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University of Pennsylvania Hiring for Engineering Project Manager, Penn Arts and Sciences at Philadelphia Full Time
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Engineering Project Manager, Penn Arts and Sciences
University Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
Posted Job Title
Engineering Project Manager, Penn Arts and Sciences
Job Profile Title
Associate Director D, Facilities
Job Description Summary
Manage major engineering and renovation projects for the School of Arts & Sciences (SAS) to support our diverse research and teaching mission. This position will focus primarily on managing projects that are engineering-intensive and require a detailed understanding of building and laboratory systems. The Engineering PM will keep multiple simultaneous projects on schedule and on budget while meeting all end-user and school needs. The Engineering PM works closely with end-user clients, partners in Penn’s division of Facilities and Real Estate Services, and hired Architectural and Engineering firms on projects of varying sizes and complexities. The Engineering PM will need to adhere to all Penn and SAS design standards for building performance, durability, aesthetics, and sustainability. In this role, you will have the chance to help reshape 20+ buildings across Penn’s campus, work closely with faculty and staff, and manage projects involving building-wide MEP and many kinds of research from MRIs to telescopes. Extensive experience collaborating with FRES and other campus partners would be ideal.
Job Description
The School of Arts and Sciences Facilities Planning & Operations provides services in project coordination, building administration, and operational services to the various departments within the School of Arts and Sciences. The Design and Construction office is responsible for maintaining existing School facilities, coordinating end-user requests, planning future projects, managing projects from design through occupancy, ensuring building and end-user needs and standards are met, coordinating occupancy, and ensuring proper project closeout and documentation.
DUTIES:
- Manage projects run through FRES Design & Construction group in accordance with established SAS Project management process guidelines.
- Work closely and in cooperation with SAS O&M management and Building Administrators especially on projects that grow out of O&M needs but have more complex engineering/infrastructure needs or a higher project cost.
- Manage projects outside of FRES perview or in leased spaces in accordance with established SAS Project management process guidelines.
- Manage Facilities Renewal Fund (FRF/FRF-Match) or Century Bond Projects – these projects meant to maintain and renew the condition of our existing facilities or improve building efficiency and reduce utility usage.
- On all projects provide project team coordination, manage end-user goals and expectations, budget adherence and oversight, value engineering, schedule establishment and adherence, review of documents by outside consultants, project closeout
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts, and 5 to 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or a related field is preferred. Preferred experience in research laboratory design and/or MEP within an academic environment. Extensive experience collaborating with FRES and other campus partners would be ideal.
Job Knowledge and Personal Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills, patience, good managerial and people skills, accuracy and precision, organization, willingness to follow procedures/regimen, familiarity with database software packages, CAD/CAFM systems, and basic building infrastructure systems and space planning.
Job Location – City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
School of Arts and Sciences
Pay Range
$61,046.00 – $113,000.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
- Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Tuition: Take advantage of Penn’s exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
- Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
- Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
- Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
- Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
- Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
- University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
- Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you’ll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
- Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
- Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
- Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay
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