UCOP Career Tracks Job Database
Published: November 15, 2018
Version: October 17, 2012
UCOP Career Tracks Job Database
Job Family: / Facilities Development/EH&SJob Function: / Design and Construction Mgmt
Category: / Professional
Job Title: / Design And Const Mgt Spec 2
Job Level: / Intermediate
Job Function Summary: / Involves assessing organizational and strategic issues and providing guidance for capital and non-capital projects; develops policies and guidelines to streamline processes and project delivery; collaborates with agencies, locations, and industry partners to implement cost-effective processes in compliance with law and policy; develops programs for sharing of best practices.
Job Title / Job Code / Personnel Program / Grade / FLSA / Education / Career Path/Job
Design And Const Mgt Spec 2 / 6980 / PSS / 21 / Non-Exempt / Bachelors degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. / Design and Construction Mgt Specialist 3
Generic Scope: / Professional who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action.
Custom Scope: / Assists unit efforts to ensure University design and construction policy effectively supports and advances the goals of its capital program, in conformance with all applicable state and federal codes and regulations. With regular guidance, assists in developing policies, procedures, (contract) documents and code implementation related to design and construction (including building code and safety regulations) and the related accountability framework to evaluate effectiveness. Supports unit to provide technical advice related to design and construction. Exercises judgment on issues of moderate scope and complexity, selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria within established standards and guidelines.
Key Responsibilities: / Coordinates and interfaces with UC locations and OP departments on construction bidding policy and practices. Serves as liaison to location construction offices to ensure compliance with competitive bidding requirements and protest procedures. Cultivates and maintains beneficial working relationships with public regulatory agencies. Provides guidance to University and outside personnel on protest procedures. Assists the unit in development and implementation of best practices. Helps communicate proposed new laws and regulations related to design, construction and building code and safety implementation to all location construction offices.
Knowledge Skills: / Working knowledge of planning, design and construction procedures, industry practices. Demonstrated understanding of contract documents related to the design and construction industry. Working knowledge of University organization, including its infrastructure, rules, regulations, policies and short and long range strategic building plans. Proficient analytical, organizational and problem recognition/avoidance/resolution skills. Proven written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including effective negotiation skills and well developed political acumen. Demonstrated team building and facilitation skills. Experience in organizing and running large group events.
Published: November 15, 2018
Version: October 23, 2012
UCOP Career Tracks Job Database
Job Family: / Facilities Development/EH&SJob Function: / Design and Construction Mgmt
Category: / Professional
Job Title: / Design And Const Mgt Spec 3
Job Level: / Experienced
Job Function Summary: / Involves assessing organizational and strategic issues and providing guidance for capital and non-capital projects; develops policies and guidelines to streamline processes and project delivery; collaborates with agencies, locations, and industry partners to implement cost-effective processes in compliance with law and policy; develops programs for sharing of best practices.
Job Title / Job Code / Personnel Program / Grade / FLSA / Education / Career Path/Job
Design And Const Mgt Spec 3 / 6979 / PSS / 23 / Exempt / Bachelors degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Law degree preferred. / Design and Construction Mgt Specialist 4, Facilities Project Manager 4, Contract Administrator
Generic Scope: / Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.
Custom Scope: / Ensures that University design and construction policy effectively supports and advances the goals of its capital program, in conformance with all applicable state and federal codes and regulations. Develops policies, procedures, (contract) documents and code implementation related to design and construction (including building code and safety regulations) and the related accountability framework to evaluate effectiveness. Experienced consultant providing technical advice related to design and construction. Exercises experienced judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results, and may provide guidance to other functional managers or analysts.
Key Responsibilities: / As an experienced professional, provides timely, high quality advice and consultation on design and construction policy, procedures, contracts and agreements. Responsible for drafting, updating, and maintaining system wide agreements in consultation with the Office of the General Counsel and, where appropriate, Risk Services, Procurement Services, and key location representatives. Ensures all design and construction policies are developed and implemented in compliance with applicable law, best practices and Regents’ direction. As an official representative of the University, cultivates and maintains beneficial working relationships with key industry partners and stakeholders as well as public regulatory bodies and entities. Reviews and analyzes proposed new laws and regulations related to design, construction and building code and safety implementation for specific impacts to University programs. Serves as experienced subject matter advisor on for UC-sponsored legislation.
Knowledge Skills: / Thorough knowledge of planning, design and construction procedures, industry practices, and/or expertise in a highly specialized and critical discipline. Proven experience developing policies related to design and construction. Thorough understanding of contract documents related to the design and construction industry. Thorough knowledge of University organization, including its infrastructure, rules, regulations, policies and short and long range strategic building plans. Proven analytical, organizational and problem recognition/avoidance/resolution skills. Proven written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including effective negotiation skills and well developed political acumen. Well developed team building and facilitation skills.
Published: November 15, 2018
Version: October 23, 2012
UCOP Career Tracks Job Database
Job Family: / Facilities Development/EH&SJob Function: / Design and Construction Mgmt
Category: / Professional
Job Title: / Design And Const Mgt Spec 4
Job Level: / Advanced
Job Function Summary: / Involves assessing organizational and strategic issues and providing guidance for capital and non-capital projects; develops policies and guidelines to streamline processes and project delivery; collaborates with agencies, locations, and industry partners to implement cost-effective processes in compliance with law and policy; develops programs for sharing of best practices.
Job Title / Job Code / Personnel Program / Grade / FLSA / Education / Career Path/Job
Design And Const Mgt Spec 4 / 0539 / MSP / 25 / Exempt / Bachelors degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Law degree preferred. / Design and Construction Mgt Specialist 5, Facilities Project Manager 5, Contract Administrator 5
Generic Scope: / Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues/problems without precedent and/or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy.
Custom Scope: / Functioning as a team lead, ensures that University design and construction policy effectively supports and advances the goals of its capital program, in conformance with all applicable state and federal codes and regulations. Develops policies, procedures, (contract) documents and code implementation related to design and construction (including building code and safety regulations) and the related accountability framework to evaluate effectiveness. Counsels senior leaders, providing highly technical advice related to design and construction. Exercises experienced judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results, and may provide guidance to other functional managers, project leaders, and/or analysts.
Key Responsibilities: / As a technical lead, provides primary high quality advice and consultation to all UC locations on design and construction policy, procedures, contracts and agreements. Publishes system wide agreements in consultation with the Office of the General Counsel and, where appropriate, Risk Services, Procurement Services, and key location representatives. Manages the university’s policy infrastructure related to facility construction, ensuring compliance with applicable law, best practices and Regents’ direction. Serves as liaison and internal consultant to location construction offices to address key concerns of the University’s Capital Program. As an official representative of the University, cultivates and maintains beneficial working relationships with key industry partners and stakeholders as well as public regulatory bodies and entities. Reviews and analyzes proposed new laws and regulations related to design, construction and building code and safety implementation for specific impacts to University programs.
Knowledge Skills: / In-depth knowledge of planning, design and construction procedures, industry practices, and/or deep expertise in a highly specialized and critical discipline. Advanced experience developing policies related to design and construction. In-depth understanding of contract documents related to the design and construction industry. Advanced knowledge of University organization, including its infrastructure, rules, regulations, policies and short and long range strategic building plans. Advanced analytical, organizational and problem recognition/avoidance/resolution skills. Highly effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including effective negotiation skills and well developed political acumen. Advanced team building and facilitation skills.
Published: November 15, 2018
Version: October 22, 2012
UCOP Career Tracks Job Database
Job Family: / Facilities Development/EH&SJob Function: / Design and Construction Mgmt
Category: / Professional
Job Title: / Design And Const Mgt Spec 5
Job Level: / Expert
Job Function Summary: / Involves assessing organizational and strategic issues and providing guidance for capital and non-capital projects; develops policies and guidelines to streamline processes and project delivery; collaborates with agencies, locations, and industry partners to implement cost-effective processes in compliance with law and policy; develops programs for sharing of best practices.
Job Title / Job Code / Personnel Program / Grade / FLSA / Education / Career Path/Job
Design And Const Mgt Spec 5 / 0343 / MSP / 26 / Exempt / Bachelors degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Advanced degree preferred
Generic Scope: / Recognized organization-wide expert. Has significant impact and influence on organizational policy and program development. Regularly leads projects of critical importance to the organization; these projects carry substantial consequences of success or failure. May direct programs with organization-wide impact that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources. Significant barriers to entry exist at this level.
Custom Scope: / Demonstrated ability to create, maintain and oversee University design and construction policy that effectively supports and advances the goals of its capital program, in conformance with all applicable state and federal codes and regulations. Highly skilled in the development and maintenance of contract documents and implementation of code related to design and construction (including building code and safety regulations) and the related accountability framework to evaluate effectiveness. Highly developed ability to consult with and advise location experts, directors and senior leaders, providing advice on best practices and interpretation of contracts and statutes related to design and construction. Exercises expert judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results, and may provide guidance to other functional managers, project leaders, and/or analysts.
Key Responsibilities: / As a recognized expert, provides primary high quality advice and consultation to all levels of management at all UC locations on design and construction policy, procedures, contracts and agreements. Creates, revises and interprets system wide contract and agreement templates in consultation with the Office of the General Counsel and, where appropriate, Risk Services, Procurement Services, and key location representatives. Oversees all aspects of the university’s policy infrastructure related to facility construction, ensuring compliance with applicable law, best practices and Regents’ direction. Regularly leads and conducts complex and varied analyses of issues or concepts with broad impact on the University’s Capital Program. Represents the University to the external community by cultivating and maintaining beneficial working relationships with key industry partners and stakeholders as well as public regulatory bodies and entities. Provides expert direction and guidance to the University on laws and regulations related to design, construction and building code and safety implementation for specific impacts to University programs. Serves as liaison with external agencies for creation and approval of UC labor compliance program. Serves as subject matter expert for UC-sponsored legislation.
Knowledge Skills: / Expert knowledge of planning, design and construction procedures, industry practices, and/or highly developed expertise in a highly specialized and critical discipline. Demonstrated experience developing policies related to design and construction. Expert understanding of contract documents related to the design and construction industry. Expert knowledge of University organization, including its infrastructure, rules, regulations, policies and short and long range strategic building plans. Expert analytical, organizational and problem recognition/avoidance/resolution skills. Highly developed written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including effective negotiation skills and well developed political acumen. Highly developed team building and facilitation skills. Expert knowledge of Public Contract code, Labor Code and other civil codes impacting design and construction.
Published: November 15, 2018
Version: March 13, 2013
UCOP Career Tracks Job Database
Job Family: / Facilities Development/EH&SJob Function: / Design and Construction Mgmt
Category: / Supervisory & Managerial
Job Title: / Design And Const Mgr 3
Job Level: / Manager 3
Job Function Summary: / Involves assessing organizational and strategic issues and providing guidance for capital and non-capital projects; develops policies and guidelines to streamline processes and project delivery; collaborates with agencies, locations, and industry partners to implement cost-effective processes in compliance with law and policy; develops programs for sharing of best practices.
Job Title / Job Code / Personnel Program / Grade / FLSA / Education / Career Path/Job
Design And Const Mgr 3 / 0342 / MSP / 27 / Exempt / Bachelors degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Advanced degree preferred.
Generic Scope: / Oversees through subordinate Managers a large, complex organization with multiple functional disciplines/occupations, OR manages a program, regardless of size, that has critical impact upon the organization. Has significant responsibility for formulating and administering policies and programs, manages significant human, financial, and physical resources, and functions with a very high degree of autonomy. Oversees through subordinate Managers the accountability and stewardship of department resources and the development of systems and procedures to protect organizational assets.
Custom Scope: / Responsible for implementation of capital projects. Leader in relations with other organizational units at high level. Determines and/or recommends staffing assignments for all buildings/projects under design or construction. Provides administrative oversight for teams of project managers, with emphasis on daily operations, functions, and ensuring that project progress and completion meets approved cost, schedule and program expectations. Determines development needs of all unit staff. Acts on behalf of senior leadership to direct overall management of all construction when senior leadership is absent from office.
Key Responsibilities: / Participates with other higher-level managers to establish system-wide design and construction strategic plans and objectives. Represents the Office of the President to the internal and external community by cultivating and maintaining beneficial working relationships with key location contacts, industry partners and stakeholders as well as public regulatory bodies and entities. Plans, designs, influences and implements organization-wide processes and infrastructure related to facility construction, ensuring compliance with applicable law, best practices and Regents’ direction. Regularly influences, persuades and advises other high level managers. Provides oversight for all construction and design activities at UC campuses, medical centers and other locations/projects. Manages, prepares, administers, and directs organization-wide programs.
Knowledge Skills: / Advanced skills in strategy development, systems planning and change management. Excellent leadership abilities. Expert knowledge of planning, design and construction procedures, industry practices, and/or highly developed expertise in a highly specialized and critical discipline. Expert knowledge of University organization, including its infrastructure, rules, regulations, policies and short and long range strategic building plans. Highly developed written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including effective negotiation skills and well developed political acumen. Highly developed team building and facilitation skills. Excellent ability to establish metrics for department and employee goals which measure effectiveness of contributions to efficient operations of department. Advanced project management skills. Excellent skills to work collaboratively and act persuasively in sensitive situations; skills in conflict management techniques.