Project Manager - Facilities/Construction

Updated: 24 days ago
Location: Stanford, CALIFORNIA

ABOUTSTANFORDUNIVERSITYANDRESIDENTIAL&DININGENTERPRISES:

Stanford University, located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of California's SiliconValley,isoneoftheworld'sleadingteachingandresearchuniversities.Sinceitsopening in 1891, Stanford has been dedicated to finding solutions to big challenges and to preparing students for leadership in a complex world.

Residential & Dining Enterprises (R&DE), the largest auxiliary organization at Stanford University,supportstheacademicmissionoftheUniversitybyprovidinghigh-qualityservicesto students and other members of the university community. The department has an annual operating budget of over $350M, operates 24/7/365, and oversees a $3B asset portfolio comprising a 7 million sq. ft. physical plant across the campus. In autumn quarter of the 2021- 22 academic year, R&DE will return to providing housing for over 13,000 students and dependents, serving meals at 17 dining halls, 12 retail locations, and operating athletic concessions and conference operations. Additionally, R&DE comprises 900 FTE staff in the following divisions: Student Housing Operations, Stanford Dining, Stanford Hospitality & Auxiliaries, Stanford Conferences, Maintenance Operations and Capital Projects, and a team of R&DE strategic business partners: Finance & Administration, Information Technology, Human Resources, and Strategic Communications.

“Students (Customers) First” is the mantra of R&DE and our strategic goals reflect our commitment to delivering quality and excellence to our constituents every day.In R&DE,“Excellenceisdefinedbyaligningourstrategicgoalsandperformancewithourvision.”

Thisroleiscurrentlydesignatedashybridandmayprovideincumbentswithflexibilityforpartial telecommuting.

Take projects from original concept through final implementation on contained risk assignments(projectshavemechanismsormanagerialcontrolstominimizerisk).Workis typically comprised of 50% time contribution towards project leadership and 50% as a technical contributor.

·Performthefullrangeofprojectmanagementcycle:initiating,planning,executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing. Lead projects requiring functional integration. Complete sub-project and/or stand-alone elements (or a contained project such as construction project).

·Directdevelopmentofanactionplan,andestimaterequirementsforresources, including management, labor, materials, and time required to complete project.

·Facilitatediscussionsandnegotiationstodriverecommendationconsensuswithin scope of responsibility.

·Develop and help execute comprehensive change management strategy and communicationplanrelativetoprojectscopeandstakeholdersonafocusedproject; actively manage resistance to change.


·These elements typically delineate the project management involved at this level: Charter-charterandscopinginvolvementorscopedefinition,identifyandshape scope; # of disciplines

/stakeholders to manage is contained to localized department or university constituents; risk- manage and report on risks associated with projects to upper management,risksharingismaintainedbetweenmanagementandprojectmanager; project complexity involves straight- forward technology applications to drive decisions; primary university relationship is at the individual faculty, department

/directorlevel;singleprojectbudget/scopeaccountabilityupto$5M;cumulative budget/scope up to $10M.


Qualifications-External

Education&Experience

Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of related experience in management of projectsofmoderatesize/complexitywithlimitedperformancerisk,includingprojectplanning, scheduling, tracking, and budgeting, or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge,SkillsandAbilities:

·Polishedwrittenandoralcommunicationskillstoaddressawidevarietyofaudiences.

·Abilitytoproductivelyengageandinfluencecross-functionalteams.

·Demonstratedprojectmanagementabilitytoemployintegration,scopetime management, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement components.

·Demonstratedresilience,diplomacy,influence,relationshipbuilding,andproblem solving skills in a variety of situations.

Depthofknowledgeintechnicaldiscipline/domainneededtodeliverprojects Certifications and Licenses: None

·Frequentlystand/walk,sit,performdeskbasedcomputertasksand lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.

·Occasionally use a telephone, write by hand, twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp lightly/finemanipulationandlift/carry/push/pullobjectsthatweighupto20 pounds.

·Rarelykneel,crawl,climbladders,reach/workaboveshoulder,graspforcefully,carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds or more.

·Abilitytomaintainavalidnon-commercialCaliforniaDriver'slicense.

·Auditoryacuitywithabilitytohearhornsandbells.

·Visualacuitywithabilitytodeterminecolorsforfinishes.

·Abilitytoclimbscaffolding,ladders,stairsetc.


*  - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform theessentialfunctionsofthejob.

·Mayworkinactivelaboratoriesoroutdoorenvironments.

·Maybeexposedtoextremehotandcoldtemperatures,beexposedtohighvoltage electricity, radiation or electromagnetic fields, lasers, noise > 80dB TWA, allergens/biohazards/chemicals

/asbestos,orheavymetalsorworkonroofsatheightsgreaterthan10ft.

·Maydrivevehicledayand night.

·Mustwearpersonalprotectiveequipmentasdefined/requiredbyjobassignments,and dress for clean rooms.

·Mayworkextendedhours,eveningsandweekends.

·Whenconductinguniversitybusiness,mustcomplywiththeCaliforniaVehicleCode and Stanford University driving requirements.

·InterpersonalSkills:DemonstratestheabilitytoworkwellwithStanfordcolleagues and clients and with external organizations.

·Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and valueforsafety;communicatessafetyconcerns;usesandpromotessafebehaviors based on training and lessons learned.

· Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures,includingbutnotlimitedtothepersonnelpoliciesandotherpolicies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

Theexpectedpayrangeforthispositionis$115Kto$127Kperannum(

$55.29-$61.06/hour).

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of whattheuniversityreasonablyexpectstopayforaposition.Thepayofferedtoa selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selectedcandidate, departmental budget availability,internal equity,geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

WhyStanfordisforYou:

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionizedthewayweliveandenrichestheworld.Supportingthismissionisourdiverse


anddedicated17,000staff.Weseektalentdriventoimpactthefutureofourlegacy.Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

·      Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or courseauditing.JoinaTedTalk,filmscreening,orlistentoarenownedauthororglobal leader speak.

·      Acaringculture.Weprovidesuperbretirementplans,generoustime-off,andfamily care resources.

·      A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classesatourworld-classexercisefacilities.Wealsoprovideexcellenthealthcare benefits.

·    Discoveryandfun.Strollthroughhistoricsculptures,trails,andmuseums.

·      Enviableresources.Enjoyfreecommuterprograms,ridesharingincentives,discounts and more

Thejobdutieslistedaretypicalexamplesofworkperformedbypositionsinthisjob classificationandarenotdesignedtocontainorbeinterpretedasacomprehensive inventoryofallduties,tasks,andresponsibilities.Specificdutiesandresponsibilitiesmay varydependingondepartmentorprogramneedswithoutchangingthegeneralnatureand scopeofthejoborlevelofresponsibility.Employeesmayalsoperformotherdutiesas assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the university will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform theessentialfunctionsofhisorherjob.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, oranyothercharacteristicprotectedbylaw.



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