Facilities Project Manager

Job : 86283

Location: Santa Cruz

Full/Part Time: Full Time

The Facilities Project Manager utilizes experience in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems design and construction, with an emphasis on energy-efficiency projects. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating all phases of construction projects and facilities modifications, from the establishment of design concepts through construction administration. The Facilities Project Manager also coordinates specialized and critical components of projects, including inspections, testing, commissioning, and project closeout.

Budgeted Salary: $120,000 - $135,000/year. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information: Full-time, Fixed; 100% 40 hrs per week Mon-Fri Day.

Travel: Up to 25% of the time

• Creates a project schedule and budget in project management software, including systematic reporting and updating of project status as required by Capital Projects, Non-Capital Projects, and Space Management, including budget and schedule.
• Ensures plans and specifications conform to the program and campus standards.
• Reviews cost estimates, establishes project schedule, and budget.
• Conducts schedule and budget reviews with clients and campus stakeholders.
• Formally establishes the project plan, including working with other units, departments, and the Office of the President to facilitate this effort and ensure funding transfers.
• Ensures each project is properly closed out, commissioned, and Operations & Maintenance manuals and record drawings are turned over.

• Bids or negotiates construction contracts, reviews and manages construction activities, including contractors' schedule, RFIs, submittals, change order requests, punchlists, and commissioning.
• Acts as liaison among project participants to resolve problems or conflicts.
• Hires architectural / engineering firms to develop project requirement definitions, design criteria, prepare layouts, and detail drawings.
• Oversees the services of the architects and engineers and associated design development and campus plan reviews.
• Drives a University vehicle with Clients and Vendors around campus to visit job sites.

• Meets with clients to help define project scope and program.
• Oversees the project program.

• Performs organizational, departmental, and administrative activities not directly relating to projects, including serving on committees representing department or unit.

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Thorough working knowledge of building and construction practices, design, construction contract administration, and California Building Codes, including a full understanding of industry standards.
• Ability to administer a construction contract through all phases of construction, including contract document assembly, budgetary estimating, obtaining approvals, bidding, addendums, contract award, submittals, scheduling, progress/status meetings, contract compliance, change order negotiations, commissioning, punchlist, contract closeout, and enforcement of warranty period.
• Comprehensive project management skills, including skills to manage complex projects.
• Minimum six years progressively responsible experience in construction project management.
• Knowledge of the University infrastructure and short and long-range strategic building plans.
• Demonstrated technical familiarity with at least five MEP systems (HVAC, process/hydronic piping, BMS, plumbing, fire protection, fire alarm, electrical, lighting, elevators, life safety, and underground utilities).
• Proven skills in problem recognition / avoidance / resolution.
• Organizational and analytical skills, including the ability to provide quality control.
• Detail-oriented to accurately proof contracts, plans, specifications, and other documents.
• Comprehensive written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including a high level of political acumen.
• Proven ability to manage contractors and consultants, while maintaining compliance with the agreed-upon scope of work and budget.
• Experience with energy efficiency projects, including feasibility studies, energy savings calculations, and project payback periods.
• Knowledge of and ability to use computer software, including Windows, MS Excel, MS Word, Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam, and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of and ability to use project scheduling programs (MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent) and database software (FAMIS, Tririga, File Maker, or equivalent).

• California Professional Engineer License
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• LEED AP or Green Associate
• Familiarity with public works contract law and statutes.

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Selected candidate must pass the employment…