Project Manager - Planning, Design, and Construction

Project Manager - Planning, Design, and Construction
(Administrative Analyst/Specialist - Exempt II)

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $7,000 - $8,000 per month

Full CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,537 - $10,014 per month

• This is a full-time, probationary, exempt position.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

 

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Director of Planning Design and Construction and the Project Manager is a member of the Planning Design & Construction team, a unit under the Facilities Management Department. The Project Manager independently directs, manages, and oversees the design and construction of minor and major construction projects, from project inception through project closeout. Typical projects include major and minor renovations, and capital renewal/deferred maintenance projects.

Key responsibilities include the management and oversight of design, project documentation, budget development, construction bid process, project scheduling, control of quality, change order negotiation, customer move-in coordination, warranty, and cost control through project completion. Coordinates campus review and outside agency review of the design and construction documents and initiates revisions to design packages when necessary.

 

Key Qualifications

• Knowledge of:
  • Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations related to assigned area of responsibility including environmental policies and laws under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
  • Modern principles, practices, and techniques of current and advanced planning.
  • Working knowledge of Public Works laws, design and construction ordinances and other regulations applicable to building, construction, maintenance, and repair including building codes for the State of California, fire codes, ADA regulations, industry standards and regulations.
  • The occupational hazards and applicable safety standards and procedures.
  • Knowledge of and ability to develop and monitor project design budgets.
• Skill/Ability to:
  • Learn, interpret, and apply a wide variety of Federal, State, and University regulations, policies, and procedures independently, and use judgment and discretion to act when precedents do not exist.
  • Anticipates the impact of office administration problems and solutions on other areas; analyzes operational and procedural problems and develops, recommends, and evaluates proposed solutions.
  • Analyzes budgetary data and makes accurate projections requiring some inference. Writes and presents own reports. Effectively handles interpersonal interactions at all levels. Uses negotiation and persuasion skills verbally and in writing in a professional and tactful manner to achieve results and expedite projects.
  • The incumbent must have sound judgment, creativity, management, and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent customer skills, written, oral and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent customer service and public relations skills. Ability to represent the department in a professional manner to determine campus costumers needs and design requirements.
  • Proven ability to manage large numbers of projects in various stages of completion simultaneously.
  • Effective administration, communication, organizational, interpersonal, multi-tasking, detailed documentation. Record keeping and information management skills are mandatory.
  • Effectively organize and manage students and multiple tasks in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
  • Develop and implement short and long-term plans and initiatives to meet established goals and objectives.
  • Interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and ability to collaborate across organizational lines.
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Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related field.
• In addition to