Assistant Construction Project Manager

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 proud to support the campus mission of advancing UCI's brilliant future by creating a physical environment that allows our students, faculty and staff to thrive. Our goal is to provide safe, reliable and clean spaces through high quality maintenance, operation, planning and renovation services for our 1,475-acre main campus. We accomplish this with our dedicated skilled staff who strive to provide excellent customer service and responsiveness.

Facilities Project Management Specialist who assists Facilities Project Managers 3, 4 and 5 on large projects. With regular guidance, manages small, renovation, maintenance, repair, and Minor Capital Projects from establishing design concepts, project budget and schedules through design implementation and coordination of construction. Assist or with regular guidance, execute and communicate project scope based on assessment of program, budget, building structure, utility infrastructure, and code compliance. Manages project reviews for conformance to regulatory requirements and organization policies. Takes initiative to make recommendations to modify construction and design contracts to incorporate needs of the project. Provides status reports as directed and ensure regular communication with key project stakeholders. .

Compensation Range: $30.84 - $54.69

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0-4 years’ experience in Architectural, Engineering, of Facilities fields including experience as part of a team planning and organizing to execute renovation projects ranging in value from $50,000 and up

Bachelor's degree in Architecture and Engineering or related area and/or equivalent experience/training

Computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet, and MS Office skills. Skills to develop project scope and drawings. Skill in working with people who have levels of design and construction knowledge ranging from detailed to very limited, to assist their understanding of the project scope, design decisions, associated costs, project schedule, and code and standard compliance and achieve a high level of customer satisfaction. Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including effective negotiation skills. Knowledge of building and construction, design, construction contract administration and California Building Codes. Good organizational and analytical skills. Detail oriented to accurately proof contracts and other documents.

USGBC LEED credentials- preferred Project Management Institute- PMP- preferred Association of Energy Engineers- Certified Energy Manager- preferred

Skilled in construction project management software. Ability to work with consultants and material vendors in exploring design and construction options. Knowledge of principles used in preparing man-hour and material estimates for various types of projects. Demonstrated ability to manage contractors and maintain compliance to the agreed-upon scope of work and budget. Skills in adjusting industry estimated procedures and guides to accommodate project specific conditions. Knowledge of industry standards and utility system characteristics when inspecting and surveying building infrastructure for the basis of project design development. Knowledge of University Policies and Procedures applicable to the Irvine Campus. Knowledge of Public Contracting Code and Policies as they pertain to procuring professional services, purchase orders, and construction contracts.

Must have a valid CA driver’s license and participate in the DMV Pull-notice program Must be able to work outside of regular hours including on-call Must comply with UC vaccine policy Must be able to wear PPE

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