Facilities Project Management Specialist 2 - Davis, CA, Job ID 74109

Facilities Project Management Specialist 2

This position is responsible for assisting senior project managers and coordinating with consultants and designers on large projects. Tasks include maintaining project documentation and logs, reviewing contract documents and change orders, and drafting and reviewing project schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

• 40% Assist senior project managers and coordinate with consultants and designers on large projects, from the planning and design phase through the close-out process.
• 40% Coordinate and implement small and medium design and construction projects, including developing program, schedules, budgets, construction documents, bids, and coordinates construction contracts.
• 5% Manage project reviews for conformance to regulatory requirements and organization policies.
• 5% Oversee and ensure all training and close-out documentation meet the contract requirements and are properly turned over to the appropriate entity.
• 5% Take initiative to make recommendations to modify construction and design contracts to incorporate needs of the project close-out and training.
• 5% Perform organizational and administrative activities not directly relating to projects, including serving on organization committees representing the department or unit.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, Construction Management or related area, and/or equivalent experience and training.
• Knowledge of building and construction, design, construction contract administration, and California Building Codes.
• Skills to develop project scope, budget, specifications, and drawings, including CAD drawings.
• Computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet, and project management software and ability to adapt to new software or applications.
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including effective negotiation skills.
• Good organizational and analytical skills. Detail oriented to accurately proofread contracts and other documents.
• Demonstrated ability to read, understand, and develop construction documents, including plans, specifications, and contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to manage contractors and maintain compliance to the agreed-upon scope of work and budget.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of UC capital project policies, procedures, and facilities manual guidelines.
• Knowledge of typical pre-design, design, and construction sequences and duration.
• Knowledge of accessibility codes, public works contracting rules, risk assessment and mitigation associated with construction projects.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (structural, civil, electrical, mechanical) or Licensed Architect.
• Project Management Professional, California Building Plans Examiner certification, or Certified Building Official.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess valid California Driver's License to drive a County or University vehicle. Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Reimbursement of job-related travel will be reimbursed according to University policies.
• The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check and may require fingerprinting due to the nature of the job responsibilities.
• As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly prohibited.