Georgetown University has retained Helbling, a ZRG Company to conduct an executive search to secure an Assistant Vice President of Planning and Capital Projects.
 

Position Overview

The Assistant Vice President of Planning and Capital Projects is responsible for campus planning and implementation of projects and capital construction across all campuses and university interests. They play an integral leadership role in development, execution, communication of campus planning, and capital project delivery by designing and managing efficient and effective processes to align all internal and external participants in the program. This is accomplished by leading a high performing professional staff of Directors, Designers, Planners, 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.

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Responsibilities

• Establishes and communicates standards of best practices in project management;
• Establishes and communicates standards of best practices in campus planning;
• Provides leadership, training, and direction to project management resources to ensure efficient, effective, and consistent project delivery;
• Develops process amendments to ensure continuous process improvement and ongoing alignment with university objectives.

• Oversight of all internal and external resources in the implementation of capital projects;
• Ensures schedule, budget, and quality parameters are established, documented, communicated, and delivered to meet expectations;
• Ensures all project related procurement processes are planned and executed per university standards;
• Ensures robust management of project financials and timely processing of commitments;
• Delivers regular project status reporting to stakeholders as needed;
• Manages project database tracking and reporting systems.

• Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised;
• Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff members, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system;
• Provides informal feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance;
• Develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary;
• Ensures applicable safety rules in the performance of duties by department staff;
• Establishes standards for work performance and monitors compliance.

• Supports development of the long-term capital projects implementation plan;
• Supports development of the long-term deferred maintenance/asset management plan;
• Supports annual project budget requests;
• Provides technical resources in support of Facilities Management (FM) personnel to identify causes of building problems and propose solutions;
• S upports technical teams in the assessment of building conditions, develops deferred maintenance recommendations, cost estimates and life cycle plans.

About Georgetown University

Georgetown University, established in 1789, is the oldest Catholic and Jesuit institution of higher education in the United States, committed to academic excellence, global engagement, and service to others. Located in Washington, D.C., Georgetown serves a diverse student body of approximately 19,000 individuals, representing over 135 countries. Its Jesuit values emphasize social justice, interfaith dialogue, and holistic education, fostering an inclusive and dynamic community.

The university is home to world-renowned schools, including the McDonough School of Business and the Walsh School of Foreign Service, which are recognized for their excellence in global leadership, business innovation, and international relations. 

Georgetown is ranked among the top 25 national universities by U.S. News & World Report and maintains a highly selective undergraduate acceptance rate of 12%. Notably, the Walsh School of Foreign Service is a global leader in preparing students for impactful careers in diplomacy, policy, and international business.
 

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Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture or related field is required;
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in management of staff, campus planning, capital projects, and contract administration at an urban research university or similar;
• High level of interpersonal skills required for daily interaction with leadership, faculty, students, staff, GU managers, team members and public agency officials;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Strong leadership skills and a collaborative, service-oriented approach to work;
• Ability to set and manage priorities, create clear direction and expectations for staff and follow through to ensure achievement and accountability in the face of competing demands;
• Strong knowledge of web-based project management information systems.

• Master’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field is preferred;
• Registration as a Registered Architect, Professional Engineer, Certified Planner or Certified Construction Manager desired;
• Experience in developing and managing a Campus Facilities Master Plan. 

Equal Employment Opportunity - Affirmative Action

Georgetown University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. The University seeks to provide equal opportunity in employment for all persons and prohibits discrimination in all aspects of employment because of age, citizenship, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation,  gender identity and expression, and genetic information or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.  Additionally, the University will use good faith efforts to achieve ethnic and gender diversity throughout the workforce. The University emphasizes recruitment of women, minority group members, disabled individuals, and Vietnam era veterans.