Design & Construction Project Manager - Johns Hopkins Hospital : Job Details

Requisition ID: 115809

Design & Construction Project Manager

We are seeking a Design & Construction Project Manager who will be responsible for developing and maintaining the project budgets, schedules and scope of work statements; preparation of project construction estimates and schedules; plans review; project execution and management of consultant and contractor activities on minor and major capital projects ranging from $5,000 to $5,000,000. All activities to be performed under the supervision by the Assistant Director of Design and Construction, and in coordination with Departmental Administrators, and Facilities Management staff. Must be capable of managing multiple projects in multiple stages of development simultaneously.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

* Meets with and maintains liaison with design consultants, contractors, users, and in-house personnel.

* Interacts with individuals/users on many organizational levels throughout JHSPH, including Faculty, Directors, and Administrators.

* Interacts with external contacts; including architects, engineers, construction contractors and other consultants on a frequent (daily) basis to discuss and resolve issues related to project design and construction matters.

* Reviews and prepares documentation related to design documents prepared by design consultants. Project design and construction responsibilities range from bio-safety level two laboratories to standard office renovations.

* Provides routine monthly project status update reports to the Assistant Director of Project Management addressing costs, schedules and occupancy issues.

* Solicits competitive bid construction proposals from contractors, receives and evaluates bids.

* Reviews construction proposal and makes recommendations to Assistant Director of Project Management.

* Administers and monitors consultant schedules.

* Manages construction documents preparation for bidding.

* Represents JHSPH's interests while overseeing day to day construction activities for both minor and major capital building projects.

* Monitors quality standards of the contractor's work and conformance with the construction contract documents.

* Review and process contractor submittals as part of construction procedure.

* Review contractor's request for payment.

* Evaluate unforeseen conditions requiring additional work and expenditure of contingency fund; determine best plan of action with input from consultants; review contractor's change order pricing.

* Attend all project construction meetings to represent interests of Owner.

* Exchanges pertinent, routine and non-routine information with individuals outside the assigned department or institution.

* Answers questions and guides, either face to face, through written correspondence or by telephone.

* Attends administrative meetings as a representative of the department and reports meeting discussions or decisions to appropriate staff members.

* Uses various software applications such as spreadsheet, work processing and relational data base to assemble, manipulate and prepare reports and present data.

* Deliver high quality projects, on time and under budget

* Performs other related duties, as required, or assigned.

Physical Requirements

* Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.

* Ability to reach by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.

* Ability to move around all areas of a construction site.

Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering.

* Five years of construction/project management experience.

* Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

* Sound knowledge of architectural and engineering principles and practices, project and contract administration; laws and codes, budget accounting theory and cost accounting theory, and construction materials in buildings.

* Experience in research laboratory facilities design, construction, and operations.

* Working knowledge and experience with spreadsheets, word processing, CAD, and relational data base programs.

* Strong verbal and written communication skills required. Ability to work with a wide variety of individuals to accomplish tasks required.

Classified Title: Design & Construction Project Manager

Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PE

Starting Salary Range: $73,300 - $128,300 Annually (Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm

Exempt Status: Exempt

Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health

Department name: Planning, Design & Construction

Personnel area: School of Public Health

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here:

Education and Experience Equivalency

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit and all other JHU applicants should visit

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The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week