Construction Project Manager

Position Summary:

The Division of Finance and Administration (DFA) provides services and support to over 50,000 students, faculty, and staff with the mission of advancing UCI’s brilliant future and the vision of becoming world-class campus partners. DFA serves the university as planning partners, problem solvers, and solution providers—striving to make it as easy as possible for people to get the services they need, when they need them. Facilities Management is proud to support the campus mission of advancing UCI’s brilliant future by creating a physical environment that allows our students, faculty, and staff to thrive. Our goal is to provide safe, reliable, and clean spaces through high quality maintenance, operation, planning and renovation services for our 1,475-acre main campus. We accomplish this with our dedicated skilled staff who strive to provide excellent customer service and responsiveness.

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for coordinating all phases of renovation, maintenance, repair, and minor capital projects, from establishment of design concepts project budgets and schedules through design implementation and coordination of construction. Executes and communicates project scope based on assessment of program, budget, building structure, utility infrastructure, and code compliance. Provides technical advice to customers and staff and develop and evaluate alternate project solutions. Adheres to schedule and estimate and provide status reports as directed. Functions as lead on projects as assigned by the Project Services Manager with a high degree of responsiveness to requests for service. Acts independently, receiving guidance at each key phase of the project. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

Compensation Range:

$78,905.52 – $145,095.12

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Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related area and/or equivalent experience/training
• 4 plus years of experience in Architectural, Engineering or Facilities fields
• 3 years of responsible planning, organizing, and managing teams to execute renovation projects ranging in value from $50,000 and up
• Ability to work with consultants and material vendors in exploring design and construction options
• Thorough project management skills to manage complex projects
• Thorough organizational and analytical skills to provide high quality control
• Detail-oriented to accurately proof contracts and other documents
• Proven ability to manage contractors and maintain compliance to the agreed upon scope of work and budget
• Thorough written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills including high level political acumen
• Knowledge of industry standards and utility systems when inspecting and surveying buildings infrastructure for the basis of project design development
• Thorough skills in problem recognition, avoidance, resolution
• Skill in working with people who have levels of design and construction knowledge ranging from detailed to very limited, to assist with their understanding of project scope, design decisions, associated costs, project schedule, codes, standards, and compliance to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction
• Thorough working knowledge of building and construction, design, construction contract administration, and California Building Codes including full understanding of industry practices

Preferred:

• Masters degree in related field
• Active California Department of Consumer Affairs- Architect License- preferred Active California. Department of Consumer Affairs- Professional Engineer
• Project Management Institute – PMP
• USGBC LEED credentials – Association of Energy Engineers – Certified Energy Manager
• Skill in adjusting industry standard estimating procedures and guides to accommodate project-specific decisions
• Knowledge of Public contracting code and policies as they pertain to procuring professional services, purchase orders, and construction contracts
• Knowledge of University systems policies and procedures applicable to the Irvine campus
• Knowledge of principles used in preparing man-hour and material estimates for various types of projects
• Thorough knowledge of the organization including its infrastructure and short and long-range strategic building plans

Special Conditions Required:

Must have a valid CA driver’s license and participate in the DMV Pull-notice program.

Must be able to work outside of regular hours including on-call.

Must comply with UC vaccine policy Must be able to wear PPE.

Final candidate subject to background check. As a federal contractor, UC Irvine is required to use E-Verify to confirm the work status of individuals assigned to perform substantial work under certain federal contracts/subcontracts.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500.