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Job Summary
As the leader of the project management team in the Facilities Planning, Design and Construction Department, the Director of Project Management reports to the Executive Director of Planning, Design and Construction (PDC). The Director of Project Management (DPM) is responsible for the leadership, direction, and coordination of project management services for Caltech.
The DPM is responsible for the effective management of capital improvement projects and annual laboratory and office renewal projects within the Caltech complex in support of the research and education mission in academic and administrative buildings. Campus is comprised of 4.75 million square feet on 127-acres.For more information about PD&C and links to current projects, visit: https://dandc.caltech.edu/capital-projects.
The DPM must work cooperatively and collaboratively with facilities leadership, the Caltech Divisions and new faculty, and supporting units with the goal of providing a physical environment that promotes success of the academic and research enterprise. The role involves leading a team to work on complex projects for various Divisions and Departments that requires thorough knowledge of project management best practices and various project delivery methods from project inception through project close-out. As such, the DPM is a partner with and provides senior level support to the Executive Director of PDC.
This is a Campus Critical position. An employee designated as campus critical is expected to be aware of the campus emergency management plan and to report to Campus as soon as possible in the event of an emergency to assist in campus wide response and recovery efforts.
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Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Required Documents
$187,300 - $212,300 per year
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech 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, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our benefits and staff perks.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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