Assistant Project Manager - Solano Campus (Facilities Planning & Capital Projects)

 

Job Summary

The Assistant Project Manager works within the FPCP Department of FMD which provides project planning, architectural and engineering design/coordination, construction, and project management services, as well as campus master planning and space management for Cal Poly Maritime Academy at the Solano Campus.  Collaboration within the department and the campus community and providing a high degree of professionalism and customer services is crucial to the mission of the department.  

Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director of Facilities Planning and Capital Projects (FPCP), the Assistant Project Manager is responsible for managing assigned construction projects.  This position is required to interface with faculty, staff, and administrators from a variety of colleges and departments, project donors/representatives, CSU officials, the State Fire Marshal, and various professional consultants, contractors, vendors, and other related parties.

The Assistant Project Manager will work in partnership with Cal Poly SLO to support project at the Cal Poly Maritime Academy at the Solano Campus.

Department Summary

Facilities Management and Development (FMD), a unit within the Administration and Finance Division (AFD), is responsible for the planning, design, construction, operations, maintenance, and repair of university facilities, grounds, and infrastructure. FMD consists of four critical and interdependent support departments, including Customer & Business Services; Energy, Utilities, & Sustainability; Facilities Planning & Capital Projects (FPCP); and Facilities Operations. In support of the Cal Poly Maritime Academy at the Solano Campus' mission, the FMD department is committed to sustainability, responsible stewardship of natural resources, and promoting an inclusive culture that values individual and organizational integrity, civility, equity, and diversity.

Key Qualifications

• Assist with projects during development, planning, design, construction, close-out, and warranty of major capital outlay projects and other projects as assigned.  Must have the ability to make well informed and critical decisions.
• In conjunction with the Project Manager, assist with the overall project performance including scope, safety, quality, schedule, innovation, and costs.
• Represent the university and work with project teams (campus groups, university officials, project architects, engineers, contractors, inspectors, local agencies, etc.) during all project phases.
• Coordinate and integrate project meetings and activities and inform/update campus client/users on the status of the projects.
• Monitor project activities, development, and resources to mitigate risk.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required professional experience.

  LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, DEGREES, CREDENTIALS: Possession of (or ability to obtain by date of hire) a valid California Driver’s License.  This position may require the ability to obtain AHERA Inspector certification for asbestos related work and Cal/OSHA Lead training as well as the ability to wear respiratory protection.  A Cal/OSHA mandated medical evaluation is required prior to the use of a respirator.

Salary and Benefits

The anticipated hiring range for this role is $77,000 - $95,000 per year. Note that the offer is calculated based on the background and relevant years of experience of the individual selected.

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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