Project Manager

Position Title & Department:

 Project Manager; Facilities Posting #

5332

Department Description:

The mission of the University of San Diego Facilities Management Department is to efficiently operate, maintain, and support the development of quality facilities, grounds, and services, and at the same time to support our campus community, students, faculty, and staff. Through our efforts we support the university's commitment to pursuing truth, academic excellence, and the advancement of knowledge.

University Description:

The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges.

Detailed Description:

Performs skilled level work in the coordination and development of construction projects, including programming, design, university approval, construction, and move-in. Prepares and/or coordinates design packages for building interior renovations and minor new construction. Manages project contracts during the course of construction and maintains an accurate cost accounting of all construction/renovation projects. Provides construction project estimates and project schedules for all assigned projects. As directed by the Director, Planning, Design & Construction, supervises the maintenance of all campus architectural documents and the facilities inventory.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Pre-Construction/Design                 

• Interviews university personnel and ascertains user renovation/new construction needs.
• Translates user needs into acceptable construction documents in accordance with current building code and ADA regulations.
• Verifies and documents existing site conditions prior to beginning design.
• Prepares and/or coordinates drawings and specifications for all assigned renovation and construction projects.
• Prepares and/or coordinates building elevations and renderings as required. Revises construction documents as necessary after change order approval. If using outside design firm, verifies that submitted design documents conform to USD design standards, tenant/client needs and all applicable codes.
• Strives to create sustainable designs, targeting LEED Gold criteria when possible.
• Prepares detailed cost estimates for early budget and funding needs.

Construction Management 

• Is responsible for the management of interior renovation projects and minor new construction projects in terms of budget, schedule, and quality of workmanship as directed by the Senior Project Manager.
• Issues contracts and purchase orders to contractors and/or vendors. Insures that all construction is completed in accordance with current building, electrical, and mechanical codes, as well as with the approved design.
• Coordinates with the City of San Diego on all permit related issues. Estimates construction costs to establish preliminary budgets.
• Maintains project budgets as directed by the Senior Project Manager. 
• Project budgets will range and may be $20M for a single capital project. Estimates cost of changes requested by the user.
• Continues interaction with the user(s) during construction to ensure approved changes are accomplished.
• Coordinates project approval with appropriate University personnel.
• Coordinates project cons