Associate Director of Engineering Project Management (PROFL ENGR MGR 1)

$107,100 - $224,100/Yr

University of California - Davis, CA

Full-time - Senior

Davis, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Associate Director of Engineering Project Management at the University of California, Davis, is responsible for overseeing a team of project managers to deliver complex capital projects within budget and schedule parameters. This role involves high-level leadership, mentoring, and the management of significant engineering projects, typically with budgets ranging from $200 million to $400 million. The position requires independent judgment and expertise in engineering and project management, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a group of project managers to deliver complex capital projects.
• Manage multiple projects with a total budget typically between $200 million and $400 million.
• Provide high-level leadership and mentoring to direct reports.
• Oversee the day-to-day management of large-scale capital improvement projects.
• Establish project milestones and schedules, prepare cost estimates, and monitor adherence to budgets and schedules.
• Advise senior management and consult with industry professionals on complex technical systems and construction features.
• Resolve issues requiring specialized knowledge and provide guidance to lower-level project management specialists.
• Promote emerging technologies through educational forums and programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience/training.
• 12 years of experience managing large engineering and infrastructure capital projects.
• Expert project management and construction administration experience.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of architectural, engineering, and construction practices, including California building codes.
• Expertise in project budgeting, scheduling, and contractor management.
• Experience supervising personnel and managing project teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Experience managing engineering/infrastructure capital projects in a university campus environment.
• Knowledge of public contracting code and experience drafting modifications to agreements.

Benefits

• Continuing education credits
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Union benefits
• Loan forgiveness
• Loan assistance
• Pet insurance