Assistant Project Manager- Facilities Management and Development

Job no: 562662
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Cal Poly - Solano Campus (Vallejo)
Categories: MPP, At-Will, Custodial/Facilities, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Job Summary

The Assistant Project Manager works within the FPCP Department of FMD which provides project planning, architectural and engineering design/coordination, construction, and project management services, as well as campus master planning and space management for Cal Poly Solano. Collaboration within the department and the campus community and providing a high degree of professionalism and customer services is crucial to the mission of the department.

Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director of Facilities Planning and Capital Projects (FPCP), the Assistant Project Manager is responsible for managing assigned construction projects. This position is required to interface with faculty, staff, and administrators from a variety of colleges and departments, project donors/representatives, CSU officials, the State Fire Marshal, and various professional consultants, contractors, vendors, and other related parties.

This position is located in Vallejo, California at the Cal Poly Maritime Academy.

Department Summary

Facilities Management and Development (FMD), a unit within the Administration and Finance Division (AFD), is responsible for the planning, design, construction, operations, maintenance, and repair of university facilities, grounds, and infrastructure. FMD consists of four critical and interdependent support departments, including Customer & Business Services;
Energy, Utilities, & Sustainability;
Facilities Planning & Capital Projects (FPCP); and Facilities Operations. In support of the Cal Poly Solano mission, the FMD department is committed to sustainability, responsible stewardship of natural resources, and promoting an inclusive culture that values individual and organizational integrity, civility, equity, and diversity.

Key Qualifications

• Assist with projects during development, planning, design, construction, close-out, and warranty of major capital outlay projects and other projects as assigned. Must have the ability to make well informed and critical decisions.
• In conjunction with the Project Manager, assist with the overall project performance including scope, safety, quality, schedule, innovation, and costs.
• Represent the university and work with project teams (campus groups, university officials, project architects, engineers, contractors, inspectors, local agencies, etc.) during all project phases.
• Coordinate and integrate project meetings and activities and inform/update campus client/users on the status of the projects.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

3 years of related experience.

Qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required professional experience.

Licenses, Certificates, Credentials
Possession of (or ability to obtain by date of hire) a valid Driver’s License.

This position may require the ability to obtain AHERA Inspector certification for asbestos related work and Cal/OSHA Lead training as well as the ability to wear respiratory protection. A Cal/OSHA mandated medical evaluation is required prior to the use of a respirator.

Salary and Benefits

The anticipated hiring range for this role is $78,500 - $100,000 per year. Note that the offer is calculated based on the background and relevant years of experience of the individual selected.

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