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Senior Project Manager (0364U) - 46064 About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan.

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Departmental Overview

Residential and Student Services Programs (RSSP) is part of the Division of Student Affairs under the direction of the Associate Vice Chancellor of RSSP. RSSP provides undergraduate and graduate student housing, family housing, self-operated dining services, facilities services (maintenance, design, custodial, desk operations), as well as child care services for students, faculty, and staff. RSSP also conducts a year-round conference business, operates campus restaurants, and manages several faculty apartments.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 12/19/2022.

Responsibilities

• Manages the project program, including meeting with clients to help define both project scope and program.
• Coordinates with Campus and periodically independent of Campus hiring architectural, engineering and consultant firms to develop project requirement definitions, design and sustainability criteria; prepares layouts and detail drawings; provides leadership expertise, direction and management of the engineers, architects and other consultants.
• 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.
• Develops criteria and performance specifications required to meet unique operating requirements and multiple building and safety codes (residential, commercial, assembly, child care, dining, etc.); ensures plans and specifications conform to all codes and regulations.
• Coordinates with Campus and periodically independent of Campus determining delivery method and bids or negotiates construction contracts; and 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 RSSP liaison among project participants and resolves problems or conflicts, including recommending range of solutions to disputed issues or contractor claims.
• Ensures project is properly closed out and Operations & Maintenance Manuals, warranties, and record documents are turned over to RSSP.
• For RSSP maintenance projects may prepare plans, details, and/or specifications; informally bid or negotiate project work; and oversee construction activities.
• Supervises the RSSP project workflow, including work orders assigned to Design & Projects from the computerized maintenance management system.
• Manages and researches the RSSP building standards and library; and communicates them to groups within RSSP, Student Affairs, and Campus; as well as outside design professionals, vendors, and contractors.
• Supervises and provides guidance to other RSSP project managers, project coordinators and analysts. Ensures that projects progress and complete per standards.
• Emphasizes completing program and project data to develop into department metrics.
• Reviews building condition and stored materials as part of the RSSP capital improvement program and space planning.
• Performs organizational, campus and administrative activities not directly relating to projects, including serving on campus committees representing department or unit.

Required Qualifications

• 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 component.
• Advanced knowledge of the campus, including its infrastructure, rules, regulations, policies and short- and long-range strategic building plans.
• Advanced analytical, organizational and problem recognition/avoidance/resolution skills.
• Advanced written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including highly effective negotiation skills and highly developed political acumen.
• Advanced knowledge of architectural or engineering concepts, including accessibility and sustainability.
• Thorough knowledge of CAD.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Architecture, engineering, interior design, construction, or project management training.
• Licensed architect or engineer.
• Certification in interior design or project management or accessibility or sustainability.

Salary & Benefits

This is a 100% full-time (40 hrs a week) exempt career position, which is paid monthly and eligible for full UC Benefits. Annual salary is commensurate with experience within the range of $127,000.00 - $132,000.00.

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume as a PDF.

Driving Required

A valid driver's license and DMV check for driving record is required.

Other Information

This is not a visa opportunity.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see:

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct



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