Design Project Manager (0364U), Capital Projects Operations - 33816 About Berkeley
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Departmental Overview
Capital Projects manages the design, construction, retrofitting, and restoration of campus buildings and their surroundings. Many skilled professionals work in Capital Projects as Project Managers who have backgrounds in architecture, landscape architecture, planning, engineering, construction and administrative personnel, all of whom work to serve the campus community.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: April 19, 2022.
Responsibilities
Facilities Project Manager with advanced skills who is responsible for all aspects of the design process for campus building projects, or highly specialized and critical components of these projects. Exercises independent judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results, and may oversee, manage, supervise, or provide guidance to other Facilities Project Managers and / or Analysts. This Design Manager position will focus on managing only the design phase of construction projects. Accordingly, ideal candidates for this position have extensive experience with assembling and managing Design Teams. This will include managing all phases of design including early programming, conceptual design and budgeting, schematic design, design development and construction drawings.
Manages the project program, including meeting with clients to help define both project scope and program. Formally establishes project plan, including working with other units, departments, and the Office of the President (i.e., Budget Office and other Capital Strategies Units) to facilitate this effort and ensure funding transfers. Hires architectural, engineering and consultant firms to develop project requirement definitions, design criteria, and preparing layouts and detail drawings; provides leadership expertise, direction and management of the engineers, architects and other consultants. Prepares and approves cost estimates, functional studies and establishes project schedule and budget and reviews with clients; establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans, budgets and schedules. Develops criteria and performance specifications required to meet unique operating requirements and building and safety codes; ensures plans and specifications conform to all codes and regulations. Determines project delivery method. Acts as liaison among project participants and resolves problems or conflicts. May oversee, manage, and / or direct other Project Managers and Analysts. Creates project in project management software application including updating and reporting of project status as required by organization, regulatory agencies and Capital Projects Management, including budget and schedule; may include monthly written analysis of project. Performs organizational, departmental and administrative activities not directly relating to projects, including serving on committees representing department or unit.
Required Qualifications
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 and/or ability to learn 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.
Education
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
Salary & Benefits
This is an exempt, monthly paid position. Annual salary is commensurate with experience. For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:
https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html