Senior Project Manager - Design and Construction
Listed on 2026-10-16
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Management
Project & Program Management
Senior Project Manager
- Design and Construction 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 Forbeswho 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 forwork 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 TitleSenior Project Manager
- Design and Construction
Manager, Project Senior-Facilities Management
Job Description SummaryReporting to a Director of Design and Construction for Facilities and Real Estate Services (FRES), the Senior Project Manager (SPM) is responsible for the management of design, engineering, legal,construction, and other professionals engaged in the planning,design, and construction of major capital projects for the University. Project Management responsibilities begin with projectinception and continue through final closeout and include working with the Office of the University Architect, Operations and Maintenance Department, and various School/Center representativesthroughout the process.
Project Management responsibilities include development and rigorous maintenance of project budgets, schedules,financial records, contract documents, and reports; coordinatingproject meetings; issuing monthly financial status reports;ensuring that proper permits and zoning ordinances are obtained;and coordinating utility shutdowns. The SPM is also responsible forthe verification of work performed and the recommendation for approval and payment of invoices, change orders, and constructionpayment applications. Project Management includes developing acollaborative team environment between the Schools/Centers,contractors, designers, and FRES Divisions.
Senior Project Managers are expected to manage larger or otherwisemore complex projects with a high level of self-sufficiency and limited need for oversight and direction. Senior Project Managers are also expected to mentor and assist less experienced project management staff. Many of the projects will be completed inoccupied facilities, so very close coordination will be required with the Schools and Centers.
Job DescriptionJob Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the management of design, engineering, legal,construction, and other professionals employed in the planning,design and construction of major capital projects from inception through final project closeout.
- Develop a collaborative team environment between the Schools/Centers, contractors, designers, and FRES Divisions.
- Manage larger or otherwise more complex projects with a highlevel of self-sufficiency and limited need for oversight and direction.
- Responsible for the administration of financial records, andthe development and rigorous maintenance of project budgets,schedules, and reports.
- Reviews requests for changes, modifications, and additions tothe project scope.
- Responsible for the administration and maintenance of all contract documents, daily work reports, correspondence, additional services requests, change order requests, change orders, and related project documentation.
- Responsible for the verification of work performed and the recommendation for approval and payment of the amounts invoiced onbehalf of architects, engineers, attorneys, building contractors,construction managers, and other consultants.
- Coordinate planning, design, engineering, and construction activities with representatives of the…
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