Project Manager

Project Manager

Design and Construction Services

Summary of Job Details

The Project Manager is the University representative responsible for all aspects of the administration and oversight of Capital Improvement Projects, and of deferred maintenance and major infrastructure upgrade projects. Projects range widely in size, complexity, scope and contract value. The Project Manager has the authority to independently interpret contracts, negotiate changes in the Work, hire and manage professional consultants, oversee development of plans and specifications, create budgets and manage expenses, direct the work of project support staff, serve as liaison with all campus departments, and obtain project approvals and permits. These activities are executed within the framework of University policy and pertinent local, state and federal laws and codes. The Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of the programming, design, bid and construction process and must possess advanced project management skills to effectively manage complex projects with critical timelines. Execution of assigned duties requires frequent problem solving and a high degree of autonomy in decision making while also working collaboratively with clients, consultants, contractors and other campus departments.

Required Qualifications

BA degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field

5 + Yearsof progressively responsible experience in the area of project management of capital improvement projects

Special Conditions of Employment

Satisfactory criminal historybackground check

Must maintain a valid CA DL, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Pull-Notice Program

Hours and days may vary to meet the operational needs of the department.

UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.

Days/Hours: M-F, 8 am – 5 pm

UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

Application review begins 11/13/24

Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu

Job #73928