University of Southern California

Facilities Project Manager

University of Southern California$133K — $137K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in architecture, civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering (or equivalent experience)
  • 3 years of design or construction management experience
  • Demonstrated project management skills in electrical, mechanical, or plumbing systems
  • Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
  • Experience in a university or higher education environment is preferred
  • 7 years of progressive leadership/management experience in project administration is favorable

Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day operations for HVAC and utility improvement projects
  • Ensure compliance with university and local project regulations
  • Provide construction phase support including document review and field observation
  • Manage and negotiate consultant services for assigned projects
  • Conduct quality assurance reviews for consultant work
  • Develop and oversee project budgets and timelines
  • Prepare financial reports and address any project-related issues

Benefits

  • Tuition assistance for employees and family members
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options
  • 403b retirement plan with a 5% match
  • 50% subsidy on transport passes for Metro, LADOT, and Metrolink
Full Job Description
Facilities Project Manager:

Serves as Project Manager for FPM related projects such as HVAC improvements and energy/utility expansion and improvements. Provides leadership and direction for day-to-day project operations and project related administrative activities such as scope, budget, schedule, design management, construction management, and turnover.

Job Accountabilities:
  • Ensures projects comply with university standards and specifications and local requirements.
  • Provides construction phase support such as review of submittals and documents and field observation.
  • Manages and negotiates consultant services on assigned projects. Monitors and evaluates the appropriateness and progress performed and completed by licensed or certified consultants.
  • Conducts quality assurance reviews to ensure that required work is satisfactorily performed and completed by certified consultants.
  • Develops budget and timetables. Authorizes construction budget expenditures and monitors account reconciliation and status. Provides forecasts and projections, as requested. Directs ongoing purchasing activities, including authorization of construction services.
  • Resolves issues and problems, as needed.
  • Prepares financial and/or other reports, as needed.
  • Provides leadership and guidance to staff, student workers or contractors, as assigned.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in project administration with progressive leadership/management within a college or university environment
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • 7 years of experience as a design manager and/or construction manager


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in architecture, civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering; combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
  • 3 years of experience as a design manager and/or construction manager; combined experience/education as substitute for minimum work experience
  • Directly related education and project management experience with increasing leadership/management responsibility in electrical, mechanical or plumbing systems
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively


Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.

Benefits:

We offer an excellent package of benefits and programs including, but not limited to:

  • Tuition assistance for you and your family
  • Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance options
  • 403b retirement account with matching 5% contribution by USC
  • 50% subsidy off Metro, LADOT, and Metrolink passes


Annual Range:

The annual base range for this position is $133,087.42 - $137,233.44. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in architecture, civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering; combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education

3 years of experience as a design manager and/or construction manager; combined experience/education as substitute for minimum work experience

Directly related education and project management experience with increasing leadership/management responsibility in electrical, mechanical or plumbing systems

Demonstrated interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively

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About University of Southern California

The University of Southern California (USC) is a private research university located in Los Angeles, California. It was founded in 1880 and is the oldest private research university in California. USC offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in a wide range of fields, including business, law, engineering, medicine, and the arts. The university is known for its strong athletic programs, particularly in football and basketball. USC has a diverse student body, with students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. The university has a total enrollment of approximately 47,000 students, including 28,000 undergraduate students.
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