Project Manager, Wet Lab Specialist (0480U) - #84542

University of California, Berkeley | University of California, Berkeley | Posted Feb 23 Apply Full-time Unknown About Berkeley At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom, and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty, and staff. As a world‑leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since its founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic, and social value. We look for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity‑focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, Principles of Community, and Strategic Plan. Departmental Overview Capital Projects manages the design, construction, retrofitting, and restoration of campus buildings and their surroundings. Many skilled professionals work in Capital Projects as Project Managers who have backgrounds in architecture, landscape architecture, planning, engineering, construction, and administrative personnel, all of whom serve the campus community. Position Summary This position involves managing preconstruction and construction of large, politically challenging capital projects, including ground‑up high‑rise housing projects, complex academic buildings, and projects of the highest value. Application Review Date The First Review Date for this job is: 03/06/2026. Responsibilities Conduct constructability reviews of project documents and evaluate GC comments to ensure alignment with best practices. Collaborate with UCB, design team, and the GC to verify that drawings accurately reflect design intent, comply with UCB and code standards, and minimize conflicts or ambiguities. Establish project milestones and schedules, evaluate GC’s schedule for overall efficiency, coordinate with owner‑directed work, and review look‑ahead schedules to ensure alignment and timely execution. Provide oversight of trade package buyout through procurement. Review bid packages to optimize outcomes and mitigate change orders. Collaborate with design and construction teams to develop strategy for scoping and alternates. Offer strategic recommendations to enhance cost efficiency and mitigate budget‑related risks. Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions on design and constructability challenges. Serve as technical expert providing advice, consultation, and coordination of specific systems. Support and manage RFQ/P processes to onboard owner consultants required for construction. Recommend candidates and lead outreach efforts to engage and recruit the most qualified consultants. Resolve problems or conflicts in areas of expertise, including recommending a range of solutions to disputed issues or contractor claims. Maintain consistent and clear communication with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution. Prepare cost estimates and functional studies. Professional Development: Attend workshops, seminars, and classes to keep up‑to‑date on capital project management issues and best practices as well as university and campus policies and procedures. Required Qualifications Expert written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including expert‑level political acumen and negotiation skills. Expert knowledge of design and construction, contract administration and state building codes, including expert understanding of industry practices or highly specialized and critical disciplines. Expert project management skills to effectively manage highly complex projects or highly specialized and critical components of projects with a significant impact on the organization. Expert skill in building, maintaining, and nurturing strong professional relationships to achieve short‑ and long‑range program implementation goals. Expert knowledge in technical areas of construction, such as sustainability, mechanical engineering, landscape architecture, infrastructure or other specialty fields. Expert skill to apply specific technological solutions in the construction planning phase and skill in ensuring appropriate implementation and function during project construction and completion. Expert skill in advising and consulting with all levels of management and/or capital planning, budgeting and construction professionals. Expert skill in promoting, advancing and implementing programs within area of expertise. Advanced knowledge of and/or can quickly learn the organization, including its infrastructure, rules, regulations, policies and short‑ and long‑range strategic plans. Expert analytical, organizational, project management and problem recognition/avoidance/resolution skills. Solution oriented. Experience with design and construction of high‑rise, construction and highly technical projects. Expert ability to create and maintain project schedules. Expert ability to manage construction project budgets and experience working with design and construction professionals on VE opportunities to maintain project budgets. Expert at creating and reviewing detailed scope documentation for bidding of complex construction projects. Expert ability at managing consultants and contractors. Operates with a high level of communication. Ability to work collaboratively with project stakeholders. Bachelor’s degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Salary & Benefits For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California’s Compensation & Benefits website. Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $160,000.00 - $190,000.00 This is a 2‑year, full‑time (40 hours/week), contract appointment that is eligible for UC benefits with the possibility of extension. This is an exempt monthly‑paid position. How To Apply To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. Other Information This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H‑1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee. This position is eligible for up to 100% hybrid work. Exact arrangements are determined in partnership with your supervisor to meet role responsibilities and department needs, and are subject to change. Conviction History Background This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. Misconduct SB 791 and AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. “Misconduct” Means Any Violation Of The Policies Or Laws Governing Conduct At The Applicant’s Previous Place Of Employment, Including, But Not Limited To, Violations Of Policies Or Laws Prohibiting Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Or Other Forms Of Harassment, Discrimination, Dishonesty, Or Unethical Conduct, As Defined By The Employer. For Reference, Below Are UC’s Policies Addressing Some Forms Of Misconduct. UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy Abusive Conduct in the Workplace Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity 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 status under state or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr SupportFinity™