Project Manager (Education)

Position Description

Lead a construction team in accordance with district and program policies and procedures for College construction bond operations
Train team on all PMO policies and procedures
Follow and successfully execute program Quality Management System
Report and collaborate with Program Management Office on all project matters
Review and develop contract documents
Plan, Organize, direct, coordinate, and report performance of College Project Management team and construction projects
Identify risk and create risk mitigation plans successfully
Documents and reports all project data accurately and in a timely manner
Create and present project and college data clearly to multiple stakeholder groups
Successfully manage and execute 5 to 10 projects simultaneously, ranging in construction value and complexity from $5M to $100M each
Successfully delivering construction projects on schedule and within budget
Coordination of budget and schedule information with the Relocation Project Manager regarding FF&E, Asset Disposition/Surplus, and Relocation
Review all deliverables from designers in the different design phases. While in construction, the Project Manager will review the construction change documents (CCD’s) and provide written comments to the Design Team prior to submittal to DSA.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in Management of multiple construction projects; experience within a large capital improvement program and familiarity with relevant Public Codes
  2 years’ experience in Educational Facility Construction
  BA or BS in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management or a closely related field. Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.
  Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes or similar
  Knowledge of all parts of the project life cycle, to include master planning, design and closeout
  Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM)
  Experience in alternative delivery method
  Experience with using a web based project management system such as Proliance and/or Procore.

Preferred Qualifications

• Sustainability Project Leadership: experience managing capital improvement or sustainability-focused projects such as energy efficiency upgrades, electrification initiatives, HVAC modernization, building performance optimization, or renewable energy installations (e.g., solar PV, battery storage).
• Engineering Background: experience in electrical and/or mechanical engineering, including design review, system analysis, and oversight of technical installations impacting energy use, indoor environmental quality, and long-term asset performance, MEP system commissioning.
• Stakeholder & Team Management: ability to lead multidisciplinary teams—including architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, DSA stakeholders and coordinate with faculty, facilities staff, administrators, and campus users to deliver complex sustainability projects.

About Harris

Harris & Associates is a 100% employee-owned company focused on solving today's complex challenges in the planning, designing, and constructing of public infrastructure. We serve clients in the municipal, water, transportation, and education markets to build equitable, resilient, and sustainable communities by providing a long-term financial framework as they plan their future. Our offices and project sites span the West Coast in California, Nevada, and Washington with a staff of over 280 employee-owners.

Harris fosters a collaborative work environment, understanding that diverse perspectives enhance our ability to better serve our clients and their communities. We are deeply passionate about our work, our clients, our team’s personal and professional growth. We offer a mentorship program, on-the-job training, Harris University, and an annual staff summit all aimed at developing well-rounded consultants proficient in the full spectrum of services we provide. Additionally, we prioritize a healthy work-life balance and organized social and team building events.

Compensation & Benefits

• The annual salary range offered for this position is $125-140K. Actual pay offered will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.
• In addition to base salary, we also offer:
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• ESOP
• 401K Match
• PTO, 8 Paid Holidays + "1 WorkAversary" paid holiday to celebrate you!
• Health & Well-Being Allowance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible hybrid/remote work plans
• Paid Leave Programs such as maternity, parentally, and family medical leave

About Us

Harris & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability) and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.