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Elena Franks | Executive Director, Project Delivery Group | UW Facilities
Visit WebsiteEstablished in 1861, the University of Washington is ranked 8th globally and 2nd among U.S. public institutions by U.S. News & World Report. Reuters lauds it as the most innovative public university. Situated just four miles north of downtown Seattle, its campus offers breathtaking views of Mount Rainier and Lake Washington. UW Facilities, with over 1,100 employees, oversees 700 acres of grounds and 15 million square feet of infrastructure. The Project Delivery Group (PDG), part of UW Facilities' Asset Management unit, ensures the timely delivery of capital projects supporting teaching, research, healthcare, and innovation. PDG, renowned for its expertise and collaborative approach, manages projects via various methods like design-bid-build, design-build, and public/private partnerships, bringing experience, knowledge, a collaborative mindset, and focus on client service.
