UCSB Project Manager (Contract)

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Project Manager (Contract) – Design & Construction

Summary of Job Details
The Project Manager serves as the University’s representative, overseeing all aspects of Capital Improvement Projects, deferred maintenance, and major infrastructure upgrades. Projects vary widely in size, complexity, scope, and contract value. The Project Manager is authorized to independently interpret contracts, negotiate changes in the Work, hire and manage professional consultants, oversee the development of plans and specifications, create budgets and manage expenses, direct project support staff, act as liaison with all campus departments, and secure project approvals and permits. All activities are conducted within University policies and applicable local, state, and federal laws and codes. This role is responsible for all phases of programming, design, bidding, and construction and requires advanced project management skills to handle complex projects with critical deadlines. Daily duties involve frequent problem-solving and a high degree of autonomy in decision-making, while also collaborating with clients, consultants, contractors, and other campus departments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in project management of capital improvement projects is required.
• Demonstrated experience managing new construction and renovation of office, classroom, laboratory, infrastructure, housing, and/or athletic facilities, preferably within a university environment or other public works domain.
• Proven ability to manage project scope, schedule, and budget; professional services and construction agreements; development of and compliance with plans and specifications; and contractor coordination.
• Knowledge of business and fiscal analysis, processes, and techniques related to project management, with the ability to analyze data and make accurate cost projections.
• Working knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn and apply, University policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to clearly convey information and exercise high levels of judgment and discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to use various computer applications, including project management and scheduling software.

Special Conditions of Employment

• Hours and days may vary to meet the operational needs of the department.
• May need to travel up to 5% to job sites or other areas for training.
• Required to hold a valid driver’s license, maintain a driving record that complies with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
• For multi-hire positions: Some roles filled under this posting may require a valid driver’s license, a compliant driving record, and/or enrollment in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
• Satisfactory criminal history background check is required.
• UCSB maintains a Tobacco-Free environment.

Days/Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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 any other protected status under state or federal law.

Open Until Filled.

Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu
Job Reference Number: 86001

Full Salary Range: $97,200 to $182,000 per year.
Hiring or Budgeted Range: $135,000 to $155,000 per year.