Senior Project Manager

UCI; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Discounts and perks

Job summary

University of California, Irvine seeks a team lead with deep expertise in design and construction to guide policy, procedures, and contract documents that support its capital program, in line with state and federal codes. You will counsel senior leaders and apply advanced judgment to select methods and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

Required are in-depth knowledge of planning and construction, policy development, contract documents, and a relevant license.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of planning, design and construction procedures.
• Advanced experience developing policies related to design and construction.
• In-depth understanding of contract documents related to the design and construction industry.
• Advanced knowledge of University organization, rules, regulations, policies and long-range building plans.
• Advanced analytical, organizational and problem recognition skills.
• Highly effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication, including negotiation.
• Advanced team building and facilitation skills.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience / training.
• License to practice in architecture, engineering, urban design, city planning or landscape architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead as a team lead with extensive knowledge in design and construction; ensure policy supports the capital program and complies with codes and regulations.
• Develop policies, procedures, and contract documents for design and construction and related accountability frameworks.
• Counsel senior leaders with highly technical advice on design and construction.
• Exercise judgment in selecting methods and evaluation criteria and guide other managers and analysts.

Skills

Planning & design knowledge

Policy development

Contract documents understanding

Communication skills

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Professional license (architecture/engineering/urban design/landscape)

Job description

Responsibilities

Functioning as a team lead, with a high degree of knowledge in Design and Construction. Ensures that University design and construction policy effectively supports and advances the goals of its capital program, in conformance with all applicable state and federal codes and regulations. Develops policies, procedures, (contract) documents and code implementation related to design and construction (including building code and safety regulations) and the related accountability framework to evaluate effectiveness. Counsels senior leaders, providing highly technical advice related to design and construction. Exercises experienced judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results, and may provide guidance to other functional managers, project leaders, and / or analysts.

Qualifications

Required:

• In-depth knowledge of planning, design and construction procedures, industry practices, and / or deep expertise in a highly specialized and critical discipline.


• Advanced experience developing policies related to design and construction.


• In-depth understanding of contract documents related to the design and construction industry.


• Advanced knowledge of University organization, including its infrastructure, rules, regulations, policies and short and long range strategic building plans.


• Advanced analytical, organizational and problem recognition / avoidance / resolution skills.


• Highly effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including effective negotiation skills and well developed political acumen.


• Advanced team building and facilitation skills.


• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training


• License to practice in at least one of the following professions: architecture, engineering, urban design, city planning or landscape architecture.

Total Rewards

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.

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


• Employment Misconduct*


• Legal Right to work in the United States


• Vaccination Policies


• Smoking and Tobacco Policy


• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. 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 [phone] or [e-mail].