About Occidental College
Founded in 1887, Occidental is a nationally recognized, private
college of the liberal arts and sciences, dedicated to providing a
gifted and diverse group of students with a total educational
experience of the highest quality -- one that prepares them for
leadership in an increasingly complex, interdependent and
pluralistic world.
What makes Occidental special? An intellectually rigorous academic
environment. Small classroom settings where students collaborate
with professors and their peers while pursuing or discovering their
passion. A beautiful residential campus that offers students
hands-on engagement with the cultural and intellectual resources of
Los Angeles. A community open to stimulating conversation and
divergent points of view. Some 2,100 students from 46 states and 28
countries choose from 41 majors and minors and participate in one
the country’s top undergraduate research programs. Oxy students
routinely win top awards and fellowships; its first Rhodes Scholar
was named in 1907. Dedicated to excellence and equity, Occidental
also is one of the country’s most economically diverse campuses,
according to the New York Times. Some 71 percent of Oxy students
receive some form of financial aid; 20 percent are Pell Grant
recipients; and 19 percent are the first in their family to attend
college
Title: Project Manager
Department: Planning, Design & Construction
Duration: Indefinite
Employment Status: Exempt, Full-Time
Job Summary
Reporting to the Assistant Director of PD&C, the Project
Manager is responsible for management of projects ranging in
construction value from $30,000 to $1M. The Project Manager
facilitates and coordinates the design process (Concept, SD, DD,
and CD) drawings, and coordinates the specialty consultants and
general contractor. Drafts contracts, change orders, add services
and RFPs for general contractors, subcontractors, consulting
engineers and construction management. Monitors the work to ensure
it complies with the construction documents, specifications,
schedule, and agreed budget. Performs day-to-day site reviews and
responds to questions from the field.
Job Duties
- 34% - Project Planning Phase: Meet with the key
stakeholders to obtain the project goal and the basic scope of
work. Assess the logistics required to perform the scope of work.
Draft a rough project schedule or work plan. Estimate a ROM budget.
- (Essential)
33% - Program & Design Phase: Oversee/manage this
phase of the project with the professional consultants (architects,
engineers) and the key stakeholders to complete the design phase of
the project. Manage the Request for Proposal process, identify
consultants and contractors. Update the project schedule. Ensure
changes in the scope of work are documented. Assists the AD
PD&C with the RFP process. - (Essential)
33% - Construction Phase: Administer the contract
between Occidental College and the general contractor. Provide
logistic support and access to the general contractor team. Monitor
and update the project schedule and project budget. Walk the
project site daily to monitor the construction progress and
conformance to the construction documents. Assists the AD PD&C
with project schedules, cost controls, contract administration, and
construction quality control. Supports program directives and
activities as they relate to major renovations and capital
improvements, with other Occidental College organizational branches
and departments. Conducts construction meetings, prepares meeting
minutes and summaries of proceedings, and monitors RFI and
submittal logs. - (Essential)
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in construction management,
facilities management, planning & design or other fields
related to position responsibilities, or equivalent combination of
education and experience.
- Valid California driver’s license.
- Three years of progressively responsible experience in managing
new construction, renovation, retrofit and/or repair projects with
value over $35,000.
- Knowledge of materials, ways and means, and the tools involved
in the construction or repair of buildings, or other
structures.
- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in
project planning, resource allocation, contractor assignments,
production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- Ability to analyze, synthesize and organize data, and present
findings in a comprehensible manner for different audiences.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Project), Google drives/folders/forms, Adobe Acrobat,
and social media applications or any combination of productivity
programs applicable to position responsibilities.
- Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented and thorough;
skilled at anticipating and preventing potential problems and
handling a wide variety of tasks with efficiency and accuracy.
Strong commitment to a quality work product.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally, in
writing and electronically.
- Effective interpersonal skills as evidenced in the ability to
collaborate with a variety of constituencies.
- Demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, inclusion &
diversity.
- Demonstrated skill in adapting to and performing work
effectively in high-volume, high accountability, confidential
environment with multiple and changing priorities.
- Effective organizational, logistical, time management and
planning skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple
tasks/projects simultaneously, prioritize and fulfill the functions
of an office in a timely manner.
- Ability to self-motivate and work independently.
- Ability to provide effective leadership and to work effectively
and professionally across functions, disciplines, levels, and with
diverse groups.
Preferred Qualifications
- Five years of experience in the trades, construction and/or
building design to build work.
EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $73,900/yr-$93,000/yr
If you are offered this position at Occidental College, your final
base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such
as skills, education, experience, and/or geographic location. In
addition to those factors, Occidental complies with applicable pay
equity laws and considers internal equity among current employees
when developing the final offer. Please keep in mind that the range
mentioned above is the base salary range for the role. Hiring at
the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for
future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous
compensation and benefits package.
