APU is seeking employees who desire to engage in our thriving culture by cultivating community through professional interactions, demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning, and modeling Christ-like character. Working together, employees at APU commit to establishing a university atmosphere that is pleasing to God and edifying to one another.

With minimal supervision, the function of this position is to coordinate and oversee capital projects for Azusa Pacific University. When required, the Sr. Project Manager must also manage mid and smaller-sized projects based on the needs of the department. This person will develop and manage project budgets and schedules, oversee project consultants and contractors, ensure project delivery is in accordance with construction contract and University requirements and standards, and assist the other project managers, designers, and director of Design and Construction with projects, quality assurance issues and other administrative measures that support the department in meeting its mission. 

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Required Experience:

• Ten years of construction management experience including; budgeting, planning, estimating, and design of building systems.  
• Ability to interpret fire, safety, health, California Building Codes, and ADA codes, etc.
• Experience will include management of others.
• 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.

Primary Duties/Essential Functions:

• Acts as the departmental representative when assigned to Design and Construction projects.
• Manages three types of projects: Repairs and Renovations (Deferred Maintenance and Beautification), Special Projects (specific department-funded remodels), and Capital Projects (major remodels, expansions, and new construction).
• Sr. PM should be comfortable working both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Collaborates with architects, engineers, contractors, other vendors, and APU stakeholders while monitoring work and bringing projects to completion and close-out.
• Manages budgets and tracks timelines and progress to ensure successful completion of projects.
• Reads and interprets plans, specifications, and other technical documents
• Review submittals and samples
• Monitors conformity of construction with contract documents and specifications.
• Conducts quality assurance to ensure work is satisfactorily completed.
• Coordinates with other campus departments on such items as data, telecommunications, and furnishings to see that the university receives a completed project that is on time and within budget.
• Complies with and monitors enforcement of safety and building codes.
• Oversees project schedule and budget.
• Responsible for time management as it applies to the scope of this position.
• Regular, punctual attendance as required by the supervisor based on department needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested by the supervisor. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
• Assesses the validity of and negotiates change orders with general contractors.
• Provides cost proposal data for various construction projects.
• Revises and negotiates contracts as necessary.
• Leads the planning, coordination, and execution of construction from start to finish.
• Provides guidance and advice to stakeholders on project management best practices.
• Identifies and resolves any project issues that may arise.
• Maintains effective communication with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills:

• Proven experience as a construction project manager
• Thorough understanding of construction procedures and materials, and project management principles
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills while working in a team environment.
• Ability to draw and review (preferably using a CAD program) construction plans and details.
• In-depth ability to read and interpret plans and other construction documents
• Analyze and assess proposals and contracts.
• Negotiate change orders and contracts.

Mental Demands:

• Self-starter.
• Able to establish and maintain relationships and to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, professional consultants, contractors, and the general public.
• Able to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Able to carry out duties with many interruptions.
• Able to manage multiple projects at one time.
• In agreement with the purpose and goals of Azusa Pacific University in providing a Christian-based higher education for its students.

Physical Demands:

• Repetitive motions and sitting at a computer keyboard.
• Hearing and speaking on the telephone.
• Work both indoors and outdoors.
• Lift, bend, grasp, reach, climb ladders, work at heights.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Visual Demands:

• Reading, computer monitor, reading construction documents.

Environment:

• Works both indoors and out during both dry and wet weather.

Technologies:

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Bluebeam; and familiar with AutoCad (able to do simple drawings).

Compensation:

• Grade 16: $85,197 to $97,977 is the annual salary for this role and reflects what Azusa Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to compensation, APU offers a competitive benefits package. 

Azusa Pacific University is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Please click the links to learn more about 'what we believe', our 'mission statement', and our 'statement of faith'.

You can learn more about APU by watching the stories of faculty, staff, and alumni as they carry out our mission here: http://www.apu.edu/stories/

Azusa Pacific University will conduct a background check on all final candidates.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled unless otherwise stated. Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.