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Facilities Project Management Specialist 4 (0364U) - 81282
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Facilities Project Management Specialist 4 (0364U) - 81282
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University of California, Berkeley About Berkeley At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff. As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic and social value. Departmental Overview Capital Projects manages the design, construction, retrofitting, and restoration of campus buildings and their surroundings. Many skilled professionals work in Capital Projects as Project Managers who have backgrounds in architecture, landscape architecture, planning, engineering, construction and administrative personnel, all of whom work to serve the campus community. Position Summary Involves managing the design and construction of capital projects, including renovations, expansions and new facilities and infrastructure as well as landscape projects; collect, develop, and analyze technical data to determine project requirements and preparation of information regarding specifications, materials, equipment, estimated costs, and completion times. Responsibilities Manages the project program, including meeting with clients to help define both project scope and program. Responsible for keeping the project scope and budget aligned with the program during the life of the project. Formally establishes project plan, including working with other units, departments, and the Office of the President (i.e., Capital Planning, Budget Office and other Capital Project Units) to facilitate this effort and ensure funding transfers. Establishes project budget and submits for approval. 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. Responsible preparing the Request for Qualifications required for contracting with architects. 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. 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. Determines delivery method and bids or negotiates construction contracts. Generates bidding documents for construction contracts. Selects contractor delivery method between design-bid-build, design-build, or CM@Risk. 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. Responsible for review and approval of all contractor change orders. Acts as liaison among project participants: client, contractor, consultants, and the architect. Resolves problems or conflicts, including recommending range of solutions to disputed issues or contractor claims. Ensures project is properly closed out, obtains as-built drawings, record drawings, and Operations & Maintenance Manuals for turnover to Facilities Services. 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. Performs organizational, departmental and administrative activities not directly relating to projects, including serving on committees representing department or unit and professional development. May oversee, manage, and/or direct other Project Managers and Analysts. Required Qualifications 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. Advanced technical knowledge of one or many building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire alarm, fire suppression elevator/conveying, telecommunications Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Salary & Benefits For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website. The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $101,600.00 - $170,000.00. 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.
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Facilities Project Management Specialist 4 (0364U) - 81282
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University of California, Berkeley About Berkeley At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff. As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic and social value. Departmental Overview Capital Projects manages the design, construction, retrofitting, and restoration of campus buildings and their surroundings. Many skilled professionals work in Capital Projects as Project Managers who have backgrounds in architecture, landscape architecture, planning, engineering, construction and administrative personnel, all of whom work to serve the campus community. Position Summary Involves managing the design and construction of capital projects, including renovations, expansions and new facilities and infrastructure as well as landscape projects; collect, develop, and analyze technical data to determine project requirements and preparation of information regarding specifications, materials, equipment, estimated costs, and completion times. Responsibilities Manages the project program, including meeting with clients to help define both project scope and program. Responsible for keeping the project scope and budget aligned with the program during the life of the project. Formally establishes project plan, including working with other units, departments, and the Office of the President (i.e., Capital Planning, Budget Office and other Capital Project Units) to facilitate this effort and ensure funding transfers. Establishes project budget and submits for approval. 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. Responsible preparing the Request for Qualifications required for contracting with architects. 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. 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. Determines delivery method and bids or negotiates construction contracts. Generates bidding documents for construction contracts. Selects contractor delivery method between design-bid-build, design-build, or CM@Risk. 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. Responsible for review and approval of all contractor change orders. Acts as liaison among project participants: client, contractor, consultants, and the architect. Resolves problems or conflicts, including recommending range of solutions to disputed issues or contractor claims. Ensures project is properly closed out, obtains as-built drawings, record drawings, and Operations & Maintenance Manuals for turnover to Facilities Services. 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. Performs organizational, departmental and administrative activities not directly relating to projects, including serving on committees representing department or unit and professional development. May oversee, manage, and/or direct other Project Managers and Analysts. Required Qualifications 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. Advanced technical knowledge of one or many building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire alarm, fire suppression elevator/conveying, telecommunications Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Salary & Benefits For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website. The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $101,600.00 - $170,000.00. 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.
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