Interim Project Manager for Design and Construction

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

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Location:

Claremont, CA

Job Posting Title:

Interim Project Manager for Design and Construction

Job Details and Requirement:

Department: Facilities

Supervisor: Associate Vice President of Facilities, Capital Projects and Safety

GENERAL DESCRIPTION 

The Interim Project Manager for Design and Construction will play a critical role within the Department of Facilities and Campus Services, including interfacing with other department directors, as well as in the development of new facilities and infrastructure, such as academic, administrative and grounds projects. Additionally, this position is responsible for projects on existing facilities including preventive, corrective, and planned building maintenance, building renovations and remodels. Projects will include both minor projects and capital projects, and responsibility for the above areas includes the main campus, north campus, president’s residence, and Costa Rica campus.  The Project Manager will also ensure employee and contractor effectiveness, efficient operation of the facilities, and will work productively in each of the functional areas managed, and Interface with the college community and the consortium, providing excellent customer service.

Education/Experience: High school graduation plus numerous additional courses, equivalent to an extensive apprenticeship.  Bachelor’s degree is desirable; or any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities for the position.   A minimum of 8 years of experience in construction management including dealing with engineers, architects, consultants and contractors.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in facilities, planning or construction in education is preferred.

Licenses/Certifications: Project management license preferred.

Supervisory Responsibility: May provide day-to-day work direction to non-exempt staff as assigned and will supervise and coordinate external vendors, contractors, and consultants associated with assigned projects. Formal performance management and long-term staff development responsibilities remain with Facilities leadership.

Work Schedule: This is a temporary, full-time, non-exempt position providing coverage for a leave of absence. The anticipated assignment period is November 1, 2026, up to November 30th 2027; however, the assignment may end earlier with 30 days’ advance notice based on the operational needs of the College and/or the return of the regular employee. Regular work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Hours may vary based on the needs of the College or department. The position may be required to participate in the Campus Facilities on-call rotation and may occasionally work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Compensation: Budgeted Salary Range: $55.00-$60.00 per hour

Pitzer College is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, tuition exchange program participation and more.

Work Model: On Campus

Compensation: Budgeted Salary Range: $55.00-$60.00 per hour

Pitzer College is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, tuition exchange program participation and more.

Physical Requirements: This is a very active, physical position. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results on a post-offer, pre-employment physical test to confirm physical requirements can be performed. Must be able to:

• Stand for prolonged periods of time
• Operate a computer
• Communicating with others by email, in person and over the phone
• Read printed materials and a computer screen
• Have the mobility to use standard office equipment
• Stand, walk, bend, climb, push, pull, stoop, twist, stretch
• Lift up to 50 pounds from ground to waist level without assistance
• Climb ladders up to 20 feet with assistance and up to ten feet unassisted

Classifications:

No FERPA

No AB1825

Yes Responsible Employee

No Mandatory Reporter

No CSA Reporter

Instructions: Only qualified applicants please.

Application Materials: Upload the following materials to complete your application:

• Cover Letter: Indicate your reason for interest in this position, describe how your qualifications make you an ideal candidate, and explain which of Pitzer’s core values best relates to your own.

• Resume: List relevant qualifications and dates of experience.

• Professional References: References will be contacted for select applicants, and advance notice will be provided. Provide the names of at least three (3) individuals who can speak to your professional qualifications. Include their business titles, contact information, and an indication of how you are acquainted with them (e.g., former supervisor, coworker, etc.).

Employment Requirements
Employment is contingent upon a candidate possessing the knowledge, skills and abilities to be able to successfully perform the essential duties of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Employment is also contingent upon new employees providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States. For positions requiring the use of a college-owned vehicle, employment is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the colleges’ automobile liability insurance. Final candidates in all staff positions will be required to undergo a background investigation; in addition some positions may require a physical lift test and pulmonary function test.

Covid-19Vaccination

Pitzer College has mandated the COVID-19 vaccination for all employees.  New employees are required to show proof of full vaccination, including booster, against COVID-19 or request a Pitzer College approved medical or religious exemption on or before their first day of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

Pitzer College adheres to both the letter and the spirit of Equal Employment opportunity and Affirmative Action. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability, medical condition, or veteran status, in the administration of its admission policies, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other College-administered programs, and employment policies. Pitzer strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Safety Report

In compliance with applicable law, Pitzer College publishes an annual report containing statistical information concerning the occurrence of crime on campus and adjacent thereto, as well as policies and practices concerning security. A copy of this report is online at http://www.cuc.claremont.edu/cs/index.asp or by contacting The Claremont Colleges Department of Campus Safety: 251 E. Eleventh Street, Claremont, CA 91711-3947; (909) 621-8170.

Reporting Definitions

• Campus Security Authority Reporter (CSA): Employees responsible for reporting crimes that are disclosed to them, so that crime statistics reporting is as accurate as possible.
• Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act Reporter (FERPA): Employees with access to student records and information must adhere to the privacy protection requirements under FERPA, which restricts what student information may be disclosed and to whom.
• Mandatory Reporter: Employees who have frequent contact with children are required to report all known or suspected cases of child abuse or neglect.
• Responsible Employee: Any employee who has the authority to take action to redress sexual violence, who has been given the duty of reporting incidents of sexual violence or any other misconduct by students to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate School designee; or whom a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.