Project Manager II (5504): Bond Program, Facilities

San Francisco Unified School District•San Francisco, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is seeking a Project Manager II for its Bond Program within the Facilities Department. This role is responsible for managing a broad range of school construction projects, requiring senior-level experience in multi-disciplinary project planning, scoping, and collaboration. The Project Manager II will deliver complex or politically sensitive projects independently, overseeing aspects from design development through construction and closeout. This position embodies the mission and values of SFUSD in its project delivery style and work ethic.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in architecture, engineering or planning plus four (4) years of responsible architectural, engineering or construction management experience, OR
Bachelor's Degree in another field plus six (6) years of responsible experience in a field directly related to the project, OR
Eight (8) years of architectural, engineering, or construction management experience in a field directly related to the project, OR
California registration as professional engineer or architect, AND
Two (2) additional years of project coordination experience.
Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and roles within a complex organization.
The ability to learn quickly and adapt as needed in a fast-paced environment.
Outstanding organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
A flexible, “can do” work ethic with a focus on identifying challenges and proactively working to find solutions while maintaining a bigger picture lens and focus on what can be delivered instead of what cannot be done.
Ability to work effectively in difficult situations that involve confidential and sensitive matters.

Responsibilities

Manage interdisciplinary project design teams with a high degree of autonomy to implement PreK-12 school capital projects within a budget range of $25 to $100 million, through complete capital project delivery life cycle, including design, bid, construction, and closeout.
Represent the District, as required, including, field coordination, meeting attendance, team collaboration, contract administration support, and coordination with Contractor teams.
Be proficient in technical aspects of architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and geotechnical engineering design and specifications, either by education or prior experience.
Assemble informal and formal bid packages development, advertising, award, and management.
Apply experience in public project contracting, including typical public works contracting and design-bid-build & lease-leaseback project delivery.
Schedule and budget complex capital projects; develop and enforce work statements; monitor, review and revise job orders, schedules and budgets.
Manage routine environmental and other permitting, and complex interactions with other government agencies and City departments.
Use software programs including GSuite, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and industry-specific software including Bluebeam Revu and Procore project management software.
Act with integrity and candor with stakeholders, and commit to excellence in project approach and implementation.
Consult with subject matter experts as needed to support working knowledge of various funding sources and restrictions; legal requirements for DSA projects; regulations and regulatory agencies and commissions affecting planning, CEQA, design and construction; and construction management techniques and practices.
Interface with school site administrators to provide candid and constructive updates on projects.
Communicate effectively, in writing, verbally, and appreciate to the situational context to individuals, small groups and a variety of audiences (e.g., staff meetings, executive briefings, public board meetings, memos).
Understand the limits of their own experience and/or personality, including appropriately escalating urgent and/or politically sensitive items when needed.