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

$107,100 - $224,100/Yr

University of California - California City, CA

Full-time - Senior

California City, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Associate Director of Engineering Project Management at UC Davis is responsible for overseeing a team of project managers to ensure the successful delivery of complex capital projects, typically ranging from $200 million to $400 million. This role involves high-level leadership, mentoring, and the management of significant capital improvement projects from inception through completion. The Associate Director serves as a technical expert, advising senior management and resolving complex issues while promoting emerging technologies in engineering projects.

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.
• Serve as a technical expert and provide guidance to lower-level project management specialists.
• Resolve issues requiring specialized knowledge and provide expert advice to all levels of management.
• Design, implement, and coordinate complex technical systems and programs.
• Promote areas of emerging technology through educational forums and programs.

Requirements

• License to practice engineering in the State of California.
• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience/training in engineering.
• 12 years of experience managing large engineering and infrastructure capital projects.
• Expert project management and construction administration experience.
• Strong written communication skills for preparing reports and correspondence.
• Expert knowledge of architectural, engineering, and construction practices.
• Experience supervising personnel and managing project teams.
• Expert knowledge in complex technical areas of construction.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Experience managing engineering/infrastructure capital projects in a university campus environment.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures specific to capital project administration for the University of California.
• Experience with public contracting code.

Benefits

• High quality and low-cost medical plans.
• UC pays for dental and vision insurance premiums.
• Extensive leave benefits including pregnancy and parental leave.
• Paid holidays annually.
• Paid time off/vacation/sick time.
• Continuing education allowance and education reimbursement program.
• Access to free professional development courses.
• WorkLife and wellness programs.
• On-site employee assistance program including mental health services.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer.
• Retirement benefit options including pension and retirement savings plans.