Associate Project Manager Jobs in Berkeley, CA (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary:
The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for all aspects of more complex Project Management, including monitoring construction contract compliance and coordination of services in support of the campus departments to ensure the construction phases of projects are on schedule, high-quality, cost-effective, and appropriate to the project needs. This involves all elements of Project Management from cost estimating through construction closeout, including initial budgeting, safety compliance, and contract compliance. The PM works with the Program Managers, Senior Project Managers and Construction Managers to organize, plan, and control the construction efforts on projects. This involves selecting general contractors and subcontractors and coordinating construction activities on multiple project sites, including construction inspectors and others associated with the projects. The PM is responsible for monitoring project progress and quality, resolving complex problems that arise in the projects, and working with Campus officials to ensure compliance and safety. The PM has first line responsibility to communicate effectively with project stakeholders regarding construction impacts and schedules. This position requires high level of critical thinking to accomplish complex and highly specialized work. The project portfolio can range up to 20M with several complex jobs. These jobs could be in wet lab, dry lab, clinical, or animal care areas, so they will require a significant amount of autonomy to schedule and process work in a manageable way.
The PM is an advanced professional who is responsible for all aspects of the design and construction process for major and significant building projects or highly specialized and critical components of these projects. Projects are often complex in nature and have a substantial budget and longer timeline. The PM works under little to no direct supervision but will escalate highly sensitive issues or issues outside their scope to their manager. The PM makes decisions on complex matters and exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results, and may oversee or provide guidance to other PMs and/or Analysts.
Department Summary:
The UCSF Facilities Services Department (FS) is committed to creating an exceptional campus physical environment to support the research, teaching, health care and community service mission of the University. FS employs over 460 professional staff and acts as a steward for over $100 million in operating funds to achieve its goals in operating and maintaining the UCSF campus environment. FS is organized into 6 operating units: (1) West Campus/Parnassus Operations, (2) East Campus/Mission Bay Operations, (3) Engineering & Utilities, (4) Facilities Projects, (5) Business Operations & Support Center, and (6) General Services.
FS adheres to and supports campus-wide P.R.I.D.E. values and the Principles of Community, and all FS leaders are expected to create a fair, equitable, safe, and supportive work environment where everyone can do their best work. FS leaders share accountability for the overall success of the operation and strive towards a high-performance work environment. We value innovation, creative problem-solving, and diligent follow-through.
Responsibilities
of time
Essential Function (Yes/No)
Key Responsibilities
(To be completed by Supervisor)
20Yes
Project Planning and Strategy

• Manages the more complex and highly sensitive project program, including meeting with clients to help define both project scope and program.
• Formally establishes project plan, including working with other units and departments
• Prepares and approves cost estimates, functional studies and establishes project schedule and budget and reviews with clients; establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans, budgets and schedules.
• Determines delivery method and bids or negotiates construction contracts.
• Oversees a portfolio of projects ranging from 1-3 months in duration to 24-36 months

Client and Stakeholder Communications:

• Acts as the primary liaison among project participants and resolves complex problems or conflicts, including recommending range of solutions to disputed issues or contractor claims.

10Yes
Team Management: Lead and coordinate interdisciplinary teams including contractors, architects, and engineers.

• Hires architectural, engineering and consultant firms to develop project requirement definitions, design criteria, and preparing layouts and detail drawings; provides leadership expertise, direction and management of the engineers, architects and other consultants.
• May oversee or direct Associate Project Managers and Analysts.
• Collaborates with internal UCSF partners such as but not limited to Facilities, Procurement, Fire Marshall, Building Official, etc.

20Yes
Budget Management:

• Oversee project budgets, ensuring optimal allocation of resources.
• Reviews cost estimates, establishes project schedule and budget and reviews with clients and/or program leaders.
• Responsible for oversight of project portfolio ranging from $15,000 to $20M

10Yes
Reporting and Updates:

• 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.
• Reporting and updating of project status as required including but not limited to budget, schedules and projections.

10Yes
Risk Management:

• Identify, quantify, and mitigate project risks.

Compliance and Documentation:

• 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.
• Ensure all projects comply with revelant regulations and are well documented.

20Yes
Construction Management:

• Reviews, manages and oversees construction activities, including contractor's schedule, RFIs, Submittals, Change Order Requests, and Punch List; specializes and focuses in monitoring construction milestones.

5Yes
Closeout:

• Ensures project is properly closed out and Operations & Maintenance Manuals and record drawings are turned over to Physical Plant Services.

5YesPerforms organizational, departmental and administrative activities not directly relating to projects, including serving on committees representing department or unit.100% (To update total %, enter the amount of time in whole numbers (without the % symbol - e.g., 15, 20) then highlight the total sum (e.g., 1%) at the bottom of the column and press F9. The total sum should add up to 100%.)
Qualifications
Required:

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Advanced knowledge of building and construction, design, construction contract administration and California Building Codes, including advanced understanding of industry practices, or deep expertise in a highly specialized and critical discipline.
• Advanced project management skills to effectively manage highly complex projects, or highly specialized and critical project component.
• Advanced knowledge of the organization, including its infrastructure, rules, regulations, policies and short and long range strategic building plans.
• Advanced analytical, organizational and problem recognition / avoidance / resolution skills.
• Advanced written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including highly effective negotiation skills and highly developed political acumen.
• Advanced ability to manage contractors and maintain compliance to the agreed-upon scope of work and budget.
• 5+ years of relevant progressive experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint)

Preferred:

• LEED

Certifications:

• OSHA 30

About Us
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Salary Information
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
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