DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ANALYST (HYBRID) Job Listing at University of California in Oakland, CA (Job ID 56539)

Description

Job Posting

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DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Department Overview
Capital Programs provides system wide leadership and campus support in the following areas: capital budget strategy, policy, and recommendations to the Regents and the State of California; capital project design and delivery strategies, policy, contract development, and training; design professional selections; building/safety code and regulatory issues; land use and site planning, long-range development plans, CEQA compliance, and environmental documents; sustainability; and real estate transactions.

Position Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Design and Construction, the Design and Construction Analyst position, working with the other capital program professionals, supports system wide leadership and advances the goals of the University's capital program in conformance with University design and construction policy, and applicable state and federal codes and regulations. The Design and Construction Analyst ensures that University design and construction policy effectively supports and advances the goals of its capital program; develops policies, procedures, guidelines, and contracts, and the related accountability framework to evaluate effectiveness; socializes decisions with all campuses; collaborates with sister state agencies and industry partners; provides technical advice in design and construction contract administration, and facilitates project delivery strategies for campus capital programs; exercises experienced judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. 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

• 40% Design and Construction Advice and Consultation: As an experienced professional, provides timely, high quality advice and consultation on related codes, 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, implemented and properly documented in compliance with applicable law, best practices and Regents' direction. This includes providing regular updates and maintenance of the Facilities Manual. Serves as experienced subject matter advisor for UC-sponsored legislation through regular interaction with UC Legislative staff.
• 30% Communication and Collaboration: As an official representative of the University, cultivates and maintains beneficial working relationships with key industry partners, and stakeholders as well as public governmental and regulatory bodies and entities. Timely review, analysis and communication of proposed new laws and regulations related to design, construction, building code and safety implementation for specific impacts to University programs. Ability to communicate clearly in both verbal and written communications, and to analyze and synthesize information to translate into policies, procedures, guidelines and contracts that can easily be understood by key industry partners and stakeholders as well as public governmental and regulatory bodies and entities.
• 15% Design and Construction Program Support: Participates in programs and initiatives to further the goals and mission of the Capital Assets Strategies department as assigned by the Director of Design and Construction Services. May manage the implementation of University planning and design policies and procedures. This could include coordination support for the Regental and delegated streamlined processes for review of capital projects which involve the review of materials submitted by campuses in support of requested approvals. Required to develop a broad knowledge base on issues of interest to constituents, serving a wide population of University staff from all campuses in a variety of specialty areas. Must be able to handle a broad range of assignments independently.
• 15% Other Duties as Assigned: Participation in the training of Staff and other stakeholders through the Capital Projects Institute (CPI) program and providing logistical support for the program. Coordinates and provides logistical support for Construction Review Board Hearings.

Experience
Required Qualifications

• Min 5 years Related Work Experience

Skills and Abilities
Required Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of planning, design and construction procedures, industry practices, and / or expertise in a highly specialized and critical discipline.
• 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.
• Ability to communicate clearly in both verbal and written communications, and to analyze and synthesize information to translate into policies, procedures, guidelines and contracts that can easily be understood by key industry partners and stakeholders as well as public governmental and regulatory bodies and entities.
• Well-developed team building, collaboration, and facilitation skills.
• Able to handle a broad range of assignments independently.
• Demonstrated understanding of contract documents related to public agency capital project delivery.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience developing policies related to design and construction industry and regulatory practices.
• Thorough knowledge of University organization, including its infrastructure, rules, regulations, policies, and short and long range strategic building plans.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.

Education
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Law, Planning, Public Policy or related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree in any of the above.

Licenses and Certifications
Preferred Qualifications

• California State Architect, Attorney, or Engineer License

Special Conditions

This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement within the state of California. The person hired will be required to reside within California and report to work on-site at UC's Office of the President (UCOP) located in Oakland, CA at least two days per week, subject to change.

Travel Requirements
10% Occasional Campus Visits

Job Title
Design and Construction Mgt Spec 3

Job Code
006979

Salary Grade
Grade 23

Payscale:
$110,000 - $125,000

Full Salary Range:
$82,400 - $151,400

The University of California, Office of the President, is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. 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, 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 full salary range shows the growth potential for this position and the pay scale is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position.

Benefits: For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: Benefits of Belonging

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HOW TO APPLY

Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.

APPLICATION REVIEW DATE

The first review date was August 4, 2023. We are still accepting applications for this job. This position will remain open until filled. 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position. Background check process at UCOP

Smoke Free Work Environment: The University of California, Office of the President, is smoke & tobacco-free as of January 1, 2014. UC Smoke & Tobacco Free Policy

August 2021 Update:  The University of California has issued a policy requiring employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID -19 before physically accessing the University location or programs. Upon hire into a UCOP position, you will be provided detailed instructions on how to comply with this policy including access to the COVID vaccination at no cost. New hires to UCOP who work onsite or will come onsite for any activities at a UCOP or other UC location must comply with this policy within 8 weeks after their start date. The policy allows for employees to request approval for an exception or deferral. UC COVID-19 Vaccine Policy

EEO STATEMENT

The University of California, Office of the President, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. EEO/AA Employer UC Nondiscrimination Policy

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