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University of California, Berkeley · 1 day ago

Capital Projects Senior Project Manager (0364U) #83555

Berkeley, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$102K/yr - $180K/yr

7+ years exp

The University of California, Berkeley is a world-leading institution known for its academic and research excellence. They are seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee rehabilitation projects for Residential Student Service Programs, ensuring that each project meets safety, quality, and sustainability standards.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Reviews, manages, and oversees design activities, including managing the project program and meeting with clients to help define both project scope and program

Formally establishes project plan, including working with other units, departments, and the Office of the President (i.e., Budget Office and other Capital Project Units) to facilitate this effort and ensure funding transfers. Establishes project budget and submits for approval

Hires architectural, engineering and consultant firms to develop project requirement definitions, design criteria, and prepare layouts and detail drawings; provides leadership expertise, direction and management of the engineers, architects and other consultants

Responsible for preparing the Request for Qualifications required for contracting with architects

Prepares and approves cost estimates, functional studies and establishes project schedule and budget and reviews with clients; establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans, budgets and schedules

Create and maintain overall project schedules

Maintains well documented project files throughout projects, organized according to office standards

Develops criteria and performance specifications required to meet unique operating requirements and building and safety codes; ensures plans and specifications conform to all codes and regulations

Determines delivery method and bids or negotiates construction contracts

Generates bidding documents for construction contracts

Selects contractor delivery method

Reviews, manages and oversees construction activities, including contractor's schedule, RFIs, Submittals, Change Order Requests, and Punch List; specializes and focuses in monitoring construction milestones

Acts as liaison among project participants and resolves problems or conflicts, including recommending range of solutions to disputed issues or contractor claims

Project participants may include the design team, contractor, and campus units such as the Fire Marshal and Building Office

Ensures project is properly closed out and Operations & Maintenance Manuals and record drawings are turned over to Physical Plant Services

May oversee, manage, and/or direct other Project Managers and Analysts

Creates project in project management software application, Oracle Unifier Project Management and Financial System, including updating and reporting of project status as required by organization, regulatory agencies and Capital Projects Management, including budget and schedule; may include monthly written analysis of project

Performs organizational, departmental and administrative activities not directly related to projects, including serving on committees representing department or unit

Qualification

Building Codes KnowledgeBudget ManagementProject ManagementConstruction Contract AdministrationAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal CommunicationNegotiation SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

7+ years of management experience

Advanced knowledge of building and construction, design, construction contract administration and California Building Codes, including advanced understanding of industry practices, or deep expertise in a highly specialized and critical discipline

Advanced project management skills to effectively manage highly complex projects, or highly specialized and critical project components

Advanced knowledge of the organization, including its infrastructure, rules, regulations, policies and short- and long-range strategic building plans

Advanced analytical, organizational, documentation, and problem recognition/avoidance/resolution skills

Advanced written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including highly effective negotiation skills and highly developed political acumen

Advanced ability to manage contractors and maintain compliance to the agreed-upon scope of work and budget

Advanced budget development, budget management skills, including the development and maintenance of overall project schedules with a clear critical path described

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training