Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Director of Project Delivery of Facilities Planning and Capital Projects (FPCP), the Senior Program Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, operation, and management of project management administration for capital outlay projects assigned to the  program. The Senior Program Manager will be responsible for a capital program greater than $200M, focused on housing enrollment and academic growth initiatives.  The position will have oversight of smaller programs across multiple colleges and departments as well.  The Senior Program Manager is a facilitator in building partnerships and fostering collaboration in a program focused dynamic environment to execute work.  The incumbent is a decision maker supporting a capital program, including project development and delivery; project funding strategy and management; collaboration with clients, design professionals, consultants, and contractors; coaching/supervising a team(s) of project managers, technical and administrative support staff; directing activities; and managing operations and budgets. The incumbent will champion initiatives within the FPCP department which may include the strategic plan, operational goals, and staff development. This position is critical to act on behalf of the university and the client to move projects forward in a timely manner and maximize the value to the academic mission and will regularly interact with campus leadership, including the President and Provost, as well as the CSU Board of Trustees. 

Department Summary

Facilities Management and Development (FMD), a unit within the Administration and Finance Division (AFD), is responsible for the planning, design, construction, operations, maintenance, and repair of university facilities, grounds, and infrastructure. FMD consists of five critical and interdependent support departments, including Customer & Business Services; Energy, Utilities, & Sustainability; Environmental Health & Safety; Facilities Planning & Capital Projects; and Facilities Operations. In support of the Cal Poly mission, FMD is committed to sustainability, responsible stewardship of natural resources, and promoting an inclusive culture that values individual and organizational integrity, civility, equity, and diversity.

Cal Poly is in the midst of transforming the project delivery process as well as accelerating the annual capital spending from $100M to $300M. Focusing on more collaborative processes, innovative contracts, and best practices from across the industry, Cal Poly is looking to create a project delivery group that matches its top-rated Architecture and Construction Management programs.

Key Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in the leadership and administration of large-scale capital programs.
• Demonstrated experience with program management, construction administration, and construction management including a thorough knowledge of best practices for project development including business case studies and capital planning strategies.
• Demonstrated experience with business and fiscal analysis, proformas, processes, and techniques related to project development in building, design, and construction including an ability to analyze data, make accurate projections and financial performance of projects using business mathematics and statistical analysis techniques.
• Demonstrated experience in executive leadership and team management with a proven ability to organize and manage teams, including internal design and operations staff, external contractors, and technical consultants specializing in building construction or renovation.
• Thorough knowledge of and use of building codes, public contracting laws, ordinances, and regulations applicable to building construction and maintenance.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate Development or related field.  Successful track record of leadership experience, including eight years of progressively responsible experience. A graduate degree may be substituted for one year of the required experience.  Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the degree requirement on a year for year basis.

Salary and Benefits

The anticipated hiring range for this role is $150,000 - $185,000 per year. Note that the offer is calculated based on the background and relevant years of experience of the individual selected.

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information. 

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu.

Diversity Statement

At Cal Poly, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. Cal Poly is an equal opportunity employer. 

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

This position may be "Designated" under California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter.

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).