Project Manager , District Energy Systems; U

Job : 85340

Location: Main Campus - Berkeley

Full/Part Time: Full Time

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Capital Projects manages the design, construction, retrofitting, and restoration of campus buildings and their surroundings. Many skilled professionals work in Capital Projects as Project Managers who have backgrounds in architecture, landscape architecture, planning, engineering, construction and administrative personnel, all of whom work to serve the campus community.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Project Manager who will manage projects with a technical focus on district energy systems, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, and information technology backbone systems.

The position will be assigned to the MEP + Infrastructure team within Capital Projects and focus on Capital Renewal and Deferred Maintenance project, which renews the campus' aging infrastructure.

The successful candidate will act as a primary project leader and may lead other user groups.

The minimum posting duration for this position is 14 calendar days. The department will initiate the application review process on/after April 16, 2026.

• Manages the project program, including meeting with clients to help define both project scope and program. Responsible for keeping the project scope and budget aligned with the program during the life of the project.
• Formally establishes project plan, including working with other units, departments, and the Office of the President (i.e., Capital Planning, 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 contracting with design consultants/teams.
• Prepares and approves design/construction cost estimates, functional studies, 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 building and safety codes; ensures plans and specifications conform to all codes and regulations. Determines project delivery method and bid type and negotiates construction contracts. Generates bidding documents for construction contracts. Selects contractor delivery method between design‑bid‑build, design‑build, progressive design‑build, or CM@Risk.
• Reviews, manages and oversees construction activities, including contractor's…