Construction Project Manager Associate (Contract)

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The Division of Finance and Administration (DFA) provides services and support to over 50,000 students, faculty, and staff with the mission of advancing UCI's brilliant future and the vision of becoming world-class campus partners. DFA serves the university as planning partners, problem solvers, and solution providers-striving to make it as easy as possible for people to get the services they need, when they need them.

Facilities Management is proud to support the campus mission of advancing UCI's brilliant future by creating a physical environment that allows our students, faculty and staff to thrive. Our goal is to provide safe, reliable and clean spaces through high quality maintenance, operation, planning and renovation services for our 1,475-acre main campus. We accomplish this with our dedicated skilled staff who strive to provide excellent customer service and responsiveness.

Facilities Project Management Specialist who assists Facilities Project Managers 3, 4 and 5 on large projects. With regular guidance, manages small, renovation, maintenance, repair, and Minor Capital Projects from establishing design concepts, project budget and schedules through design implementation and coordination of construction. Assist or with regular guidance, execute and communicate project scope based on assessment of program, budget, building structure, utility infrastructure, and code compliance. Manages project reviews for conformance to regulatory requirements and organization policies. Takes initiative to make recommendations to modify construction and design contracts to incorporate needs of the project. . Provides status reports as directed and ensure regular communication with key project stakeholders.

Required:

• Knowledge of building and construction, design, construction contract administration and California Building Codes.
• Skills to develop project scope and drawings.
• Computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet, and MS Office skills.
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including effective negotiation skills.
• Good organizational and analytical skills. Detail oriented to accurately proof contracts and other documents.
• Skill in working with people who have levels of design and construction knowledge ranging from detailed to very limited, to assist their understanding of the project scope, design decisions, associated costs, project schedule, and code and standard compliance and achieve a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• 1-3 yearsexperience in Architectural, Engineering, of Facilities fields including experience as part of a team planning and organizing to execute renovation projects ranging in value from $50,000 and up.

Driver's License:

• Required to hold a valid drivers license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

Preferred:

• Demonstrated ability to manage contractors and maintain compliance to the agreed-upon scope of work and budget.
• Skilled in construction project management software.
• Knowledge of industry standards and utility system characteristics when inspecting and surveying building infrastructure for the basis of project design development.
• Ability to work with consultants and material vendors in exploring design and construction options.
• Knowledge of University Policies and Procedures applicable to the Irvine Campus.
• Knowledge of principles used in preparing man-hour and material estimates for various types of projects.
• Skills in adjusting industry estimated procedures and guides to accommodate project specific conditions.
• Knowledge of Public Contracting Code and Policies as they pertain to procuring professional services, purchase orders, and construction contracts.
• * USGBC LEED credentials- preferred
• * Project Management Institute- PMP- preferred
• * Association of Energy Engineers- Certified Energy Manager- preferred

Special Conditions:

• Must have a valid CA driver's license and participate in the DMV Pull-notice program
• Must be able to work outside of regular hours including on-call
• Must comply with UC vaccine policy
• Must be able to wear PPE

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.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $71,600- $99,500 (Annual).

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 (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.