Facilities Construction Project Manager Associate

University of California, Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 47,237 - 84,061; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Sick and vacation time

Retirement plan

Job summary

The University of California Irvine is hiring a Facilities Construction Project Manager Associate in Irvine, California. This role supports senior project managers, overseeing small to mid-size renovation projects and ensuring regulatory compliance. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and knowledge of construction and design. Salary ranges from $34.29 to $61.02 per hour, with benefits including medical insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 0-4 years experience in Architectural, Engineering, or Facilities fields.
• Ability to manage contractors and ensure compliance with budget.
• Strong negotiation skills to achieve high customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist senior project managers on large projects.
• Coordinate small design and construction projects.
• Manage project reviews for conformance to regulatory requirements.

Skills

Knowledge of building and construction

Written and verbal communication skills

Organizational and analytical skills

Computer skills in MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Construction project management software

Job description

Overview

University of California Irvine – Facilities Construction Project Manager Associate

Location: Irvine, California | Organization: UCI Campus | Division: Div of Finance/ Administration | Department: Facilities Management | Reports to: 005956-FAC PROJECT MGR 1 | Position Type: CONTRACTOR | Salary Range: USD $34.29/Hr. to $61.02/Hr.

Who We Are: UC Irvine was founded in 1965 and is a member of the Association of American Universities. The campus has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. DFA provides services to over 50,000 students, faculty, and staff, supporting the University’s mission. Facilities Management operates Irvine campus buildings, grounds, and utilities to support academic, research, and public service programs.

Role context: Project Services is a construction department within Facilities Management that manages a portfolio of major infrastructure and renovation projects totaling $200M per year.

The following content is provided for context about the employer and does not form part of the core job responsibilities.

Your Role on the Team

The Construction Project Manager Associate supports senior Construction Project Managers on large projects and independently oversees small to mid-size renovation, maintenance, repair, and Minor Capital Projects. The role guides each project from design concept and budget development through final construction coordination, with supervisory input. It evaluates program requirements, budget constraints, building systems, utility infrastructure, and code compliance to define and communicate project scope. It ensures regulatory standards and organizational policies are met through structured review processes. It proactively identifies opportunities to adjust construction and design contracts to fit evolving project needs. It maintains consistent communication with key stakeholders through timely status updates and progress reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and assist senior project managers on large projects from planning through close-out, including maintaining project documentation, reviewing contract documents and change orders, monitoring progress, assisting with inspections, drafting and reviewing schedules and budgets, and managing construction documents and estimates.
• Interface and coordinate work with other units (Parking and Transportation, UCPD, CNS).
• Coordinate small design and construction projects, including program development, bids, and supervising construction and contractors.
• Manage project reviews for conformance to regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
• Oversee training and close-out documentation to meet contract requirements, including warranties, record drawings, and Operations & Maintenance Manuals.
• Recommend modifications to construction and design contracts to reflect project needs.
• Perform organizational and administrative activities not directly related to projects (e.g., serving on organizational committees).
• Create projects in Project Management software, including reporting and updating project status, budget, and schedule.
• Collaborate with Facilities Management inspection group, DCS contracts unit, Project Accounting, and Facilities Management Maintenance and Operations to ensure policy adherence and project delivery.
• Participate in Emergency Response Building Rapid Assessment Team and other duties as assigned.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required

• Knowledge of building and construction, design, contract administration, and California Building Codes.
• Ability to develop project scope and drawings.
• Computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and MS Office.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including negotiation.
• Good organizational and analytical skills; detail-oriented in proofreading contracts and documents.
• Ability to work with people at varying levels of design and construction knowledge to explain scope, decisions, costs, schedule, and compliance, achieving high customer satisfaction.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or equivalent experience/training.
• 0-4 years experience in Architectural, Engineering, or Facilities fields, including team-based renovation project experience valued from $50,000 and up.

Driver’s License: Required to hold a valid driver’s license and meet driving record requirements per local policies; consider enrollment in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

Preferred

• Ability to manage contractors and ensure compliance with scope and budget.
• Proficiency with construction project management software.
• Knowledge of industry standards and utility system characteristics for building inspections and design development.
• Experience working with consultants and material vendors on design/construction options.
• Knowledge of University Policies and Procedures applicable to the Irvine Campus.
• Knowledge of estimating man-hours and material costs for various projects.
• Ability to adjust industry procedures to project-specific conditions.
• Knowledge of Public Contracting Code and Policies for procuring professional services, purchase orders, and construction contracts.
• USGBC LEED credentials; PMI-PMP; Association of Energy Engineers-Certified Energy Manager; active California professional license (Architect or Professional Engineer).

Special Conditions: Must be able to work outside regular hours (on-call), comply with UC vaccine policy, and wear PPE.

Total Rewards

Salary is negotiable based on experience. This is a one-year contract position with annual renewals. Benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement plan, and available discounts. Details on compensation practices and benefits are provided by the university.

Conditions of Employment

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories. We comply with applicable policies and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Required conditions may include Background Check, Legal Right to work, Vaccination Policies, E-Verify, and other health and safety requirements.

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