Project Manager , District Energy Systems; U

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Capital Projects manages the design, construction, retrofitting, and restoration of campus buildings and their surroundings. The team includes Project Managers with backgrounds in architecture, landscape architecture, planning, engineering, construction and administration.

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. This role is part of the MEP + Infrastructure team and focuses on Capital Renewal and Deferred Maintenance projects.

The minimum posting duration is 14 calendar days. The department will initiate the application review process on or 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 schedule, RFIs, submittals, change order requests, and punch list; specializes and focuses on monitoring construction milestones. Responsible for review and approval of all contractor change orders.
• Acts as liaison among project participants: client, contractor, consultants, and the architect. Resolves problems or conflicts, including recommending range of solutions to disputed issues or contractor claims. Ensures project is properly closed out, obtains as‑built drawings, record drawings, and Operations & Maintenance Manuals for turnover to Facilities Services.
• Creates project in project management software application including updating and reporting of project status as required by organization, regulatory agencies and Capital Projects Management, including budget and schedule; may include monthly written analysis of project.
• Performs organizational, departmental and administrative activities not directly relating to projects, including serving on committees representing department or unit and professional development. May oversee, manage, and/or direct other Project Managers and Analysts.

• Advanced knowledge of building and construction, design, construction contract administration and California Building Codes, including advanced understanding of industry practices, or deep…