Senior Project Manager

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks a team lead in Design & Construction Services (DCS) to ensure that University design and construction policy effectively supports and advances the goals of its capital program, in conformance with all applicable state and federal codes and regulations.

About the role

As a team lead, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring compliance with University design and construction policies and regulations.
• Developing policies, procedures, and contract documents related to design and construction.
• Counseling senior leaders on highly technical matters related to design and construction.
• Exercising experienced judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Providing guidance to other functional managers, project leaders, and analysts.

Required What It Takes to be Successful

• In-depth knowledge of planning, design, and construction procedures, industry practices, and/or deep expertise in a highly specialized and critical discipline.
• Advanced experience developing policies related to design and construction.
• Advanced knowledge of University organization, including its infrastructure, rules, regulations, policies, and short and long-range strategic building plans.
• Advanced analytical, organizational, and problem recognition/avoidance/resolution skills.
• Highly effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including effective negotiation skills and well-developed political acumen.
• Advanced team building and facilitation skills.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Licenses to practice in at least one of the following professions: architecture, engineering, urban design, city planning, or landscape architecture.

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.

Conditions of Employment

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.

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 categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.