Architectural Assistant/LEED

University of California San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

8d•$90,000 - $111,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires onsite work a minimum of four days per week and more as needed Provide support to the Architectural Division by implementing the design and construction process for each Capital and Facilities project assigned. The incumbent will serve as UCSF design professional, work with consultants and contractors, will prepare documentation and gain agency approval that conforms to project scope, budget, and schedule, and monitor construction from inception of the project to closeout. Existing conditions must be addressed to bring spaces into compliance with current regulations. Negotiate a professional service contract and coordinate a team of professionals to develop the scope, schedule, and budget for a project. Present and explain project information to obtain review and approval of key constituents to reflect agreement with the project scope. Assemble construction documents based on project scope. Provide project approval with local jurisdictions having authority. Suggest methods to increase value, maintain cost, or reduce cost of the project. Analyze building for needed infrastructure; collaborate with other jurisdictions, institutions, or contractors to prepare the project area for construction. Meet with reviewing agency to analyze potential code conflicts; obtain agreement on controversial issues. Evaluate plans and specifications for completeness, accuracy and conformance with project goals and objectives. Work with contracting staff, legal counsel, and stakeholders to ensure all contract documents are established to allow project to proceed. Obtain Reviewing Agency approval for the project. Monitor construction and inform project stakeholders on progress, quality, scope, schedule, and budget. Identify variances and discuss solutions with Supervisor, Project Team Manager, Customers, Facilities Project Coordinators, and other project stakeholders. Manage unanticipated events that delay construction and solve problems. Evaluate the need for and coordinate project change orders and contract amendments. Review and approve consultant’s progress payments. Collaborate with internal stakeholders on equipment and materials, finish of interiors and final approval for occupancy. Support an environment and mechanism to stimulate healthy competition, share ideas and promote opportunities to learn new techniques and methods that will improve the department's products and services. Collaborate with others to review, revise, and develop Design & Construction policies, procedures, methodologies, and tools as required. Collaborate on project status reports to meet project costs and timeliness objectives and maintaining the current and future standard in design and documentation. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The budgeted salary range for this position is $90,000/yr. - $111,000/yr. (Annual Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
1–2 years of experience preparing design or construction documents for healthcare, laboratory, clinic, or other highly regulated building types
Working knowledge of hospital design and construction project processes and strong organizational to manage vital project components
Knowledge and understanding of basic building code and regulatory requirements including Title 22 and OSHPD
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to create clear, concise, professional reports
Skilled in managing vendor relationships, coordinating with contractors, property managers and / or project stakeholders
Demonstrated experience building, maintaining and nurturing strong professional relationships.
Demonstrated Microsoft Office Suite skills and AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or similar.
License to practice in at least one of the following professions: architecture, engineering, urban design, city planning or landscape architecture.
Construction or Project Management or related field.
Understanding and knowledge of relevant industry practices.
Ability to accurately proof contracts, leases, floor plans, and research technical records.
Demonstrated ability to monitor project budgets, evaluate vendor estimates, and review payment requests.

Responsibilities

Provide support to the Architectural Division by implementing the design and construction process for each Capital and Facilities project assigned.
Serve as UCSF design professional, work with consultants and contractors, will prepare documentation and gain agency approval that conforms to project scope, budget, and schedule, and monitor construction from inception of the project to closeout.
Address existing conditions to bring spaces into compliance with current regulations.
Negotiate a professional service contract and coordinate a team of professionals to develop the scope, schedule, and budget for a project.
Present and explain project information to obtain review and approval of key constituents to reflect agreement with the project scope.
Assemble construction documents based on project scope.
Provide project approval with local jurisdictions having authority.
Suggest methods to increase value, maintain cost, or reduce cost of the project.
Analyze building for needed infrastructure; collaborate with other jurisdictions, institutions, or contractors to prepare the project area for construction.
Meet with reviewing agency to analyze potential code conflicts; obtain agreement on controversial issues.
Evaluate plans and specifications for completeness, accuracy and conformance with project goals and objectives.
Work with contracting staff, legal counsel, and stakeholders to ensure all contract documents are established to allow project to proceed.
Obtain Reviewing Agency approval for the project.
Monitor construction and inform project stakeholders on progress, quality, scope, schedule, and budget.
Identify variances and discuss solutions with Supervisor, Project Team Manager, Customers, Facilities Project Coordinators, and other project stakeholders.
Manage unanticipated events that delay construction and solve problems.
Evaluate the need for and coordinate project change orders and contract amendments.
Review and approve consultant’s progress payments.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders on equipment and materials, finish of interiors and final approval for occupancy.
Support an environment and mechanism to stimulate healthy competition, share ideas and promote opportunities to learn new techniques and methods that will improve the department's products and services.
Collaborate with others to review, revise, and develop Design & Construction policies, procedures, methodologies, and tools as required.
Collaborate on project status reports to meet project costs and timeliness objectives and maintaining the current and future standard in design and documentation.