Project Manager

Job Summary:

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for all aspects of more complex Project Management, including monitoring construction contract compliance and coordination of services in support of the campus departments to ensure the construction phases of projects are on schedule, high-quality, cost-effective, and appropriate to the project needs.  This involves all elements of Project Management from cost estimating through construction closeout, including initial budgeting, safety compliance, and contract compliance. The PM works with the Program Managers, Senior Project Managers and Construction Managers to organize, plan, and control the construction efforts on projects. This involves selecting general contractors and subcontractors and coordinating construction activities on multiple project sites, including construction inspectors and others associated with the projects. The PM is responsible for monitoring project progress and quality, resolving complex problems that arise in the projects, and working with Campus officials to ensure compliance and safety.  The PM has first line responsibility to communicate effectively with project stakeholders regarding construction impacts and schedules.  This position requires  high level of critical thinking to accomplish complex and highly specialized work. The project portfolio can range up to 20M with several complex jobs. These jobs could be in wet lab, dry lab, clinical, or animal care areas, so they will require a significant amount of autonomy to schedule and process work in a manageable way. 

The PM is an advanced professional who is responsible for all aspects of the design and construction process for major and significant building projects or highly specialized and critical components of these projects. Projects are often complex in nature and have a substantial budget and longer timeline. The PM works under little to no direct supervision but will escalate highly sensitive issues or issues outside their scope to their manager. The PM makes decisions on complex matters and exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results, and may oversee or provide guidance to other PMs and/or Analysts.

Department Summary:

The UCSF Facilities Services Department (FS) is committed to creating an exceptional campus physical environment to support the research, teaching, health care and community service mission of the University. FS employs over 460 professional staff and acts as a steward for over $100 million in operating funds to achieve its goals in operating and maintaining the UCSF campus environment. FS is organized into 6 operating units: (1) West Campus/Parnassus Operations, (2) East Campus/Mission Bay Operations, (3) Engineering & Utilities, (4) Facilities Projects, (5) Business Operations & Support Center, and (6) General Services.

FS adheres to and supports campus-wide P.R.I.D.E. values and the Principles of Community, and all FS leaders are expected to create a fair, equitable, safe, and supportive work environment where everyone can do their best work. FS leaders share accountability for the overall success of the operation and strive towards a high-performance work environment. We value innovation, creative problem-solving, and diligent follow-through.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Advanced knowledge of building and construction, design, construction contract administration and California Building Codes, including advanced understanding of industry practices, or deep expertise in a highly specialized and critical discipline.
• Advanced project management skills to effectively manage highly complex projects, or highly specialized and critical project component.
• Advanced knowledge of the organization, including its infrastructure, rules, regulations, policies and short and long range strategic building plans.
• Advanced analytical, organizational and problem recognition / avoidance / resolution skills.
• Advanced written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including highly effective negotiation skills and highly developed political acumen.
• Advanced ability to manage contractors and maintain compliance to the agreed-upon scope of work and budget.
• 5+ years of relevant progressive experienceProficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint)

Preferred: 

• LEED

Certifications:

• OSHA 30