Project Manager, RSSP; U

Position Summary

The Facilities Project Manager oversees the design, construction, and completion of renovation projects, including infrastructure, finishes, and equipment. This position analyzes project needs, prepares cost estimates, and coordinates work within occupied spaces to meet critical deadlines. The Project Manager helps prioritize improvements and space use across the diverse RSSP portfolio of over 150 buildings. This position, working independently, manages all phases of building modifications from concept to closeout and collaborates with campus partners and outside agencies.

Additionally, the Project Manager stewards project funds and advocates for the needs of residents, guests, and staff throughout the construction process.

The First Review Date for this job is July 9, 2026. For full consideration, please apply by the first review date.

• For RSSP maintenance projects may prepare plans, details, and/or specifications; informally bid or negotiate project work; and oversee construction activities.
• Meets with clients and performs research to help define project scope and program; assists with managing the project program.
• Acts as RSSP liaison among project participants and resolves problems or conflicts, including recommending a range of solutions to disputed issues or contractor claims.
• Ensures the project is properly closed out contractually and financially, and Operations & Maintenance Manuals and record drawings are turned over to RSSP.
• Reviews cost estimates, establishes project schedule and budget, and reviews with Program Manager and clients.
• Ensures plans and specifications conform to the program and facility life cycle standards.
• Coordinating with Campus and periodically independent of Campus, bids or negotiates construction contracts, reviews and manages project activities, including contractor’s schedule, RFIs, Submittals, Change Order Requests, and Punch List.
• Formally establishes campus project, including working with other units, departments, and the Program Manager to facilitate this effort and ensure funding is transferred.
• Coordinating with Campus hires consultant firms to develop project requirement definitions and design criteria.
• May prepare layouts and drawings and manage the services of the architects, engineers, and other consultants.
• Reviews and assesses the condition of buildings 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 the department or unit.

• Thorough working knowledge of building and construction, design, construction contract administration, and California Building Codes, including a full understanding of industry practices.
• Thorough project management skills, including the ability to manage time-sensitive, complex projects.
• Thorough knowledge of the campus, including its infrastructure and short and long-range strategic building plans, or comparable institutional knowledge.
• Thorough skills in problem recognition/avoidance/resolution.
• Thorough organizational and analytical skills, including the ability to provide high-quality control.
• Thorough written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills, including high-level political acumen.

• Architecture, engineering, interior design, or project management experience.
• Specialization in infrastructure projects.
• Certification in project management.

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

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions,…