UC San Diego

PROJECT MANAGER - ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Filing Deadline: Mon 11/14/2022, thereafter Open Until Filled

Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience

Under general direction of the Senior Director of Project Management, the Project Manager - Electrical Engineer is accountable to the campus and health system to provide projects that are on schedule, within budget, high quality, sustainable, cost effective, and appropriate to the client's needs. The Project Manager - Electrical Engineer organizes, plans, and controls the design and construction effort for individual projects. This may involve selecting professional design staff; coordinating the activities of clients, design professionals (architect, engineers, etc.), contractors, inspectors, and others associated with the project; monitoring project progress, cost, and quality; resolving problems that arise in the project; and working with state agency officials to ensure compliance and safety. Communicate with project stakeholders regarding program, budget, schedule and construction impact. Complete and warrant the project to department and University specifications.

Provide professional engineering advice and assistance to the entire campus and health system, including the Assistant Vice Chancellor, Senior Directors, Director of Engineering Services, Project Managers, Planning, Parking, Facilities Management, and representatives of the Office of the President. Professional assistance includes serving as the subject matter expert on campus owned 12kv electrical infrastructure. The Project Manager - Electrical Engineer will have advanced skills and will be responsible for all aspects of the design and construction process for major and significant building projects, or highly specialized and critical components of these projects. Projects are often characterized by their complexity. Exercise independent judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results, and may oversee, manage, supervise, or provide guidance to other Facilities Project Managers and/or Analysts.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related area or an equivalent combination of experience and/or training. Advanced knowledge of building and construction, design, construction contract administration and California Building Codes, including advanced understanding of industry practices, or deep expertise in a highly specialized and critical discipline.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of architectural, engineering, and construction practices, with an emphasis on electrical engineering. Demonstrated ability and knowledge to provide technical advice on construction practices, methods and procedures, and to review drawings and specifications for major building projects.

• Advanced project management skills to effectively manage highly complex projects, or highly specialized and critical project component. Demonstrated working knowledge of standard design and construction sequences and durations necessary to prepare, monitor, and manage detailed project schedule.

• Advanced knowledge and experience with 12kv electrical distribution system and building power and lighting systems. UC San Diego's campus system includes medium voltage power distribution, both normal and emergency power, switching stations, and electric generation.

• Working knowledge and experience with medium voltage and building level operations, switching schemes and procedures, and power transfer during emergency. Working knowledge and experience with building telemetry, SCADA, security and alarm systems, telecommunications and data network systems, and complex electrical system relays.

• Familiarity with California and applicable building codes and regulations, and professional design experience to effectively direct and review the preparation of design and construction documents, review and approve contractor submittals, and to effectively resolve field problems during construction.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of California Building Code, Title-24 and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD), Division of State Architect (DSA) and State Fire Marshal (SFM) code and policy requirements for hospital construction (Medical Center only).

• Proven knowledge of applicable codes and regulations, and ability to provide technical advice based on sound understanding of construction principles and practice. Advanced knowledge of short and long range strategic building plans.

• Demonstrated familiarity with design and construction contracts, contract law, public contracting code, and construction claims procedures. Ability to draft modifications to standard agreements consistent with Regental Policy and in coordination with legal counsel. Demonstrated skill to effectively negotiate terms, conditions and costs related to design professional contracts and construction change orders.

• Advanced ability to manage contractors and maintain compliance to the agreed-upon scope of work and budget. Demonstrated construction administration experience and skills to monitor contractor operations for conformance to contract documents and applicable codes, review and negotiate contractor claims, oversee work of inspectors and testing agencies, and actively assist contractor and design team in the resolution of technical and procedural problems.

• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of various computer software programs including, but not limited to Microsoft Office, Outlook, Capital Project Management software, and Bluebeam.

• Advanced analytical, organizational and problem recognition, avoidance and resolution skills.

• Advanced written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including highly effective negotiation skills and highly developed political acumen. Demonstrated superior written communication skills to prepare clear, concise and professional reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present project design and status issues to client groups. Ability to work effectively with user departments and be responsive to their needs.

LICESNES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• A current Electrical Engineering license is required.

• California Engineering license preferred, or possess a California Engineering license by the end of the first year of employment and maintain throughout the term of employment.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• DOJ/FBI and DMV background checks and clearances required prior to hire.

• Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver License.

Job offer is contingent on successful engagement in the UC COVID-19 Vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral).

Apply Online:

https://employment.ucsd.edu/project-manager-electrical-engineer-119702/job/20923555
 

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