Senior Project Manager - Facilities Planning & Capital Projects

Company: California Polytechnic State University
Location: San Luis Obispo
Posted on: April 20, 2025

Job Description:

• On-site (work in-person at business location) 1Apply now Job no: 546930Work type: Management (MPP)Location: San Luis ObispoCategories: MPP, At-Will, Custodial/Facilities, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)Position DescriptionJob SummaryThe Senior Project Manager works within the Facilities Planning and Capital Projects (FPCP) Department of FM&D which provides project management, project planning, architectural and engineering design/coordination, and construction services, as well as campus master planning and space management for Cal Poly. Collaboration within the department and the campus community and providing a high degree of professionalism and customer services is crucial to the mission of the department.Under the general direction of the Director of Project Delivery, the Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing high complexity or a high quantity of assigned construction projects, including all aspects of project management from inception to completion in varying phases concurrently. The Senior Project Manager manages high dollar value projects (single or multiple projects), complex budgeting requirements, and multiple program elements and stakeholders, with proven experience in forecasting and managing project risk. The position requires a high degree of construction management knowledge, ability to manage capital projects of all sizes and is accountable for project budgets and schedules. The Senior Project Manager duties will require leading team(s) of project management and support staff to execute larger projects as well as provide support to other teams within the department. This position is required to interface with faculty, staff and administrators from a variety of colleges and departments, project donors/representatives, CSU officials, the State Fire Marshal, and various professional consultants, contractors, vendors and other related parties.Department SummaryFacilities Management and Development (FMD), a unit within the Administration and Finance Division (AFD), is responsible for the planning, design, construction, operations, maintenance, and repair of university facilities, grounds, and infrastructure. FMD consists of four critical and interdependent support departments, including Customer & Business Services; Energy, Utilities, & Sustainability; Facilities Planning & Capital Projects (FPCP); and Facilities Operations. In support of the Cal Poly mission, the Facilities Management and Development department is committed to sustainability, responsible stewardship of natural resources, and promoting an inclusive culture that values individual and organizational integrity, civility, equity, and diversity.Key Qualifications
  • Demonstrated extensive experience with project management, construction administration, and construction management including a thorough knowledge of building materials, costing procedures and the sequential methods of modern construction and maintenance practices, as well as capital construction project delivery methods.
  • Expert knowledge of a wide range of design and construction operations and knowledge of building codes, laws, ordinances and regulations, and trades applicable to building construction, maintenance, and repair.
  • Knowledge of construction management.
  • Expert knowledge of business and fiscal analysis, processes, and techniques related to project management in building, design and construction including an ability to analyze data and make accurate projections and cost estimates.
  • Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn complex organizational and management structures and an ability to adapt to the dynamics of organizational, procedural, technological and policy change.Education and Experience
    • Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field AND eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in the area of project management. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.Salary and BenefitsThe anticipated hiring range for this role is $120,000 - $155,000 per year. Note that the offer is calculated based on the background and relevant years of experience of the individual selected.Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.Cal PolyCal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly's hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu.Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and EmploymentThis position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.Supplemental InformationSatisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. Applicants for staff and management positions must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.This position may be "Designated" under California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter.Advertised: April 16, 2025 (9:00 PM) Pacific Daylight TimeApplications close:
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