Facilities & Construction Projects Lead (Owner’s Rep)

Stanfordlivetickets; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18+ PTO days per year

Health benefits start when you start

Flexible work options

Tuition and training assistance (6000+

403(b) plan

Mental health and wellness programs

Free and discounted commuter transit

Job summary

Stanford University is seeking an Assistant Director for Facilities/Construction Projects to serve as Owner’s Representative from concept to close, overseeing apartments/MEP construction with a focus on planning, budgeting, and contract negotiations. This hybrid role supports multiple staff and ensures regulatory compliance while delivering projects to completion.

The role emphasizes leadership of a project team and coordination with senior leaders, driving risk management and responsible

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 5 years of project management experience.
• Experience managing large, complex construction projects.
• Preferred: engineering, architecture, or construction management background.
• Preferred: Project or Construction Management certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management across multiple disciplines.
• Develop resource estimates for management, labor, materials, and time.
• Facilitate discussions to drive consensus and negotiate scope.
• Lead change management and communications plans for projects.
• Oversee QA/QC and project accounting within portfolio.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Engineering/Architecture/Construction management preferred

PM certification preferred

Job description

Stanford University is seeking an Assistant Director for Facilities/Construction Projects to serve as Owner’s Representative from concept to close, overseeing apartments/MEP construction with a focus on planning, budgeting, and contract negotiations. This hybrid role supports multiple staff and ensures regulatory compliance while delivering projects to completion.

The role emphasizes leadership of a project team and coordination with senior leaders, driving risk management and responsible