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Assistant Vice President of Planning and Capital Projects
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Assistant Vice President of Planning and Capital Projects Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world. Requirements The Assistant Vice President of Planning and Capital Projects is responsible for the conception and implementation of capital projects across campuses and university interests. They play an integral leadership role in project delivery by designing and managing efficient and effective processes to align all internal and external participants in the program, and by leading a high performing professional staff of project managers and support resources. This position collaborates with senior academic and administrative leadership to support Georgetown's mission and will cultivate and sustain cooperative working relationships throughout the institution. The AVP will oversee the next decade of unprecedented growth in student enrollment, faculty, staff and physical space. The AVP will draw on both technical and strategic expertise to envision, develop and communicate how state-of-the-art design, intelligent construction and timely renovation can best support and advance the implementation of the university's master and strategic plans. At the same time, the AVP guarantees effective supervision and guidance for the practical management of construction and renovation projects of all sizes, requiring diverse and specialized skills, detailed technical specifications, large investments, and long-term impact on the university. The department's principles of customer service, project management, budgeting, quality control, tax control and profitable innovation will help guide the efforts to lead an approximately $500 million+/- capital program. AVP will assess the effectiveness of current practices, processes and systems, identify areas for improvement, and recommend, develop and implement projects to standardize professional practices, streamline processes and facilitate effective management and responsive execution of projects. Using data and analytics to understand the current portfolio, ability to forecast future staffing and resource needs, while experience with finance and budgeting are essential for the successful candidate and a strong understanding of construction costs and site conditions. The AVP will build strong working relationships and champion the interests of the department in university-wide interactions and participate in a variety of committees and initiatives, often representing the it in endeavors beyond areas of direct responsibility and authority. Work Interactions and Work Mode Designation This position reports directly to the Vice President for Planning and Facilities Management (PFM). AVP will have four assistant directors as direct reports and manage a department of 16-20 project managers. Position requires interaction with university faculty and staff, community interest groups, contractors, and subcontractors. Internal Collaboration:
External Collaboration:
Communication and Feedback:
This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation. Requirements and Qualifications The ideal candidate will bring relevant degrees, certificates or equivalent experience with minimum requirements including:
Preferred Qualifications
The work requires the employee to sit, walk and stand while working and moving about a normal office environment; to use arms and hands to lift and carry small to medium weight items, and to use fingers to operate computer key boards, writing and drawing instruments. Must have mobility to visit project sites and traverse rough terrain or construction, climb ladders or scaffolding and bend or crawl to inspect or observe situations. Responsibilities: Departmental leadership, process improvement and optimization
Project management and project delivery oversight
Departmental management and supervision
Technical support and interdepartmental coordination
Stakeholder engagement and communication
Safety and compliance
Pay Range: The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $135,188.00 - $264,291.85 Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors. Current Georgetown Employees: If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS (gms.georgetown.edu) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown. Submission Guidelines: Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions. Need Assistance: If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu. Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website. EEO Statement: Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Benefits: Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website. To apply, visit https://georgetown.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Georgetown_Admin_Careers/job/Main-Campus/Assistant-Vice-President-of-Planning-and-Capital-Projects_JR18171 jeid-0a7ceb8d0f90b440a8b47f3c0f6bcd6b |