Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Planning & Facilities Management is dedicated to providing a supportive and dynamic environment that fosters academic excellence, innovation, and a vibrant campus life. We achieve this by: Planning and managing the physical infrastructure of our historic campus, ensuring its functionality, safety and aesthetics; Partnering with faculty, staff, and students to understand and address their needs, creating spaces that inspire learning, discovery, and collaboration; Implementing sustainable practices to reduce our environmental impact and create a healthier learning environment; And deploying innovative technologies to optimize building operations and enhance the user experience.

The Accessibility Program Manager manages the accessibility program for Planning and Facilities Management and serves as a subject matter expert on accessible design best practices and standards arising from federal and other relevant accessibility laws. They will review and provide input into Georgetown’s portfolio of projects, which are typically large in size and dollar value and complex, on the university’s historic campus. S/he provides direction and coordination of project teams composed of clients, consultant architects and engineers, construction managers, contractors, O&M personnel, contracting specialists, and fellow project managers. Managing multiple project teams consisting of up to twenty team members, additional duties include, but are not limited to:

Obtain and assist in the solicitation of project approvals from, internal University stakeholders, appropriate government agencies, and relevant interest groups. 

Develop and ensure adherence to project budgets, schedules and the GU campus plan, and quality and code standards, holding consultant and contractor team members accountable for performance of work stipulated by the contract scope of work and schedule.

Oversee the performance of design reviews supporting projects across campus. 

Conduct or solicit on-site inspections of all aspects of assigned projects to evaluate A/E designers and contractor performance, confirming the satisfactory progression of work to meet the construction documents, ADA code compliance, DC Building Code, and Georgetown Design Guidelines. 

Stay involved in facilities planning studies, problem solving, and analysis of database information for development of reports as well as verbal and written presentations on matters related to accessibility, ADA, and other applicable accessibility standards, DC Building Code, and inclusive design.

Perform special project activities as assigned that require application of technical expertise to the development of solutions to unusually difficult problems.

Answer questions related to accessibility in the built environment across the university and collaborate with other Georgetown colleagues who have accessibility-related roles, serving as a training resource in the areas of accessibility, ADA, and inclusive design.

Work Interactions

This position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Project Administration, Planning and Facilities Management. Performs project management duties under general direction, manages multiple projects concurrently with budget values in the range of $50K to $5M per project and concurrently manages small scale designs, problem solving analyses and reports.  Responsible for reviews of all projects managed by the office for adequacy of all aspects of complete design; code compliance and GU standards.  Incumbent shall participate in related working groups across the Georgetown community related to accessibility and coordinate all project design issues with Georgetown clients as well as appropriate staff counterparts in the other Planning and Facilities Management areas, and other offices, including Institutional Diversity, Equity & Affirmative Action, the Academic Resource Center, the Office of the General Counsel, the Office of Compliance and Ethics, the Department of Public Safety, the Office of University Information Services, and representatives from Student Affairs and Residential Living.

Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Regional or Urban Planning, or Engineering; Bachelor's in Construction or Project Management degrees preferred

At least nine years of progressively responsible experience managing the planning, design, construction and contract administration of facilities renovations and new construction with a focus on accessibility, ADA 2010 Standards, DC Building Code, and inclusive design practices

Must be computer literate with specific knowledge of CADD, MS Project, and MS Office fluency

Ability to learn new software as needed for the role

A high level of interpersonal skills for daily interaction with faculty and staff, clients, GU managers, team members, and public agency officials 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to multitask on a variety of important tasks and to prepare clear and concise reports, a variety of matrices, verbal presentations, and code analyses

State Registration as an Architect, Planner, or Engineer is preferred

ICC-certified Accessibility Inspector preferred

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.

Need Assistance:

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.

Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.

EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.