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Monterey Bay Aquarium · 5 months ago

Sr Project Manager, Campus Management (Term Assignment)

Monterey, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$94K/yr - $144K/yr

15+ years exp

Monterey Bay Aquarium is dedicated to inspiring ocean conservation and fostering an inclusive workplace. The Sr Project Manager will manage multiple long-term and complex design and construction projects, ensuring they are completed within budget and schedule while promoting sustainability and accessibility.

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Responsibilities

Analyze facilities to recommend opportunities for improvement, using industry experience and understanding of relevant trends. Prioritize accessibility and sustainability (environmental and fiscal), while working within organizational plans

Develop assigned projects (e.g., scopes of work, schedules, budgets, resource requirements) including integration with essential operations and other planned activities

Manage project deliverables from initial planning through warranty period, minimizing risk during design, construction, and operational life

Lead internal project team, managing meetings, work of collaborating staff, and coordination of organizational experts. Provide constructive feedback so deadlines and budgets are maintained, quality standards achieved, and obstacles minimized. Communicate project plans and expectations to stakeholders and leadership regularly to ensure outcomes are understood and supported

Maintain current knowledge of design and construction industry standards and best practices, trends, and manufacturers/ products responsive to needs

Update project documentation, maintain project file, and share comprehensive close-out package for archive and future operational use

Oversee archive of comprehensive facilities and property data, ensuring files are current and available for use by internal and external partners, coordinating the work of associated team members as needed

Serve as primary point of contact for external partners. Verify their activities align with current code, industry standards and best practices, project requirements, and key organizational objectives (e.g., sustainability, durability, maintenance feasibility, accessibility, financial responsibility, and plans and guidelines)

Author permit applications, manage fee payments, and assist with deferred submittal packages as necessary. Coordinate on response packages and AHJ-required changes to scope, verifying external partners’ responsiveness to requirements

Develop RFP/ RFQ packages, create pre-approved proposal/ bid lists, manage bid process, evaluate responses, make selection, and provide notification to bidders and leadership

Review contract terms and changes, negotiating any necessary adjustments, for project budgets and schedules. Confirm requirements are met according to contract and permit terms

Establish new standards and guidelines for products, systems, and processes and refine or update existing as necessary, sharing with internal partners for their reference/ use

Qualification

Sustainability CertificationAccessibility CertificationConstruction AdministrationBuilding Codes KnowledgeProject ManagementAutoCADRevitProcoreMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam Leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Structural), Interior Design, Construction, or Construction Management or related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Professional license (Architect, Engineer, Contractor)

Project management, sustainability, accessibility accreditation/ certification issued by a recognized organization active in the United States

Minimum fifteen years' experience in built environment design and construction industry with minimum ten years of project management experience

Demonstrated expertise with actively planning, budgeting, and managing multiple long-term and/ or complex projects simultaneously

Demonstrated expertise with built environment products and systems characteristics, costs, durability, maintenance requirements, and appropriate applications

Demonstrated expertise with incorporating multiple strategic planning elements and programming requirements into building or property design

Demonstrated expertise with construction Documents interpretation and interdisciplinary coordination

Demonstrated expertise with Construction Administration including effective review and response to field conditions and work progress, applications for payment, change orders, Requests for Information (RFIs), shop drawings, submittals, and similar

Demonstrated expertise with all current State building codes, as well as ability to research, read, understand, and explain or verify compliance with local, State, and Federal ordinances, regulations, and permit conditions

Demonstrated expertise with creating successful permit application packages and coordinating with multiple Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) simultaneously as primary point of contact for work

Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain responsive, accountable, professional relationships with multiple partners and stakeholders, both internal and external

Demonstrated ability to establish, lead, and coordinate work of a project design/ construction team in a collaborative fashion for focused results aligned with our mission

Demonstrated ability to understand and maintain safety standards and establish transparent accountability for project team including internal and external partners

Demonstrated ability to implement accessibility and sustainability industry best practices, at a minimum

Demonstrated ability to ensure clear project communications including presenting on complex technical and design solutions

Demonstrated ability to maintain (organize and share) comprehensive project documentation files to ensure consistency and reference during operations

Demonstrated ability to identify and respond to high-risk aspects of projects and foster effective strategies to manage or mitigate these risks

Demonstrated ability to mentor emerging colleagues and provide oversight and partnership where appropriate

Demonstrated ability to prioritize complex workloads across multiple projects with consistent attention to detail, delegating appropriately, and adhering to critical timing

Demonstrated ability to exhibit and continuously model good judgement, problem-solving skills, and follow-through in all work tasks and relationships

Experience with industry software tools including AutoCAD or Revit, Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) software, construction administration platforms (e.g., Procore), and graphic communication tools (e.g., Bluebeam)

Expertise with Microsoft Windows Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, Project, PowerPoint, etc

Ability to work within and maintain Monterey Bay Aquarium's Core Values

Demonstrated commitment to Monterey Bay Aquarium's Leadership Competencies