Director of Project Management at University of California, Riverside – Riverside, California
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About This Position
Overview
Job ID 37072260
Category Campus Administration and Operations
Organization Facilities Planning Design & Const
Department Project Management Dept
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $126,700 - $248,700
Date Posted March 23, 2026
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision General Direction
Personnel Program Code Management & Sr Professional
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No
Position Information
Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor (AVC) & Campus Architect, the Director of Project Management is responsible for the delivery of facilities projects through the management of project managers and other professionals in support of the construction delivery process. Responsible for overall unit fiscal and resource management, including recharge rate development and rollout. Provides leadership on matters related to planning, design, and construction, and on the design/build delivery of projects. In support of the AVC & Campus Architect, is involved in the strategic and long-range planning for the development of future campus projects. Prepares and presents documentation for appropriate approvals to Campus committees, community programs, the Chancellor and Executive staff, the Office of the President Staff, the Board of Regents, and the Legislature, as requested.The full salary range for the Director of Project Management is $126,700.00 - $248,700.00 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.We are collaborating with Another Source, an external recruitment agency, to manage the initial stages of our hiring process. Please connect with them directly using this link prior to completing the application: https://careers-anothersource.icims.com/jobs/102322/director-of-project-management---uc-riverside/job?mode=job&iis=Client&iisn=Client+Career+Page
Requirements
Educational Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience/training in architecture, engineering, urban design, city planning or landscape architecture. | Required |
| Master's degree. | Preferred |
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 8 - 13 years of related experience. | Required |
| Direct experience in executing and completing major planning and capital projects within budget and on schedule. | Required |
| Experience leading activities, to include facilities planning; and capital facility programming, design and delivery. | Required |
| Experience within the University of California System. | Preferred |
| Previous supervisory/managerial experience. | Preferred |
| Project Management experience with minor and major capital projects within an institute of higher education or similar environments including, but not limited to, research laboratories, instructional space, residential facilities and infrastructure projects. | Preferred |
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Valid Drivers License | Required |
| Licensed Architect | Required |
| License to practice in at least one of the following professions: architecture, engineering, urban design, city planning or landscape architecture. | Preferred |
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Certificate to practice in at least one of the following professions: architecture, engineering, urban design, city planning or landscape architecture. | Preferred |
| California Architectural License | Preferred |
| California Licensed Engineer | Preferred |
| LEED Accreditation | Preferred |
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Hired candidate must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment start date. | Required |
| Required to hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program. | Required |
| Ability to operate university vehicles for business and operational needs. | Required |
| Occasional travel for business related meetings, professional development, conferences and/or events. | Required |
| Travel | Required |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | Required |
| Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge of and experience in planning, design, construction, environmental issues, legal issues, federal, state and local laws, regulations and practices governing planning, building design and construction, state and federal legislative processes. |
| Thorough financial, budgeting and cost management skills, including interacting with and synthesizing widely divergent viewpoints and interests. |
| Excellent organizational skills including skill in consistently and effectively meeting budget and time deadlines. |
| Excellent skills to lead, direct and manage personnel including selection, training, evaluating and as required taking corrective action. |
| Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including skill to work effectively with multiple constituencies to advance organizational objectives. |
| Demonstrated ability to conduct complex analyses to provide essential information necessary for operational decision making. Demonstrated skill in developing, implementing, and evaluating performance metrics for projects ranging in size, complexity, innovation, and comprehensiveness. |
| Strong team orientation and collaborative style; position requires an inclusive approach to engaging stakeholders across the campus in ways that lead to good business decisions and buy-in. |
| Proven ability to communicate effectively through verbal, written and graphic means. |
| Demonstrated ability to organize, set priorities, maintain tight schedules, and monitor project budgets. |
| Demonstrated ability to manage a broad scope of projects, to coordinate the activities of various groups of planning and design professionals, and to interface with a wide range of people both within and outside the University system. |
| Ability to implement University policy and procedures related to planning and capital development. |
| Thorough knowledge of the organization, including its vision, mission, goals, achievements, infrastructure and short and long range strategic capital projects plans. |
| Strong facilities operation knowledge, engineering and architectural systems, codes, standards and regulations preferably in a university or research laboratory environment. |
| Strong professional planning and land use development knowledge, preferably in a university of research laboratory environment. |
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
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 categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview