Associate Project Manager- Planning Administration- FT Day Shift - University of California, Irvine

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.

Position Summary:

Associate Project Manager who assists Senior Project Managers on large projects. Provides analytical and administrative support to the Planning, Design, & Construction project management team. Assists with submittals, work plans and schedules. Tracks critical dates for project management team. Takes initiative to make recommendations to modify construction and design contracts to incorporate needs of the project. Daily interaction with the Contractor and consultants. Manages project reviews for conformance to regulatory requirements and organization policies. Under minimum supervision, manages small, renovation, maintenance, repair, and Minor Capital Projects from establishing design concepts, project budget and schedules through design implementation and coordination of construction. Provides status reports as directed and ensure regular communication with key project stakeholders.

Total Compensation

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Bluebeam, & AutoCAD.
• Thorough written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Knowledge of building and construction, design, construction contract administration and California Building Codes.
• Good organizational and analytical skills. Detail oriented to accurately proof contracts and other documents.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage a complex workload in an environment with changing priorities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Skills to develop project scope and drawings.
• Knowledge of University Policies and Procedures applicable to the UCI Health.
• Knowledge of Public Contracting Code and Policies as they pertain to procuring professional services, purchase orders, and construction contracts.
• Basic knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/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, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.