Under the direction of the Project Director of the Department of Design and Construction, and in collaboration with your colleagues, assist in leading DDC including Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and others. Responsible for the daily, short-term and long-term organization, development, review, prioritization, budgeting, and accomplishment of a portion of the project portfolio in support of the University’s mission and goals. Oversee the assigned University projects including new construction, additions, improvements, remodels, and renovations through planning, design, construction, and closeout. Strategically manage risk, monitor finances, and ensure each phase of work is started and completed on time. Work in close partnership with the Associate Director of Facilities services to represent the full owner's interest in construction projects. Direct DDC’s management of architects, general contractors, engineers, contracted project managers, and consultants.

Duties

• Direct and integrate the activities of multiple project operations, ensuring that project efforts are generally cohesive, consistent, and effective in supporting the University's mission, goals, and strategic plan.
• Collaborate with DDC staff, and other University departments to ensure projects of high aesthetic and functional quality are delivered on budget and on schedule. Exercise foresight and good judgment to recognize when problems are developing in projects, and then lead appropriate corrective actions to manage budget, schedule, quality, and client expectations. 
• Collaborate and communicate with campus stakeholders (Facilities, Public Safety, University Events, Special Programs, Regulatory Affairs, Deans, Administrators, etc.) and University decision-makers as appropriate to ensure that all parties are well informed and that work proceeds on schedule with minimum adverse impacts to other campus departments and activities. 
• Research and prepare memoranda, reports, summaries, and presentations as required. 
• Facilitate proactive project planning, coordination, communication, and notification inside and outside the University. 
• Identify and recommend modifications to campus project management, construction processes, and design/construction standards. Facilitate processes associated with solicitation and review of design and engineering proposals, consultant selection, design/scope development, management of pre-construction services, securing of permits and agency entitlements, contractor selection, construction management, commissioning, project transitioning to the Department of Facilities Services, and complete project documentation. 
• Oversee closeout, punch list, and project document archiving. 
• Periodically provide technical expertise and assistance to campus operations departments. 
• Carry out other duties, assignments, and responsibilities as assigned. 
• Uphold the Living Pepperdine standards in daily work; participate in Daily Line-Ups and be able to articulate how the standards apply to daily work. 

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Skills and Qualifications

Required: A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a closely related field, with a minimum of three years of relevant experience in project management or a Bachelor's degree in another discipline with a minimum of five years of relevant management experience in engineering, construction project management, design or related field is required. Diverse technical knowledge of construction practices, principles, and techniques in the AEC field, design and construction means and methods, and industry-standard project management processes is required. Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills are required. Must be approachable, listen to others, adaptable to different communication styles, creative, persuasive, and solution-oriented. Must demonstrate high analytical skills. A professional demeanor is required. Competency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and AutoCAD products is required.

Preferred: Experience with BlueBeam and construction management software (Kahua, Procore, or other) is desirable.

Qualified individuals should be able to articulate a strong commitment to diversity, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. The University conducts such screenings in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and supporting a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests; safeguarding key University assets including people, property, information, and the University’s reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

This is a Regular, Exempt, 40 hour per week position.

Expected Pay Range: $90,000 - $100,000 per year

The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level. In addition to base pay, Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitive benefits package.

Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.