Tuition exemption and professional development; Commuter Choice Transit Benefit; Virginia Retirement System Hybrid Plan; and Patriot Perks discounts to restaurants, events, and more

For you and your family…

Health/dental/vision benefits; and Tuition dependent benefit (restrictions apply).

We know, it’s a good career opportunity. Here's what the job looks like....

Responsibilities:

The Project Manager I is responsible for managing capital planning, project planning and programming, design, construction, and fit-out for less complex capital and non-capital projects from project initiation through turn-over. Here's a partial list of the primary duties: 

Management of moderately complex renovation or upgrade/replacement projects, generally under $1M in budget with a completion time of one year; Work with Capital Planners or business units to identify user's capital and non-capital needs including new programmatic and renewal requirements for buildings and infrastructure. Develop scope, budget, and schedule for capital projects; Develop project scope of services as required on assigned projects and coordinate with contracts for solicitation of RFQ or proposal request; issuance of contract or task order; Participate in A/E selection as requested; Maintain a working knowledge of A/E contractual responsibilities (including requirements set forth in the contract MOU and CPSM), and administer A/E contracts for all assigned projects through design and construction; Promptly address A/E performance issues if performance does not meet contractual obligations; Facilitate A/E dispute resolution; Manage programming and design of assigned capital projects to ensure that A/E design submittals maximize the users' program goals and are compliant with the project's authorization criteria, Mason's Higher Education Capital Outlay Manual, Campus Master Plan, and Design Guidelines and Construction Standards; Ensure that design submittal, review, and approval processes are completed in accordance with the applicable regulatory authority, the HECO Manual, University procedures and project schedules; Implement recovery actions when activity delays impact the design completion date; Manage Value Engineering process of assigned projects; Perform design and constructability reviews, lead construction phasing and logistics planning for assigned projects; Coordinate work efforts of institutional organizations such as interior design, environmental graphic design, information technology, access control, and environmental health safety and risk management to ensure that program objectives, institutional design and construction standards, regulatory requirements, project schedule requirements, and project budget are achieved; Coordinate with Facilities Contracts and A/E to develop request for CMR proposals or bid solicitations; Participate in CMR or GC selection process as requested; Provide leadership and work closely with project team to manage construction phase activities of assigned projects; Visit project site(s) regularly to assess progress and quality of work; Manage submission of all required submittals for timely regulatory review by the appropriate agency; Ensure inspections occur at appropriate intervals during construction progress; Ensure issuance of certificate of occupancy or closing of permit to meet project schedule; Serve as primary point of contact with academic and business unit representatives for assigned projects throughout the duration of the project; With academic and business unit representatives develop project objectives, program requirements, schedule requirements and a project budget; Ensure maintenance project files in project manage software including timely upload of documents, completion of templates, and manage project approvals for budget, contracts, and schedules; and Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in related field; Significant experience, generally 5-7 years, with facilities project management in design and/or construction, preferably with large scale projects for institutional clients such as institutions of higher education; Experience, generally 5-7 years, as Project Engineer directing Design and Construction Contracts with demonstrated independent decision making; Experience in selecting, negotiating, and managing professional services contracts; Demonstrated knowledge of architecture/engineering/construction management and the design and construction process; General knowledge of furniture acquisition/installation; data, power, and telecomm coordination; and building commissioning; Ability to coordinate multiple priorities/actions with desired results; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Ability to read and understand documents, plans, and specifications; Ability to maintain professional relationships with associates, subordinates, contractors, and the University community; and Must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator’s license that meets all of GMU’s requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason’s Vehicle Use Policy 1411 . The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the driver’s licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all candidates selected with employment contingent upon a favorable review.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in related field; and Experience with Design-Bid-Build required; and Experience with Design-Build and/or Construction Management at Risk delivery methods desired.

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the  Project Manager I at Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a resume and writing sample/portfolio.

Posting Open Date: May 29, 2024

For Full Consideration, Apply by: June 12, 2024

Open Until Filled?: Yes



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