Preconstruction Manager

California State University, Long Beach; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

CalPERS retirement

Tuition assistance

Job summary

California State University, Long Beach seeks a Preconstruction Manager to lead the Design & Construction Services preconstruction team, directing project intake, planning, design, and procurement for university projects.

You will supervise Capital Project Managers, Interior Design Managers, and staff augmentation, ensuring compliance with CSU and State requirements and maintaining robust project tracking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible full-time work experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead project managers and design staff; manage workload, performance, and accountability.
• Oversee intake, feasibility, scope, budget, design development, and preconstruction phases.
• Coordinate hand-offs to Construction Management and Facilities Management; liaison with campus leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Staff supervision

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/architecture/construction management

Tools

GIS software

Databases

Excel

Word

Project tracking tools

Job description

Preconstruction Manager

Job No: 562086

Work Type: Management (MPP)

Location: Southern California: Long Beach

Categories: Bargaining Unit: MPP, Appointment Type: At-Will,Time Basis: Full Time

Join the vibrant community at California State University, LongBeach (CSULB)!

Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers aninspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern Californialifestyle. Our 322-acre campus-one of the largest in the CSUsystem-serves more than 42,000 students and is known for itscommitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academicand research initiatives.

As a member of the CSULB community, you'll experience a dynamicenvironment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy,and opportunities to make a meaningful difference.

Work-life balance thrives here. Long Beach blends coastalrelaxation with urban vibrancy, offering miles of beaches,year-round sunshine, a thriving arts and food scene, and convenientaccess to both Los Angeles and Orange County. It's an ideal placeto grow your career while enjoying everything Southern Californiahas to offer.

Join the California State University (CSU) and explore careeropportunities that advance student success and strengthenCalifornia's future-offering competitive compensation,comprehensive benefits, and professional growth.

Job Summary

The Preconstruction Manager provides senior-level leadership andoversight of preconstruction services within the Design & Construction Services (DCS) department at California StateUniversity, Long Beach. Reporting to the Director, this positionmanages and supervises Major and Minor Capital Project Managers,the Interior Design Manager(s), and associated staff, as well asstaff augmentation personnel from private firms.

The incumbent is responsible for overseeing project intake,planning, design, construction documents, and procurementactivities for University projects. This role ensures projects aresuccessfully delivered from inception through preconstructioncompletion in coordination with customers, University stakeholders,Capital & Space Planning, Construction Services, and FacilitiesManagement.

The Preconstruction Manager is accountable for operationalperformance, including management of project tracking systems,process consistency, and adherence to CSU and State requirements.While primarily a leadership role, the incumbent may directlymanage projects as needed to support workload demands and staffingtransitions.

Projects are transitioned to the Construction Management group uponcontractor procurement, or to Facilities Management (CampusFacilities Project Services) for interior and smaller-scaleprojects.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership for Project Managers, Design Manager(s), and staffaugmentation personnel. Conduct performance evaluations, manageworkload, hires and ensures accountability. Mentor staff andmaintain team performance and engagement. Oversee project intake,feasibility, scope, budget, and design development. Directpreconstruction phases through permitting and procurement.Independently manage projects as needed
• Ensure quality, completeness, and compliance of plans andspecifications. Conduct design reviews and enforce campus andregulatory standards. Oversee value engineering and designdevelopment processes. Manage selection, contracting, and oversightof design professionals. Review contracts, amendments, andconsultant performance. Ensure compliance with CSU and Stateprocurement requirements. Oversee budgets, schedules, and fundingallocations. Manage project tracking systems and reporting tools.Prepare executive-level reports and financial analyses.
• Coordinate hand-off to Construction Management and FacilitiesManagement. Ensure continuity of scope, budget, and documentation.Serve as liaison to campus departments and leadership. Leadmeetings and communicate project status and expectations. Developand maintain procedures, standards, and tracking systems. Overseedepartmental tools (GIS, as-builts, databases, etc.)

Department

Beach Building Services - Design and Construction Services

Department Description (Optional)

BeachBuilding Services (BBS) at California State University LongBeach is dedicated to supporting the university by ensuring thesafe operation, maintenance, and development of the campus. As alarge, thriving department, BBS provides facilities basedcomprehensive support to the campus in the areas of academics,activities and event services. These facilities contribute to awell-rounded and enriching campus experience for students, facultyand staff. BBS is proud to contribute to the dynamic andtransformative educational and social events and programs that makeCSU Long Beach one of the most sought-after institutions and aleader among the CSU campuses.

Departments within BBS:

• Environmental Health and Safety
• Energy and Utilities
• Facilities Operations (Service Response, Fiscal Operations,Payroll/Personnel, IT Services)
• Planning and Sustainability
• Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (Engineering, Fire Alarm,Electrical and Plumbing Shops)
• Building Trades (Lock, Sign, Carpentry, Paint and AutoShops)
• Grounds and Landscaping Services
• Custodial Services
• Design and Construction Services

BBS is composed of talented and skilled employees and dedicatedadministrators who work hard and collaborate to achieve our missionto "Build a Better Campus Every day."

Duration of Appointment

This is a regular, at-will position.

Classification

Administrator II

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, andqualifications the candidate brings to the position, internalequity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.

Hiring Range: The hiring range for this positionis $12,917 - $14,583 per month commensurate with candidate'seducation, experience, skills, and training.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: Up to 24 vacation days per year(based on employee group and/or length of service), 14 paidholidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
• Health Coverage: A variety of medical, dental,and vision plans.
• Retirement Plans: Participation in the CalPERSdefined benefit plan, along with voluntary savings options such as403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans.
• Educational Benefits: Tuition fee waiverprograms for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies byemployee group and bargaining unit.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support services for employees andtheir families.
• Additional Benefits: Wellness programs,professional development opportunities, and insurance optionsincluding life, disability, and pet insurance.

Candidates are encouraged to review the appropriate CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details specific to theirposition. Additionally, the CSU Total Compensation Calculator is available to helpprospective employees understand the full value of the CSU benefitspackage and how it complements base salary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of the laws, ordinances, and other regulations applicableto building construction, maintenance, and repair includingbuilding codes for the State of California, fire codes, ADAregulations, industry standards and regulations. Knowledge ofconstruction methods and procedures. Excellent administrative andorganizational skills. Excellent interpersonal, oral and writingskills. Ability to represent the department in a professionalmanner to determine campus customers' needs and designrequirements. Ability to communicate effectively and work within anethnically diverse campus environment. Proven ability to manage alarge number of projects simultaneously. Working knowledge ofpersonal productivity tools (personal computers, Word, Excel, andelectronic mail.)Must be self-motivated.

Mandatory ability to sketch plans, details, etc. in order tofacilitate the transmission of ideas to Customers, staff, andothers. Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturallydiverse campus community. Ability to follow all universitypolicies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited tosafety, civility, information security, and non-discriminationpolicies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positiveuniversity experience for each and every student and assist inachieving the university's commitment to a "vision ofexcellence".

Education and Experience

Bachelor Degree in engineering, architecture, constructionmanagement, or related field and 10-years of progressivelyresponsible full time work experience in a related field required.Equivalent experience (or combination of education and experience)in project management, architecture, engineering, or constructionmanagement will be considered as a substitution for a degree on ayear for year basis.

• At least 5-years of supervisory experience required.
• Seven years of related experience in design and construction in asimilar type of position required.
• Demonstrated prior experience managing or administering projectswith a project value over $5 Million required.
• Previous higher education or institutional project managementexperience preferred.
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design AccreditedProfessional (LEED AP) certificate preferred.

Licenses / Certificates

• DSA Certified Accessibility Specialist (CASp) certificationpreferred.
• CA Driver's License required.

Physical Summary

Light work - Job involves some lifting of mediumweight objects (10-20 pounds) and/or 10% - 20% of the job involvesstanding or walking.

Additional Information

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions(i.e. H-1B Visas).

A background check (including a criminal records check) must becompleted satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB willmake a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded ifthe background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or itis discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsifiedinformation. Failure to satisfactorily complete the backgroundcheck may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employeewho was conditionally offered the position.

Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees aresubject to a criminal record check unless they have successfullycompleted a criminal background check through CSULB within the past12 months.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandatedreporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect ReportingAct and is required to comply with the requirements set forth inCSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition ofemployment.

Conflict of Interest: The duties of this position will includeparticipation in decisions that may have a material financialbenefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the selected candidate will berequired to file Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement ofEconomic Interest on an annual basis, complete ethics trainingwithin 6 months of appointment, and attend this training everyother year thereafter.

Equal Employment Statement

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULBprovides equal opportunity in employment without unlawfuldiscrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color,ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULBcomplies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX ofthe Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the CaliforniaEquity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art.I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicablestate and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU'sNondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferentialtreatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status,and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in alluniversity programs, policies, and practices.

California State University Long Beach expects respectful,professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts ofharassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstratedappropriate professional behavior, treating others with civilityand respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expectedof all employees.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employeeswith disabilities. Applicants with questions about access orrequiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of theapplication or hiring process should [e-mail].

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system,is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requiresall employees upon date of hire to reside in the State ofCalifornia.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-StateEmployment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to performCSU-related work outside the state of California.

Application Closes: 11 October 2026