Construction Manager

Department Summary

At UCLA Housing & Hospitality (H&H), you become part of UCLA's tradition of excellence by providing quality housing, dining, and hospitality services to student-residents, faculty, staff, and campus visitors. We believe there's more to a job than simply being employed. In addition to competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and retirement plans, H&H team members enjoy significant opportunities for professional and personal growth in a supportive work environment. No matter what your role, you will join more than 2,600 H&H team members who understand that our motto Hospitality First! means that a warm, gracious attitude makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve.

Position Summary

The Construction Manager assigned to new construction, renovations, modifications, and repairs of facilities under the management of Housing & Hospitality (H&H). Major duties include identifying facility needs; developing project budget and schedule; frequent review of and travel to construction sites, requiring ability to climb ladders, walk and work in various rough graded sites, and lifting/lowering of weighted objects; diligently initiate, monitor and follow through on all construction/project related activities to ensure work adequately reflects clients' needs and is executed in a continuous, prompt manner within the project budget. Requires strong administrative, writing, and negotiation skills sufficient to take full responsibility and accountability in managing assigned projects. Expertise in building mechanical and electrical systems strongly desired.

Salary & Compensation

• UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
  
  

Qualifications

• 5 years demonstrated experience as a Construction manager or a similiar role in the construction industry. (Required)
• 8 years demonstrated experience as a Construction manager or a similar role in the construction industry. (Preferred)
• University, college or school system experience (Preferred)
• Knowledge of construction management industry standards and practices, safety standards, applicable codes and regulatory requirements including OSHA, building codes, fire codes, ADA requirements etc. Skill and knowledge in managing constructions project with emphasis on managing complex facility capital improvement projects including various project types such as tenant improvement, multifamily residential, food service equipment, mechanical replacements, and life safety systems projects. Skill and knowledge of various delivery methods including negotiated bid, lump sum, and unit price bidding. (Required)
• Ability to perform effectively under demanding situations with frequent interruptions, distractions and conditions and fluctuating workloads and possess and employ superior time management skills. Ability to plan and to pace work, and when required, work as necessary to ensure deadlines are met and projects overall are not jeopardized. (Required)
• Ability to recognize simplification or improvements in established procedures and work methods, especially for HVAC, mechanical and electrical systems. Skill in developing construction specifications and two dimensional sketches to clearly illustrate project scope of work. (Required)
• Ability to command a complex and continuously changing array of information and make sound judgments based on minimal information. Must have superior written and oral communication skills and be able to speak on a one-to-one basis or in small group settings, using appropriate grammar and vocabulary to convey relevant information. (Required)
• Ability to take independent action, demonstrates initiative, dependability, good judgment and ability to solve complex problems. Must possess strong problem solving skills and insight to mitigate problems and avoid reactive management. (Required)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Demonstrated success in working in collaborative style, in following through with tasks and assignments with minimal direction/supervision, and in promoting a high degree of professionalism in meeting assigned responsibilities. (Required)
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with peers, department/University personnel and the public. Ability and desire to convey a positive, professional, business-like appearance and attitude to all user groups, consultants, and colleagues. (Required)
• Must be very organized, proactive and able to focus and be persistent in identifying and resolving problems to ensure projects and/or department's service are not jeopardized. (Required)
• Working knowledge and skill in interpreting construction specifications, technical drawings, construction methodology and construction scheduling techniques. Working knowledge of current construction costs as adjusted yearly. Skill in preparing itemized cost estimates for assigned work. (Required)
• Ability in interpreting and applying California Administrative Codes (Titles 19, 22 and 24, etc.). Proficient in using Microsoft Project, Excel, Word and Outlook. (Required)
• Working knowledge of Bluebeam and Acrobat. Working knowledge of USGBC's LEED Rating Systems. (Preferred)
• Ability to stand, walk, crawl, climb, stoop, pull and crouch for extended periods. Ability to repeatedly raise or lower objects weighing up to 25 lbs. Ability to climb ladders, stairways, hillsides, rough graded sites, work in exterior locations and in noisy, dusty and dirty conditions for extended periods to view construction areas. Ability to drive university vehicle to campus and off campus locations. (Required)
  
  

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree with an emphasis in construction management, engineering, planning & design or related field. Or
• High School Diploma with equivalent years of experience
• California Driver's License Current (Required)
  
  

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
• Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.
• Driving Record: The position is subject to the California DMV "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.
• Back-lifting Exam (Required)
  
  

Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered

Complete Position Description

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