Project Manager - Campus Planning & Capital Projects - Enterprise Physical Operations

Position Summary

The Enterprise Physical Operations, Infrastructure, Capital Programs & Real Estate (EPO) department at WashU provides integrated operational, infrastructure, planning, and facility services that support the university’s mission of excellence in education, research, patient care, and community engagement. Guided by our PRIDE+ Core Values of Professionalism & Planning, Respect & Responsibility, Integrity & Integration, Dedication & Delivery, Excellence & Enterprise Alignment, and Accountability & Stewardship, EPO fosters a culture centered on collaboration, strategic partnership, innovation, accountability, and service excellence across the university enterprise. EPO manages and supports 28 million gross square feet across 235+ buildings and associated infrastructure systems, encompassing academic, research, clinical, residential, administrative, and support facilities across the university’s campuses and operations. Our teams provide strategic leadership and operational expertise in facility management, infrastructure services, capital project delivery, real estate operations, planning, sustainability, engineering, maintenance, environmental services, public safety support, and enterprise operational services. EPO creates and maintains safe, innovative, efficient, mission-driven environments that support our students, faculty, staff, patients, researchers, and community partners.

Serving as the owner’s representative, Project Managers coordinate construction activities and designs, gather and refine project requirements, and maintain thorough documentation throughout the project lifecycle. They 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.

About the Role

Project Managers support and lead facilities and capital projects from early planning through completion, ensuring alignment with departmental project delivery processes and institutional priorities. They work can include organizing and facilitating project meetings, monitoring budgets and schedules, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and institutional standards.

Responsibilities

• Organize and facilitate project meetings
• Maintain thorough documentation throughout the project lifecycle
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders
• Gather and refine project requirements
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and institutional standards
• Escalate or resolve issues to support successful project outcomes
• Take on broader oversight as project complexity increases
• Recommend effective solutions that balance quality, schedule, and institutional goals

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• Architectural Design, Design/Build, Renovation, Space Planning, And/Or Construction Management (3 Years)

Qualifications

• B.Arch. - Bachelor of Architecture
• B.E. - Bachelor of Engineering
• Bachelor's degree - Construction Management
• Bachelor's degree - Interior Design
• Bachelor's degree - Project Management
• Higher Education, Medical School, Healthcare, Or In Facilities Planning And Project Management (5 Years)

Skills

• Architecture (Buildings and Structures)
• Communication
• Construction Analysis
• Construction Design
• Construction Management
• Construction Specifications
• Contractor Relations
• Customer Service
• Detail-Oriented
• Engineering Program Management
• Financial Management
• Interior Design
• Microsoft Office
• Organizational Commitment
• Planning
• Prioritization
• Professional Integrity
• Project Management
• Self Motivation
• Sound Judgment
• Strive for Excellence
• Teamwork
• Time Management

Benefits

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. 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/