The California State University · 1 month ago
Program Manager - Solano Campus (Facilities Planning & Capital Projects)
California State University is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California. The Program Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, operation, and management of project management administration for capital outlay projects, focusing on collaboration and effective communication to support the university's mission.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with the FMD Leadership, and AFD Senior Leadership in establishing long and short-term goals and set department priorities that align with Cal Poly’s academic strategic plan and physical master plan
Coordinate with Campus Planning and Academics, Auxiliaries, and other facility users on and off campus for determining the 5-year capital planning efforts
Analyze benchmarks – evaluate past and current facilities data for improvements and new building programming
Categorize identified requirements and prioritize actions such as system renewals, construction of new facilities, mandated projects such as those involving regulatory compliance or lease obligations, and donor-funded project(s)
Demonstrate programming scenarios and procurement methods to pinpoint risks, highlight financial consequences, and provide budget forecasts
Qualification
Required
Extensive Capital Project Management Experience
Strong Leadership & Team Development Skills
Strategic Planning & Program Administration Expertise
Advanced Communication & Stakeholder Collaboration
In-Depth Knowledge of Facilities Design & Construction
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field and eight years of progressively responsible experience in the area of project management. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the degree requirement 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
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
Benefits
Health, dental and vision insurance
Retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System
Educational benefits for eligible employees
Company
The California State University
The California State University is the largest system of four-year higher education in the country, with 22 campuses, 56,000 faculty and staff and more than 450,000 students.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$8.85MKey Investors
DensoNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)Dale Carlsen
2024-10-30Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M
2018-10-26Grant· $2.7M
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