Facilities Construction Project Manager Associate

Founded in 1965,
UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs.

It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 million annually to the local economy and $8 million statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The Division of Finance and Administration (DFA) provides services and support to over 50,000 students, faculty, and staff with the mission of advancing UCI's brilliant future and the vision of becoming world-class campus partners. DFA serves the university as planning partners, problem solvers, and solution providers—striving to make it as easy as possible for people to get the services they need, when they need them.

Facilities Management is responsible for the effective operation of Irvine campus buildings, grounds and utilities; for providing a safe, functionally suitable and aesthetic environment in support of academic, research and public service programs of the University. Providing comprehensive management of campus facilities requires the employment of approximately 325 personnel ranging in classification from custodians and groundskeepers to more technical skilled crafts such as electricians and plumbers, and professional design staff and engineers.

These services cover more than 150 buildings of approximately 6 million gros square feet, and 1,475 acres of grounds. Facilities Management has an annual operating budget exceeding $80 million in expenditures, with operating funds of $30 million and $15 million for reimbursable campus activities. Project Services a construction department within Facilities Management manages a portfolio of major infrastructure and renovation projects totaling $200M per year.

The Construction Project Manager Associate supports senior Construction Project Managers (Levels 3–5) on large projects while independently overseeing small to mid-size renovation, maintenance, repair, and Minor Capital Projects. Guides each project from initial design concept and budget development through final construction coordination, with regular supervisory input. Evaluates program requirements, budget constraints, building systems, utility infrastructure, and code compliance to define and communicate project scope.

Ensures all projects meet regulatory standards and organizational policies through structured review processes. Proactively identifies opportunities to adjust construction and design contracts to better align with evolving project needs. Maintains consistent communication with key stakeholders by delivering timely status updates and progress reports as required.

• Supports and assists senior project managers on large projects, from the planning and design phase, through the close-out process including but not limited to maintaining project documentation and logs, reviewing contract documents and change orders, reviewing project progress and assisting with inspection, drafting and reviewing project schedules, budgets, construction documents, estimates, etc.
• Interfaces and coordinates work with other units, i.e., Parking and Transportation, UCPD and CNS.
• Coordinates small design and construction projects, including developing program, bids, and supervising construction and contractors.
• Manages project reviews for conformance to…