Construction Project Manager (Facilities Engineer)

at  Stanford University

This position reports directly to the Manager of the University IT – Project Management Facilities/Construction.
The UIT Project Manager 1 Facilities/Construction responsibilities include IT infrastructure design, budget development, construction project management all phases, cable plant maintenance and documentation for Campus and Medical Center intra building/inter building structured wiring systems. Responsible for the design, installation, and project management of all types of underground communication conduit systems. This is to include various types of service boxes, vaults, and building entrances. As well as for the design, installation, and project management of all types of underground main backbone cable systems. This is to include copper and optical fiber.
This is a two year fixed-term assignment.
The expected pay range for this position is $109,000 – 125,000 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years of related experience in management of projects of moderate size/complexity with limited performance risk, including project planning, scheduling, tracking, and budgeting, or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Individuals with 5-10 years’ experience in telecommunications infrastructure cabling systems focused on design, engineering, implementation are desired.
• Technical skills and knowledge include equipment room design, underground and building conduit/raceway systems, electrical and HVAC requirements.
• Must be able to assist with the analysis of client needs and development of plans and specifications.
• Must have computer literacy including basic knowledge of AutoCAD, Visio, Excel and Word.
• Must have working knowledge of EIA/TIA, IEEE, and NEC standards. BICSI RCDD with an OSP specialty designation is highly desired.
• A basic understanding of fiber optic technology required.
• Certifications in fiber optic technology and installation practices is highly desirable. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work as a team member in a crisis situation and to interact with all levels of the organization is essential.
• Required to manage multiple projects of various types at different stages of construction simultaneously. Projects will vary in size from a small departmental Move, Add or Change to large construction projects that have budgets in excess of $500,000.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently stand/walk, sit, perform desk-based computer tasks and lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally use a telephone, write by hand, twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp lightly/fine manipulation and lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 20 pounds.
• Rarely kneel, crawl, climb ladders, reach/work above shoulder, grasp forcefully, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds or more.
• Ability to maintain a valid non-commercial California Driver’s license.
• Auditory acuity with ability to hear horns and bells.
• Visual acuity with ability to determine colors for finishes.
• Ability to climb scaffolding, ladders, stairs etc.
  Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources at stanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form.

• Client outreach and design development with minimal input from upper management.
• Identifies required resources to implement project strategies and achieve project goals.
• Develops and manages project plans, scopes of work, schedules, and vendor management.
• Transition project management and engineering activities from design to construction phase and construction to completion phase.
• Manage project deliverables and resource allocation to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Assist with the production, management and maintenance of Stanford’s structured cabling system standards and specifications.
• Develop design/construction documents, project budgets, customer proposals, coordination with system vendors, monitor and inspect work performed.
• Mitigate risk on behalf of Stanford University.
• Assume financial responsibility for projects including accurate, timely and relevant reporting to stakeholders and clients.
• Facilitate vendor purchase order requisitions and change orders.
• Responsible for review and approval of vendor billing.
• Monitor and control reporting on the financial performance of projects.
• Must develop a working knowledge of Stanford University policy and procedures.
• Must work cooperatively and responsible for maintaining a good working relationship with the various University, Stanford Hospital and Stanford Children’s Hospital Project Managers, departmental IT staff, and vendors including, but not limited to, communications contractors, architects, general contractors and sub-contractors.
• Responsible for creation and curation of Stanford site underground cabling infrastructure drawings and documentation.
• Required to handle communication emergencies that arise and effect services provided by Stanford UIT in the event cable plant infrastructure has been compromised. These services are supported seven days a week by 24 hours a day. Must be capable to provide both technical leadership and administrative support in addressing emergencies.