What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager (PM4), Capital Projects (Contract, 0364U) 87357 position at University of California Berkeley?
Project Manager (PM4), Capital Projects (Contract, 0364U) 87357 About Berkeley
At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom, and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty, and staff. As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic, and social value. We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles , Principles of Community , and Strategic Plan .
At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups (staff organizations). Our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. Find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley.
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 with backgrounds in architecture, landscape architecture, planning, engineering, construction, and administration, all of whom serve the campus community.
Position Summary
The PM 4 manages the design and construction of capital projects, including renovations, expansions, new facilities and infrastructure, athletics, and other special projects. This position collects, develops, and analyzes technical data to determine project requirements and prepares information regarding specifications, materials, equipment, estimated costs, and completion times.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is July 21, 2026. For full consideration, please apply by the first review date.
Responsibilities
Reviews, manages, and oversees design activities, including managing the project program and 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 Project Units) to facilitate this effort and ensure funding transfers. Establishes project budget and submits for approval.
Hires architectural, engineering, and consultant firms to develop project requirement definitions, design criteria, and prepare layouts and detail drawings; provides leadership expertise, direction, and management of the engineers, architects, and other consultants. Responsible for preparing the Request for Qualifications required for contracting with architects.
Prepares and approves cost estimates and functional studies; establishes project schedules and budgets and reviews them with clients; establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans, budgets, and schedules. Create and maintain overall project 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 delivery method and bids or negotiates construction contracts. Generates bidding documents for construction contracts. Selects the contractor delivery method.
Reviews, manages, and oversees construction activities, including contractors' schedules, RFIs, Submittals, Change Order Requests, and Punch List; specializes in monitoring construction milestones.
Acts as liaison among project participants and resolves problems or conflicts, including recommending a range of solutions to disputed issues or contractor claims. Project participants may include the design team, contractor, and campus units such as the Fire Marshal and Building Office.
Ensures the project is properly closed out and Operations & Maintenance Manuals and record drawings are turned over to Physical Plant Services.
May oversee, manage, and/or direct other Project Managers and Analysts.
Creates a project in the project management software application, Oracle Unifier Project Management and Financial System, including updating and reporting of project status as required by the organization, regulatory agencies, and Capital Projects Management, including budget and schedule; may include a monthly written analysis of the project.
Performs organizational, departmental, and administrative activities not directly relating to projects, including serving on committees representing the 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 components.
Advanced knowledge of the organization (or comparable institutional knowledge), 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 with the agreed-upon scope of work and budget.
Advanced budget development and management skills, including the development and maintenance of overall project schedules.
Education / Training
Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training
Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $101,600-$170,000.
This is an exempt, monthly-paid position.
This is a 2-year, full-time (40 hours/week) contract position eligible for UC benefits, with potential for extension.
At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom, and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty, and staff. As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic, and social value. We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles , Principles of Community , and Strategic Plan .
At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups (staff organizations). Our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. Find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley.
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 with backgrounds in architecture, landscape architecture, planning, engineering, construction, and administration, all of whom serve the campus community.
Position Summary
The PM 4 manages the design and construction of capital projects, including renovations, expansions, new facilities and infrastructure, athletics, and other special projects. This position collects, develops, and analyzes technical data to determine project requirements and prepares information regarding specifications, materials, equipment, estimated costs, and completion times.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is July 21, 2026. For full consideration, please apply by the first review date.
Responsibilities
Reviews, manages, and oversees design activities, including managing the project program and 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 Project Units) to facilitate this effort and ensure funding transfers. Establishes project budget and submits for approval.
Hires architectural, engineering, and consultant firms to develop project requirement definitions, design criteria, and prepare layouts and detail drawings; provides leadership expertise, direction, and management of the engineers, architects, and other consultants. Responsible for preparing the Request for Qualifications required for contracting with architects.
Prepares and approves cost estimates and functional studies; establishes project schedules and budgets and reviews them with clients; establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans, budgets, and schedules. Create and maintain overall project 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 delivery method and bids or negotiates construction contracts. Generates bidding documents for construction contracts. Selects the contractor delivery method.
Reviews, manages, and oversees construction activities, including contractors' schedules, RFIs, Submittals, Change Order Requests, and Punch List; specializes in monitoring construction milestones.
Acts as liaison among project participants and resolves problems or conflicts, including recommending a range of solutions to disputed issues or contractor claims. Project participants may include the design team, contractor, and campus units such as the Fire Marshal and Building Office.
Ensures the project is properly closed out and Operations & Maintenance Manuals and record drawings are turned over to Physical Plant Services.
May oversee, manage, and/or direct other Project Managers and Analysts.
Creates a project in the project management software application, Oracle Unifier Project Management and Financial System, including updating and reporting of project status as required by the organization, regulatory agencies, and Capital Projects Management, including budget and schedule; may include a monthly written analysis of the project.
Performs organizational, departmental, and administrative activities not directly relating to projects, including serving on committees representing the 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 components.
Advanced knowledge of the organization (or comparable institutional knowledge), 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 with the agreed-upon scope of work and budget.
Advanced budget development and management skills, including the development and maintenance of overall project schedules.
Education / Training
Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training
Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $101,600-$170,000.
This is an exempt, monthly-paid position.
This is a 2-year, full-time (40 hours/week) contract position eligible for UC benefits, with potential for extension.
Salary : $101,600 - $170,000