Manager, Communications Infrastructure Design & Build; U Berkeley IT

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Location:

Main Campus-Berkeley

Full/Part Time:
Full Time

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

As a world‑leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic and social value.

We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity‑focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, Principles of Community, and Strategic Plan.

At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups (staff organizations). Our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our full‑time staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities.

Find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley.

This position is part of the Communications Infrastructure Design & Build (CIDB) team within the Campus IT Infrastructure (CITI) unit, which is part of Berkeley IT. Berkeley IT provides technology services, support, and solutions that enable UC Berkeley's students, faculty, and staff to do their best work. CITI provides the foundational technology infrastructure that supports UC Berkeley's evolving campus needs. The CIDB team designs, coordinates, and implements campus telecommunications infrastructure, including telecommunications rooms, pathways, cabling, and network/voice connectivity.

The team partners with campus departments, contractors, consultants, and project teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and standards‑based infrastructure that enables essential campus technology services.

Responsible for leading and managing a team of project managers and highly technical professionals who manage the design, installation, and testing of mission‑critical networking and telecommunications infrastructure and technologies as a part of complex campus capital projects. Acts as primary liaison between Berkeley IT Communications and Network Services (biTCNS) with the campus Capital Strategies, Facilities Services and Space Planning departments, ensuring ongoing collaboration with these teams on projects.

Provides technical and business leadership to ensure successful campus‑wide outcomes. Errors can impact the accomplishment of UC Berkeley goals and objectives, have major fiscal impacts, and cause disruptions to campus operations related to dependencies on campus data networking and telecommunications infrastructure.

The First Review Date for this job is:
July 1, 2026

• Hiring/Staffing - Assesses and determines staffing needs, obtains necessary approvals to fill vacant positions, and conducts interview and selection process of qualified staff for vacant positions.
• Performance Management and Staff Development - Conducts and documents annual performance evaluations of staff members. In consultation with PPC/ELR, takes progressive disciplinary actions that may lead to dismissal. Makes recommendations for merit increases and reclassifications. Works with staff to develop individual development plans (IDPs). Provides direction to entry‑level and experienced project managers. Acts as advisor to project team members in order to facilitate adherence to project schedules and to resolve issues.
  
  Supervises Network Development sub‑unit to collaborate with Network Engineers and Voice Technicians in the design and coordination of campus communication technologies, wiring/cabling, and infrastructure installation.
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