Project Manager at University of California, Riverside – Riverside, California
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About This Position
Overview
Job ID 37380071
Category Campus Facilities and Support Services
Organization Auxiliary Services
Department Auxiliary Facilities Services
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $84,100 - $154,700
Date Posted April 20, 2026
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision General Supervision
Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No
Position Information
UC Riverside's Auxiliary Facilities Services is recruiting for a Project Manager. The full salary range for the Project Manager is $84,100 - $154,700 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $110,600 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.Reporting to the Senior Director of Auxiliary Facilities & Projects, the Project Manager plans, develops, implements, and executes building and improvement projects across approximately five million square feet (5,000,000) encompassing a diverse portfolio of housing, dining, early childhood education, parking, administrative and support facilities. Performs project planning work such as feasibility studies, schedules, priority, cost estimating and analysis. Develops and monitors project charters, critical path tasks, detailed project budgets, and risk registers throughout the course of a project. For projects defined per UC policies and the Facilities Manual as lower in dollar/scope, serves as Project Manager/University Representative responsible for coordinating all phases, from establishment of design concepts through construction, including coordination with professional consultants and General Contractor. Coordinates with UCR Planning, Design & Construction (PD&C) to ensure projects are delivered in compliance with UC Policy and Public Contract Code. For projects with a higher financial threshold or complex scope, serves as Auxiliaries representative/chief liaison to PD&C who manages the implementation of minor and major capital projects for all of campus. Schedules project team meetings and routinely communicates updates. Demonstrates good judgement to ensure project integrity in areas of specifications, end user owner needs, schedule, change orders and established budget. Builds and maintains short (3-5 year) and long (10 year) term planning and priority lists for minor/major maintenance level needs across the portfolio. Coordinates with Auxiliary Services team members on various projects such as space planning, FFE replacement, product specifications, purchases and other. Serves as primary point of contact with vendors; researches options, new products and emerging trends that will benefit the overall facilities program. Routinely meets with and provides reports to the Senior Director of Auxiliary Facilities Services and the Associate Vice Chancellor of Auxiliary Services. Works closely with campus partners in PD&C, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and Facilities Services (FS) to ensure required campus, UC and governmental compliance is being met. Coordinates Auxiliaries required reporting to UCOP for items such as seismic work and SB721 Balcony Bill compliance. Serves on Auxiliary Services emergency planning and response team.Required to hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.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.
Requirements
Educational Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
| Experience overseeing capital projects in higher education, hospitality services, and dining facility operations. | Preferred |
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Required to hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program. | Required |
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Project Management Professional (PMP) | Preferred |
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Must successfully complete a pre-employment background check. | Required |
| Thorough working knowledge of building and construction, design, construction contract administration and California Building Codes, including full understanding of industry practices. |
| Thorough project management skills, including skill to manage complex projects. |
| Thorough skills in problem recognition/avoidance/resolution. |
| Thorough organizational and analytical skills including skill to provide high quality control. Detail oriented to accurately proof contracts and other documents. |
| Thorough written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills including high level political acumen. |
| Proven ability to manage contractors and maintain compliance to the agreed-upon scope of work and budget. |
| Thorough working knowledge of Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Body ofKnowledge (PMBOK). |
| Thorough working knowledge of commonly used project management software e.g., Microsoft Project, Procore, ect. |
| Thorough knowledge of the organization, including its infrastructure and short and long range strategic building plans. |
| Project and/or facilities experience in a large environment with a diverse property portfolio (age, type, size, function) |
| Demonstrated ability to meet with a variety of stakeholders and synthesize their needs, budget and priority into a project scope to meet established process. |
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.
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