Preconstruction Manager
Job No: 562086
Work Type: Management (MPP)
Location: Southern California: Long Beach
Categories: Bargaining Unit: MPP, Appointment Type: At-Will,
Time Basis: Full Time
Join the vibrant community at California State University, Long
Beach (CSULB)!
Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an
inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California
lifestyle. Our 322-acre campus-one of the largest in the CSU
system-serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its
commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic
and research initiatives.
As a member of the CSULB community, you'll experience a dynamic
environment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy,
and opportunities to make a meaningful difference.
Work-life balance thrives here. Long Beach blends coastal
relaxation with urban vibrancy, offering miles of beaches,
year-round sunshine, a thriving arts and food scene, and convenient
access to both Los Angeles and Orange County. It's an ideal place
to grow your career while enjoying everything Southern California
has to offer.
Join the California State University (CSU) and explore career
opportunities that advance student success and strengthen
California's future-offering competitive compensation,
comprehensive benefits, and professional growth.
Job Summary
The Preconstruction Manager provides senior-level leadership and
oversight of preconstruction services within the Design &
Construction Services (DCS) department at California State
University, Long Beach. Reporting to the Director, this position
manages and supervises Major and Minor Capital Project Managers,
the Interior Design Manager(s), and associated staff, as well as
staff augmentation personnel from private firms.
The incumbent is responsible for overseeing project intake,
planning, design, construction documents, and procurement
activities for University projects. This role ensures projects are
successfully delivered from inception through preconstruction
completion in coordination with customers, University stakeholders,
Capital & Space Planning, Construction Services, and Facilities
Management.
The Preconstruction Manager is accountable for operational
performance, including management of project tracking systems,
process consistency, and adherence to CSU and State requirements.
While primarily a leadership role, the incumbent may directly
manage projects as needed to support workload demands and staffing
transitions.
Projects are transitioned to the Construction Management group upon
contractor procurement, or to Facilities Management (Campus
Facilities Project Services) for interior and smaller-scale
projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership for Project Managers, Design Manager(s), and staff
augmentation personnel. Conduct performance evaluations, manage
workload, hires and ensures accountability. Mentor staff and
maintain team performance and engagement. Oversee project intake,
feasibility, scope, budget, and design development. Direct
preconstruction phases through permitting and procurement.
Independently manage projects as needed
Ensure quality, completeness, and compliance of plans and
specifications. Conduct design reviews and enforce campus and
regulatory standards. Oversee value engineering and design
development processes. Manage selection, contracting, and oversight
of design professionals. Review contracts, amendments, and
consultant performance. Ensure compliance with CSU and State
procurement requirements. Oversee budgets, schedules, and funding
allocations. Manage project tracking systems and reporting tools.
Prepare executive-level reports and financial analyses.
Coordinate hand-off to Construction Management and Facilities
Management. Ensure continuity of scope, budget, and documentation.
Serve as liaison to campus departments and leadership. Lead
meetings and communicate project status and expectations. Develop
and maintain procedures, standards, and tracking systems. Oversee
departmental tools (GIS, as-builts, databases, etc.)
Department
Beach Building Services - Design and Construction Services
Department Description (Optional)
Beach
Building Services (BBS) at California State University Long
Beach is dedicated to supporting the university by ensuring the
safe operation, maintenance, and development of the campus. As a
large, thriving department, BBS provides facilities based
comprehensive support to the campus in the areas of academics,
activities and event services. These facilities contribute to a
well-rounded and enriching campus experience for students, faculty
and staff. BBS is proud to contribute to the dynamic and
transformative educational and social events and programs that make
CSU Long Beach one of the most sought-after institutions and a
leader among the CSU campuses.
Departments within BBS:
- Environmental Health and Safety
- Energy and Utilities
- Facilities Operations (Service Response, Fiscal Operations,
Payroll/Personnel, IT Services)
- Planning and Sustainability
- Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (Engineering, Fire Alarm,
Electrical and Plumbing Shops)
- Building Trades (Lock, Sign, Carpentry, Paint and Auto
Shops)
- Grounds and Landscaping Services
- Custodial Services
- Design and Construction Services
BBS is composed of talented and skilled employees and dedicated
administrators who work hard and collaborate to achieve our mission
to "Build a Better Campus Every day."
Duration of Appointment
This is a regular, at-will position.
Classification
Administrator II
Compensation
Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and
qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal
equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.
Hiring Range: The hiring range for this position
is $12,917 - $14,583 per month commensurate with candidate's
education, experience, skills, and training.
Benefits
At California State University (CSU), we prioritize the health,
growth, and success of our employees. Our benefits program reflects
our commitment to your overall well-being.
To be eligible for full benefits, employees must be appointed at
least half-time (.50 FTE) with an appointment lasting more than six
months and one day. Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary
based on appointment type, classification, and applicable
collective bargaining agreement. Eligible employees may have access
to a comprehensive benefits package that can include:
- Paid Time Off: Up to 24 vacation days per year
(based on employee group and/or length of service), 14 paid
holidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
- Health Coverage: A variety of medical, dental,
and vision plans.
- Retirement Plans: Participation in the CalPERS
defined benefit plan, along with voluntary savings options such as
403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans.
- Educational Benefits: Tuition fee waiver
programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by
employee group and bargaining unit.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
Confidential counseling and support services for employees and
their families.
- Additional Benefits: Wellness programs,
professional development opportunities, and insurance options
including life, disability, and pet insurance.
Candidates are encouraged to review the appropriate
CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details specific to their
position. Additionally, the
CSU Total Compensation Calculator is available to help
prospective employees understand the full value of the CSU benefits
package and how it complements base salary.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of the laws, ordinances, and other regulations applicable
to building construction, maintenance, and repair including
building codes for the State of California, fire codes, ADA
regulations, industry standards and regulations. Knowledge of
construction methods and procedures. Excellent administrative and
organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal, oral and writing
skills. Ability to represent the department in a professional
manner to determine campus customers' needs and design
requirements. Ability to communicate effectively and work within an
ethnically diverse campus environment. Proven ability to manage a
large number of projects simultaneously. Working knowledge of
personal productivity tools (personal computers, Word, Excel, and
electronic mail.)Must be self-motivated.
Mandatory ability to sketch plans, details, etc. in order to
facilitate the transmission of ideas to Customers, staff, and
others. Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally
diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university
policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to
safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination
policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive
university experience for each and every student and assist in
achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of
excellence."
Education and Experience
Bachelor Degree in engineering, architecture, construction
management, or related field and 10-years of progressively
responsible full time work experience in a related field required.
Equivalent experience (or combination of education and experience)
in project management, architecture, engineering, or construction
management will be considered as a substitution for a degree on a
year for year basis.
• At least 5-years of supervisory experience required.
• Seven years of related experience in design and construction in a
similar type of position required.
• Demonstrated prior experience managing or administering projects
with a project value over $5 Million required.
• Previous higher education or institutional project management
experience preferred.
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited
Professional (LEED AP) certificate preferred.
Licenses / Certificates
• DSA Certified Accessibility Specialist (CASp) certification
preferred.
• CA Driver's License required.
Application Procedures
Click "Apply Now" to complete the CSULB Online Employment
Application.
Please fill out the application completely. It is important that
all sections of the online application are completed fully and
accurately. Be sure to include all relevant education and
experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you
meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Physical Summary
Light work - Job involves some lifting of medium
weight objects (10-20 pounds) and/or 10% - 20% of the job involves
standing or walking.
Additional Information
CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions
(i.e. H-1B Visas).
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be
completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB 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. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background
check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee
who was conditionally offered the position.
Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are
subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully
completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past
12 months.
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 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of
employment.
Conflict of Interest: The duties of this position will include
participation in decisions that may have a material financial
benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the selected candidate will be
required to file Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of
Economic Interest on an annual basis, complete ethics training
within 6 months of appointment, and attend this training every
other year thereafter.
Equal Employment Statement
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB
provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful
discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color,
ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB
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.
California State University Long Beach expects respectful,
professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of
harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated
appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility
and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected
of all employees.
Accommodations
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees
with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or
requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the
application or hiring process should contact
StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.
Out of State Employment Policy
California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system,
is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires
all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of
California.
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Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform
CSU-related work outside the state of California.
Application Closes: 11 October 2026
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