Construction Project Manager Associate - University of California, Irvine

About the University of California, Irvine: Founded in 1965, UCI is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UCI has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. For more on UCI, visit www.uci.edu.

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.

Facilities Project Management Specialist who assists Facilities Project Managers 3, 4 and 5 on large projects. With regular guidance, manages small, renovation, maintenance, repair, and Minor Capital Projects from establishing design concepts, project budget and schedules through design implementation and coordination of construction. Assist or with regular guidance, execute and communicate project scope based on assessment of program, budget, building structure, utility infrastructure, and code compliance. Manages project reviews for conformance to regulatory requirements and organization policies. Takes initiative to make recommendations to modify construction and design contracts to incorporate needs of the project. . Provides status reports as directed and ensure regular communication with key project stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including effective negotiation skills. Required
• Knowledge of building and construction, design, construction contract administration and California Building Codes. Required
• Good organizational and analytical skills. Detail oriented to accurately proof contracts and other documents. Required
• Skills to develop project scope and drawings. Required
• Demonstrated ability to manage contractors and maintain compliance to the agreed-upon scope of work and budget. Preferred
• Knowledge of University Policies and Procedures applicable to the Irvine Campus. Preferred
• Knowledge of industry standards and utility system characteristics when inspecting and surveying building infrastructure for the basis of project design development. Preferred
• Skill in working with people who have levels of design and construction knowledge ranging from detailed to very limited, to assist their understanding of the project scope, design decisions, associated costs, project schedule, and code and standard compliance and achieve a high level of customer satisfaction. Required
• Computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet, and MS Office skills. Required
• Skills in adjusting industry estimated procedures and guides to accommodate project specific conditions. Preferred
• Skilled in construction project management software. Preferred
• Knowledge of principles used in preparing man-hour and material estimates for various types of projects. Preferred
• Knowledge of Public Contracting Code and Policies as they pertain to procuring professional services, purchase orders, and construction contracts. Preferred
• Ability to work with consultants and material vendors in exploring design and construction options. Preferred

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Special Conditions:

• 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

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.