Project Management Director

Posted:
8/26/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States ⋅ Maryland, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

As Director of REFM Project Management, you will manage a portfolio of workplace projects, including planning, design, construction, commissioning, decommissioning, and moves. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization to execute real estate strategy.

Under the direction of the Senior Director, Real Estate Strategy, you will:

Real Estate Portfolio Strategy and Planning

  • Collaborate with internal partners, including executive leadership, functional/business unit leadership, operational leadership, and site leadership to evaluate workplace strategies
  • Develop and communicate design and construction policies, procedures and standards;
  • In partnership with executive and business unit leaders, continue to evolve building standards for space allocation, design, construction, furniture, and equipment
  • Prepare and present analyses of workplace projects for strategic executive decisions, including intuitively and unambiguously communicating with a variety of stakeholders.
  • Analyze business priorities in relation to GEICO’s real estate portfolio, including obtaining feedback from stakeholders and assessing context for real estate decisions.

Project Execution

  • Manage the full life-cycle of a real estate project, including programming, design, permitting, construction, commissioning, move, Day 2 matters, and decommissioning;
  • Collaborate with internal partners, including executive leadership, functional and business unit leadership, operational leadership, and site leadership to execute workplace projects
  • Develop and maintain budgets and schedules, creatively and proactively solving challenges and managing for cost and schedule;
  • Lead consultant, vendor, and materials selection processes in collaboration with internal procurement team;
  • Manage third-party vendors and consultants, visiting sites as necessary for project development and execution;
  • Identify risks and opportunities throughout project process.

Project Reporting

  • Provide routine updates to leadership at all organizational levels on progress and forecast of REFM projects;
  • Package and preserve project documents and materials in centralized database;
  • Conduct project postmortems to evaluate opportunities to refine processes, assess vendor and consultant performance, and consider modifications in procurement and schedule processes

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, construction, engineering, project management, or related field
  • 8-12 years of commercial (non-residential) real estate experience
  • Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite, expert in Excel & PowerPoint
  • Proficient in use of AutoCAD, Revit, Procore and similar design and construction software
  • Strong collaboration skills, including ability to identify key partners internally and manage work with consultants and vendors
  • Experience managing a portfolio of simultaneous construction projects
  • Experience creating and managing complex project budgets
  • Experience managing third party vendors and contractors
  • Ability to foster a culture of process discipline and continuous improvement
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
  • Ability to travel up to 25%


 

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.


 

Benefits:

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:

  • Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
  • Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Training and Licensures

*Benefits may be different by location.  Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

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GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.