Project Manager

Location: San Diego

Position Status: Full-time regular

About the Department

University Operations works in support of the university’s mission of advancing academic excellence, expanding liberal and professional knowledge, creating a diverse and inclusive community, and preparing leaders who are dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service.

About the University

The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty. Inspired by this centuries-old tradition of Catholic higher education, the university welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background.

Responsibilities

Pre-Construction/Design

• Interviews university personnel and ascertains user renovation/new construction needs.
• Translates user needs into acceptable construction documents in accordance with current building code and ADA regulations.
• Verifies and documents existing site conditions prior to beginning design.
• Prepares and/or coordinates drawings and specifications for all assigned renovation and construction projects.
• Prepares and/or coordinates building elevations and renderings as required.
• Revises construction documents as necessary after change order approval.
• If using outside design firm, verifies that submitted design documents conform to USD design standards, tenant/client needs, and all applicable codes.
• Strives to create sustainable designs, targeting LEED Gold criteria when possible.
• Prepares detailed cost estimates for early budget and funding needs.

Construction Management

• Responsible for the management of interior renovation projects and minor new construction projects in terms of budget, schedule, and quality of workmanship as directed by the Director of PDC.
• Issues contracts and purchase orders to contractors and/or vendors.
• Ensures that all construction is completed in accordance with current building, electrical, and mechanical codes, as well as with the approved design.
• Coordinates with the City of San Diego on all permit-related issues.
• Estimates construction costs to establish preliminary budgets.
• Maintains project budgets as directed by the Director. Project budgets may range up to $20M for a single capital project.
• Estimates cost of changes requested by the user.
• Continues interaction with the user(s) during construction to ensure approved changes are accomplished.
• Coordinates project approval with appropriate university personnel.
• Coordinates project construction/completion/move-in with appropriate university departments.
• Develops and manages special projects pertaining to university facilities as directed by the Director of PDC.

Office Management

• Assists in maintaining the archived drawings and specifications.
• Keeps the Director of PDC appraised of project(s) conditions.

Safety

• Consistently follows safety practices as appropriate to the trade and complies with rules and regulations established by the university, state of California, and federal agencies.
• Follows established procedures for dealing with special hazards and promptly reports any on-the-job accidents to Public Safety, your chain of command, and the AVP of Facilities Management in writing.
• Maintains an awareness of the typical hazards of the workplace as well as special hazards that may be encountered at any university facility location such as biohazards, low-grade radiation, and chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in architecture, construction management, engineering, or a related field. A high school diploma and additional years of relevant work experience may substitute for the education requirement, at the rate of two years of experience equivalent to one year of education.
• Three (3) years of experience managing commercial or institutional construction projects required.
• Valid California Driver’s License required.
• May be required to drive university vehicles.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
• Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in drafting construction documents in a commercial or institutional setting.

Skills

• Ability to convert user concepts into project documents.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of construction materials and methods.
• Ability to manage multiple construction projects, including making decisions concerning scope of work and costs.
• Thorough knowledge of current Uniform Building, Fire, and Mechanical Codes, as well as the National Electric Code and ADA regulations.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Physical ability to consistently perform job duties.
• Ability to maintain a professional working relationship with students, faculty, and staff.
• Adherence to university policies and procedures.
• Ability to supervise and instruct assigned employees.
• General knowledge of construction law.
• Advanced ability with software such as Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam Studio, and document storage sites.
• Preferred experience with AutoCAD, TMA/Maximo, Aperture, Photoshop, and construction management software such as EBuilder, ProLog, etc.

Pay

$8,750-$9,583.33 per month

Benefits

The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the university, and access to on-campus fitness centers. Learn more about the benefits USD has to offer.

Schedule

40 hours per week