Project Manager II - City College of San Francisco (C504)

Company Description

City College of San Francisco is an urban community college with 11 locations throughout the city. Our vision is to provide a sustainable and accessible environment where we support and encourage student possibilities by building on the vibrancy of San Francisco and where we are guided by the principles of inclusiveness, integrity, innovation, creativity, and quality. We offer an affordable opportunity for students to earn associate degrees, prepare for transfer, and pursue career and technical education. This is an exciting time at City College of San Francisco and the right person can make a major impact. Be part of positive change as we transform this dynamic institution for a successful future.

Department: Office of Facilities and Capital Planning

Location: City College of San Francisco, Ocean Campus

Salary Range: $72.3607 hourly; $150,510 annually

Application Opening: 06/29/2023

Application Deadline: 07/21/2023

Job Description

City College of San Francisco is looking to recruit two (2) permanent exempt (PEX), full-time, full year positions. Exempt employees are considered “at will” and serves at the discretion of the appointing officer.

Under general direction of the Associate Vice Chancellor of Construction and Planning working within the Office of Facilities and Capital Planning, will plan, organize, and supervise activities for highly complex design and construction of projects within the SFCCD. This position will act as liaison between the District, administrators, staff, architects and contractors to assure the authorized projects are accomplished in accordance with approved policies and procedures; ensures that projects stay within budget, conform to established schedules and project modifications are carried out without delay.

Essential functions of the C504 Project Manager II include but are not limited to:

• Plans, organizes, directs, and controls all parts of projects from concept through final design and construction to the closeout of project contracts. Prepares and monitors project budgets, including support for obtaining funding.
• Overseeing various planning, design and engineering activities, including construction contracts and oversight for construction management.
• Coordinates work of a multi-disciplinary development team across organizational boundaries, including design architects and construction professionals.
• Working extensively with the public, private contractors, special interest groups, governmental funding and regulatory agencies, the Division of the State Architect and other public agencies or departments.
• Coordinates hazmat abatement construction activities with District HazMat Consultant.
• Controls project cost and schedule, Reviews change orders and payment applications.
• Coordinates EIR processes and/or obtaining plan approvals if required.
• Makes presentations to the school sites to inform them of the project progress. Ensures that contractors are maintaining safe work sites and that the needs of the students, faculty and staff are being protected.
• Ensures timely DSA closeout of projects by working with the architects, contractors, construction managers, inspectors, regulating authorities, and District Director of Buildings and Grounds to resolve punch list items and other final activities.
• Serving as primary contact for all parties involved in the project.
• Performing other duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

1. Bachelor’s Degree in architecture, engineering or planning, plus six (6) years of responsible architectural, engineering or construction management experience; OR
2. Bachelor’s Degree in another field, plus eight (8) years of responsible experience in a field directly related to the project; OR
3. Ten (10) years of architectural, engineering or construction management experience in a field directly related to the project; OR
4. Valid California Registration as professional engineer or architect, plus two (2) years of project coordination experience.

NOTE: Work experience with the District as a College Work Study student or Lab Aide (3591) Classification will not be considered or applied as qualifying experience.

Desirable Qualifications

The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.

• Four (4) years experience in the design, construction and design/construction management of public school construction in California, including school modernization and new construction projects with a desired minimum of four (4) years performing those duties while under the direct employment of a California Community College District.
• Professional training in project or construction management.

Knowledge of:
Technical aspects of architectural, civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, and geotechnical engineering design and specifications; financing, estimating and budgeting, including planning and estimating, calculating overhead, design and construction costs; working knowledge of various funding sources and restrictions; legal requirements for California Educational DSA projects; regulations and regulatory agencies and commissions affecting planning, zoning, design and construction; requirements of final bid packages; construction management techniques and practices.

Ability to:
Schedule and budget complex capital projects; develop and enforce work statements; monitor, review and revise job orders, schedules and budgets; monitor and track project progress and expenditures and implement cost controls; use computer-based project management systems; work effectively in a team environment; understand and communicate to others the larger context in which the project is being completed; negotiate and resolve contract disputes; maintain client contractor relationships; make effective presentations to clients and the community; and communicate effectively with the public, community groups, other public agencies, the Board of Trustees and private contractors.

How to Apply

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process.

Visit https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ and begin the application process.

·       Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions on the screen.

Your application MUST include the following documents.  To upload these items, please use the "Additional attachments" function within the application process.

• Cover letter expressing your interest in the position, specifically indicating how you meet the Minimum and Desirable Qualifications as listed in this announcement.
• Current Resume
• Educational Verification

Verification of Education: Verification of qualifying education must include copies of transcripts, diplomas or certificates posting your degree(s) and Major(s). If verification cannot be obtained, the applicant must submit a signed statement with the application explaining why such verification cannot be obtained.

Requests for waiver will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Foreign degree(s)/coursework used as qualifying to meet minimum qualifications must be evaluated by a foreign degree evaluation services organization, before an application can be processed. Please contact the CCSF Human Resources Department at (415) 452-7660 for evaluation sources. Failure to submit the required verification or request for waiver with the application at the time of filing will result in rejection of the application.

Verification of Experience: Verification may be requested at any time during this recruitment and selection process. If requested, verification of experience needed to qualify must be submitted on the employer’s letterhead and indicate the name of the applicant, job title, dates of employment, hours/week, and duties performed and must be signed by the supervisor and/or appropriate company representative.

Verification of experience may be waived if impossible to obtain. The applicant must submit a signed statement with the application explaining why verification cannot be obtained. Waiver requests will be considered on an case-by-case basis. Failure to submit the required verification or request for a waiver at the time of verification is requested may result in the rejection of the application.

Additional Information

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @ccsf.edu, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com).

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

SELECTION PROCEDURES:

Applications materials including the cover letter and the updated resume will be reviewed for relevant qualifying experience.  Only those applicants who most closely meet the requirements for this position will be invited to participate in the selection process.  

Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed an invitation to interview. Qualified applicants who are selected for an interview will be notified of the exact date and time.

The department may implement screening mechanisms in order to determine applicants’ qualifications for this position.  Only applicants most closely meeting the needs of the department will be invited to continue in the selection process.  Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all steps in the selection process. 

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

New Hires: As approved  by the governing Board of San Francisco Community College District, beginning October 1, 2021, City College of San Francisco requires that new and current employees, students, and business partners participate in the COVID Safety Campaign.  All parties entering CCSF facilities must demonstrate proof of COVID vaccination in compliance with current CDC and SFDPH guidelines , new hire must submit documentation for verification to the Human Resources Department.

Benefits:

1.  Additional Days Off with Pay. As stipulated in the appropriate bargaining agreements and board resolutions, Classified employees working full-year (260 days/year) work schedules are granted, as paid days off, the days between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, as well as an additional five (5) paid days off during spring break. Eligible school-term-only (STO) employees who are not scheduled to work the designated days between Christmas and New Year’s Day shall be granted three (3) paid days off to be scheduled by mutual agreement between the employee and supervisor. Eligible school- term-only (STO) employees who are not scheduled to work the days designated as Spring Break will not be paid for these days off.

2.  New employees hired on or after October 1, 2013 will contribute 2% of salary to the San Francisco Retiree Health Care Trust Fund (RHCTF).

Contact:

If you have questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact Edward Tang, City College of San Francisco, Human Resources Classified Unit, by email at [email protected]

ADA Statement:  

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this hiring process should contact the Title 5/EEO/ADA Compliance Officer at 415/452-5053 to make the necessary arrangements. Please be aware that verification of a covered disability under the ADA may be required.

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of the City College of San Francisco to provide all persons with equal employment and educational opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, age, gender, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, disability or AIDS/HIV status, medical conditions, gender identity, or status as a Vietnam-Era veteran. These categories specifically include status as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning person in any District program or activity. For further information, contact the Title 5/EEO/ADA Compliance Officer at (415) 452-5053.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.