Project Manager (7078U), Capital Projects Operations - 33537 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 13, 2022.
Responsibilities
Meets with clients to help define project scope and program; manages the project program. Formally establishes project plan, including working with other units, departments and the Office of the President (i.e., SMCP, Budget Office and other Capital Project Units) to facilitate this effort and ensure funding transfers. Hires architectural / engineering firms to develop project requirement definitions, design criteria, and preparing layouts and detail drawings and manages the services of the architects and engineers. Reviews cost estimates, establishes project schedule and budget and reviews with clients. Ensures plans and specifications conform to the program. Bids or negotiates construction contracts, reviews and manages construction activities, including contractor's schedule, RFIs, Submittals, Change Order Requests, and Punch List, and acts as liaison among project participants, resolving problems or conflicts. Ensures project is properly closed out and Operations & Maintenance Manuals and record drawings are turned over to Physical Plant Services. Creates project in project management software application, including systematic reporting and updating of project status as required by Capital Projects Management, including budget and schedule. Performs organizational, departmental and administrative activities not directly relating to projects, including serving on committees representing department or unit.
Required Qualifications
Thorough working knowledge of building and construction, design, construction contract administration and California Building Codes, including full understanding of industry practices. Thorough project management skills, including skill to manage complex projects. Thorough knowledge of and/or ability to learn the organization, including its infrastructure and short and long range strategic building plans. Thorough skills in problem recognition / avoidance /resolution. Thorough organizational and analytical skills including skill to provide high quality control. Detail oriented to accurately proof contracts and other documents. Thorough written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills including high level political acumen. Proven 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