Sustainability Project Manager Facilities Management

Occidental College is seeking an experienced, forward thinking and principled professional to fill the role of Sustainability Project Manager.

Position Description:  Acts as the College’s sustainability project manager for alteration, improvement and construction projects at facilities, buildings, grounds and infrastructure. Prepares scope of work and project specifications. Facilitates implementation of projects related to sustainability and other areas. Ensures project viability and coordinates work with other Facility Management areas.  Monitors projects’ development and execution, including scope, schedule, budget, incentive programs and invoicing.  Manages architect, consulting engineers and contractors. Resolves contract and technical issues between parties.  Monitors compliance with the architect’s drawings, contractor bid/estimates, and materials selection and delivery, and sub-contractors performance to maintain the College’s interest in budget expenditures and schedule compliance.  Assists in maintaining the College’s as-built drawings and plans and specification documentation. Develops College’s standard specifications.  Performs space planning and other programming functions. Uses computerized planning and estimating programs.

Qualifications:  Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in construction management, architecture, sustainability or engineering with significant emphasis on project and/or construction management. Project Management Professions (PMP) designation preferred.

 Seven years minimum prior experience as a Project or Construction Manager. Broad base experience in civil, structural, mechanical and electrical construction desired. Knowledge of finishes and furniture specifying required. LA City experience desired. Work on a college campus desired. LEED AP designation desired. Knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act desired.

 Solid written and oral communication skills required. CAD/REVITT skills required. Knowledge of sustainability-related incentive programs, LA City Codes, Uniform Building Codes, and sustainable design best practices desired.

 Must be flexible to work hours outside of normal work schedule as needed.

 Must have a valid CA driver’s license and maintain College’s designated driver status.

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to: [email protected]