40The Operations & Facilities Management Department (OFMD) at WashU Medicine provides essential services that sustain the medical campus’ mission of excellence in patient care, research, and education. Guided by our PRIDE+ Core Values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, Excellence, and Mutual Support, we foster a culture of accountability, service, and collaboration across the medical campus.
OFMD manages the maintenance and operation of more than 65 buildings, encompassing over 14.8 million gross square feet, including the 11-story, 609,000-square-foot Neuroscience Research Building (NRB), home to one of the world’s largest concentrations of neuroscientists. Our team delivers operational and administrative support, strategic planning, and project management to ensure efficient, safe, and innovative facility operations.
As WashU Medicine continues to expand its clinical, research, and teaching footprint across and beyond campus, OFMD remains a trusted partner, driving excellence through seamless facility management and unwavering support of the university’s mission. For additional information, view a quick message from some of our employees: https://facilities.med.wustl.edu/Careers.
Project Managers support and lead facilities and capital projects from early planning through project completion and close-out, ensuring alignment with departmental project delivery processes and institutional priorities. Serving as the owner’s representative, they coordinate and facilitate all design and construction activities, gather and refine project requirements, and maintain thorough documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Work includes organizing and facilitating project meetings, development and monitoring of project budgets, schedules, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and institutional standards. Project Managers 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.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Normal office environment.
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at a desk or table.
Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement.
Ability to move to on and off-campus locations.
Equipment
Office equipment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications/Professional Licenses
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Architectural Design, Design/Build, Renovation, Space Planning, And/Or Construction Management (3 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
This posting may be used to fill one or more positions. The minimum amount of experience required (three to seven years) will vary based on the level of position. Work for this role will be conducted on and off-campus and clinical locations such as ambulatory clinics, medical office buildings, research spaces, administrative facilities, or locations requiring coordination with clinical departments, external consultants, or regulatory agencies.
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications/Professional Licenses
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
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
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Base pay is commensurate with experience.The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
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If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please emailCandidateQuestions@wustl.eduor call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
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. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
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/
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
