Project Manager

Classificaiton: Administrator II
Department: Design and Construction
Sub-Division:
Salary Range: $10,000 - $12,300 per month
Appointment Type: At-Will
Time Base: Full Time
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours.

About CSUF:
Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, the University was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 40,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California's revolving work force needs. At Cal State Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training programs, and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.


Job Summary:
It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University's mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.

About the Position:

Capital Programs and Facilities Management (CPFM) is committed to planning, developing, and maintaining a safe, sustainable, and high-quality learning and working environment for the campus community. Facilities Management provides oversight of university resources and assets and is responsible for the development of the University's facilities including land use planning, capital improvement, project development, construction, as well as facilities operations and maintenance including custodial services, landscape services, building trade services, mechanical and electrical, and recycling services. We seek an exceptional individual to join our Design and Construction team as the Project Manager (Administrator II). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude, an active, energetic mind, and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Under the supervision of the Director of Planning, Design, and Construction, or their designee, the Project Manager is responsible for managing the planning, design, development, and construction phases of assigned major and minor capital projects through successful completion. The position supports and works with the other operating units within Capital Programs and Facilities Management. The nature of the projects pertains to major capital, minor capital, capital renewal, and maintenance projects. These projects may also include utility infrastructure, telecommunications, fire-life safety, water conservation, solid waste management, energy conservation, and resource management. The Project Manager provides contract management for design and construction activities, as well as for the management of the project scope, budget, schedule. They will serve as the primary point of contact for the campus and represents campus end users, project clients, campus technical staff, and the university community on assigned capital projects. The Project Manager follows and implements project design standards, construction management procedures, and will work closely with various stakeholders, including university administration, architects, contractors, and regulatory agencies, to ensure the successful delivery of capital projects that support the university's strategic goals. May be required to walk on uneven ground. Other duties as assigned.


Essential Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, or a related discipline and/or five years of equivalent work experience in project management primarily as an Owner's Representative. Prior project design and construction project management experience on minor capital and major capital institutional projects. General knowledge of building codes and practices, architecture, civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering. Ability to read, analyze, draw, and critique plans, as well as the ability to write and review specifications. General knowledge of construction methods and practices. Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment with time sensitive deadlines.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.


Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, or a related discipline. Possession of advanced computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Suite software, project management software, Work Order systems, financial and scheduling software. Professional certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or CCM (Certified Construction Manager).


Special Working Conditions:
Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator


Additional Information:
California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University's strategic goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

The scope of responsibilities for this position includes the making or participating in the making of decisions that may have a material financial benefit on the incumbent. Therefore, you will be required to file an initial 'Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interests' within thirty (30) days from date of hire and on an annual basis; and complete the CSU sponsored ethics on-line training within thirty (30) days of appointment, and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment.

The person holding this position is considered a limited mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.

California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e., H1-B Visas).


Application Deadline: Jun 19, 2025 (9:00 PM)

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