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

Facilities Project Management Specialist who assists Facilities Project Managers 3, 4 and 5 on large projects. With regular guidance, manages small and capital design and construction projects. Oversees and ensures that all training and close-out documents meet the contract requirements and are properly turned over to the appropriate entity. Manages project reviews for conformance to regulatory requirements and organization policies. Takes initiative to make recommendations to modify construction and design contracts to incorporate needs of the project, close-out, and training. Supports a diverse portfolio of projects located at the 9 ANR Research and Extension Centers dispersed throughout California and the UC Elkus Ranch Environmental Education Center.

This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed.

The home department for this position is Facilities, Planning and Management. While this position normally is based in Davis, CA, this position is eligible for hybrid flexible work arrangements for applicants living in the State of California at this time. Please note that hybrid flexible work arrangements are subject to change by the University.

Pay Scale: $30.80/hour to $42.77/hour

This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 11/27/2024.

Key Responsibilities:

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. UC ANR does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context 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.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

• 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.

  • a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

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