Your Role on the Team

Facilities Project Manager with experience who is responsible for coordinating all phases of building projects and facilities modifications, from establishment of design concepts through design implementation, or coordinates specialized and critical components of projects. Acts independently, receiving guidance at each key phase of the project. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

The Facilities Operations and Capital Projects unit builds, maintains and operates facilities that promote and support a learning-centered and resident-focused organization.

Under the direction of the Senior Director of Facilities Operations and Capital Projects, the Facilities Projects Manager provides critical services to the Facilities Operations and Capital Projects unit. This includes planning, development and implementation of projects and initiatives to achieve goals based upon strong collaborations and industry knowledge. Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills are necessary to identify opportunities for improvement and develop solutions with wide-scale buy in. The incumbent utilizes a variety of systems to accomplish goals, and creates or modifies resources when needed. As part of a team that advances mid- to long-term goals, a sharp focus on shared priorities and excellent communication skills are critical.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Achieve results with a solid knowledge of building and construction, design construction contract administration and California Building Codes, including full understanding of current industry practices.
• Solid knowledge in supervising facility maintenance and improvements along with building maintenance work in all trades and disciplines. Continuously learn by taking responsibility for own development.
• Thorough project management skills, including skill to develop scope and manage complex projects. Ability to conduct budget planning, financial analysis and reporting. Creates a variety of reports that compiles project updates for communication to diverse audiences.
• Thorough knowledge of the organization, including its infrastructure and short and long range strategic building plans, and organizational priorities. Actively seeks opportunities to seek and incorporate best practices to improve effectiveness.
• Thorough skills in problem recognition / avoidance / resolution.
• Thorough organizational and analytical skills including skill to provide high quality control. Detail oriented to accurately proof contracts and other documents. Capacity to use a variety of computer-based systems to generate and evaluate alternative solutions.
• Thorough written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills including high level political acumen. Ability to interact with others that demonstrates collaboration and cooperation; cultivate, build and maintain positive relationships to achieve organizational results. Actively seeks to understand stakeholder interests.
• Proven ability to support management of contractors and compliance to the agreed-upon scope of work and budget.
• Capacity to adapt approaches as needed to address changing priorities; remain flexible, open and receptive to new approaches. Demonstrate tolerance and adaptability when dealing with ambiguous situations.
• Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures to meet evolving department needs, implement services and leading to continuous improvement of services.
• Knowledgeable in human resources and risk management principles.
• Interpersonal and cultural competency skills to effectively communicate with and support a wide variety of people with diverse backgrounds, including understanding an respect for cultural, ethnic and individual differences. Ability to follow, model and promote conduct that adheres to the University of California Principles of Community.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Valid California Driver's License
• Background and DMV clearance
• Must be willing to work occasional overtime, nights and weekends.
• Must be willin gto assist in the event of a natural disaster or other emergency.
• Minimum five years experience in facility maintenance and operations; and building contruction and renovation.

Driver's License:

• Required to hold a valid drivers license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
• Possession of a General Contractors license.
• Experience working in a union environment.

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $90,600- $102,378 (Annual).