Design and Construction Management Spec 2–5 TX

Job Summary

Involves assessing organizational and strategic issues and providing guidance for capital and non-capital projects; develops policies and guidelines to streamline processes and project delivery; collaborates with agencies, locations, and industry partners to implement cost-effective processes in compliance with law and policy; develops programs for sharing of best practices.

Job Title	Design and Construction Management Spec 2 TX	Design and Construction Management Spec 3 TX	Design and Construction Management Spec 4 TX	Design and Construction Management Spec 5 TX
Job Code	5492	5493	6690	6691
Bargaining Unit	TX	TX	TX	TX
FLSA	Non-Exempt	Exempt	Exempt	Exempt
Generic Scope	Professional who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments / projects / tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action.	Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems / issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.	Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues / problems without precedent and / or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy.	Recognized organization-wide expert. Has significant impact and influence on organizational policy and program development. Regularly leads projects of critical importance to the organization; these projects carry substantial consequences of success or failure. Directs programs with organization-wide impact (or may have impact beyond the University) that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources. Significant barriers to entry exist at this level.
Custom Scope	Assists unit efforts to ensure University design and construction policy effectively supports and advances the goals of its capital program, in conformance with all applicable state and federal codes and regulations. With regular guidance, assists in developing policies, procedures, (contract) documents and code implementation related to design and construction (including building code and safety regulations) and the related accountability framework to evaluate effectiveness. Supports unit to provide technical advice related to design and construction. Exercises judgment on issues of moderate scope and complexity, selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria within established standards and guidelines. Typically, the bargaining unit job code should be used for work covered by this title. However, if the position is not covered by the Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA) due to one of the following reasons—(1) Confidential status, where duties normally require access to confidential information that significantly influences the development of management’s bargaining or grievance positions; (2) employed outside of California at a location with 100 or fewer employees; or (3) Supervisory status, where duties include supervising employees as a regular part of the job—then the position should be listed under the generic title without the “TX” ending.	Ensures that University design and construction policy effectively supports and advances the goals of its capital program, in conformance with all applicable state and federal codes and regulations. Develops policies, procedures, (contract) documents and code implementation related to design and construction (including building code and safety regulations) and the related accountability framework to evaluate effectiveness. Experienced consultant providing technical advice related to design and construction. Exercises experienced judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results, and may provide guidance to other functional managers or analysts. Typically, the bargaining unit job code should be used for work covered by this title. However, if the position is not covered by the Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA) due to one of the following reasons—(1) Confidential status, where duties normally require access to confidential information that significantly influences the development of management’s bargaining or grievance positions; (2) employed outside of California at a location with 100 or fewer employees; or (3) Supervisory status, where duties include supervising employees as a regular part of the job—then the position should be listed under the generic title without the “TX” ending.	Functioning as a team lead, ensures that University design and construction policy effectively supports and advances the goals of its capital program, in conformance with all applicable state and federal codes and regulations. Develops policies, procedures, (contract) documents and code implementation related to design and construction (including building code and safety regulations) and the related accountability framework to evaluate effectiveness. Counsels senior leaders, providing highly technical advice related to design and construction. Exercises experienced judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results, and may provide guidance to other functional managers, project leaders, and / or analysts. Typically, the bargaining unit job code should be used for work covered by this title. However, if the position is not covered by the Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA) due to one of the following reasons—(1) Confidential status, where duties normally require access to confidential information that significantly influences the development of management’s bargaining or grievance positions; (2) employed outside of California at a location with 100 or fewer employees; or (3) Supervisory status, where duties include supervising employees as a regular part of the job—then the position should be listed under the generic title without the “TX” ending.	Demonstrated ability to create, maintain and oversee University design and construction policy that effectively supports and advances the goals of its capital program, in conformance with all applicable state and federal codes and regulations. Highly skilled in the development and maintenance of contract documents and implementation of code related to design and construction (including building code and safety regulations) and the related accountability framework to evaluate effectiveness. Highly developed ability to consult with and advise location experts, directors and senior leaders, providing advice on best practices and interpretation of contracts and statutes related to design and construction. Exercises expert judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results, and may provide guidance to other functional managers, project leaders, and / or analysts. Typically, the bargaining unit job code should be used for work covered by this title. However, if the position is not covered by the Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA) due to one of the following reasons—(1) Confidential status, where duties normally require access to confidential information that significantly influences the development of management’s bargaining or grievance positions; (2) employed outside of California at a location with 100 or fewer employees; or (3) Supervisory status, where duties include supervising employees as a regular part of the job—then the position should be listed under the generic title without the “TX” ending.
Key Resp 01	Coordinates and interfaces with UC locations and OP departments on construction bidding policy and practices.	As an experienced professional, provides timely, high quality advice and consultation on design and construction policy, procedures, contracts and agreements.	As a technical lead, provides primary high quality advice and consultation to all UC locations on design and construction policy, procedures, contracts and agreements.	As a recognized expert, provides primary high quality advice and consultation to all levels of management at all UC locations on design and construction policy, procedures, contracts and agreements.
Key Resp 02	Serves as liaison to location construction offices to ensure compliance with competitive bidding requirements and protest procedures.	Responsible for drafting, updating, and maintaining system wide agreements in consultation with the Office of the General Counsel and, where appropriate, Risk Services, Procurement Services, and key location representatives.	Publishes system wide agreements in consultation with the Office of the General Counsel and, where appropriate, Risk Services, Procurement Services, and key location representatives.	Creates, revises and interprets system wide contract and agreement templates in consultation with the Office of the General Counsel and, where appropriate, Risk Services, Procurement Services, and key location representatives.
Key Resp 03	Cultivates and maintains beneficial working relationships with public regulatory agencies.	Ensures all design and construction policies are developed and implemented in compliance with applicable law, best practices and Regents’ direction.	Manages the university’s policy infrastructure related to facility construction, ensuring compliance with applicable law, best practices and Regents’ direction.	Oversees all aspects of the university’s policy infrastructure related to facility construction, ensuring compliance with applicable law, best practices and Regents’ direction.
Key Resp 04	Provides guidance to University and outside personnel on protest procedures.	As an official representative of the University, cultivates and maintains beneficial working relationships with key industry partners and stakeholders as well as public regulatory bodies and entities.	Serves as liaison and internal consultant to location construction offices to address key concerns of the University’s Capital Program.	Regularly leads and conducts complex and varied analyses of issues or concepts with broad impact on the University’s Capital Program.
Key Resp 05	Assists the unit in development and implementation of best practices.	Reviews and analyzes proposed new laws and regulations related to design, construction and building code and safety implementation for specific impacts to University programs.	As an official representative of the University, cultivates and maintains beneficial working relationships with key industry partners and stakeholders as well as public regulatory bodies and entities.	Represents the University to the external community by cultivating and maintaining beneficial working relationships with key industry partners and stakeholders as well as public regulatory bodies and entities.
Key Resp 06	Helps communicate proposed new laws and regulations related to design, construction and building code and safety implementation to all location construction offices.	Serves as experienced subject matter advisor for UC-sponsored legislation.	Reviews and analyzes proposed new laws and regulations related to design, construction and building code and safety implementation for specific impacts to University programs.	Provides expert direction and guidance to the University on laws and regulations related to design, construction and building code and safety implementation for specific impacts to University programs.
Key Resp 07			Uses advanced design concepts and campus objectives to plan, organize, and perform the design and execution of mid-level to major construction.	Serves as liaison with external agencies for creation and approval of UC labor compliance program.
Key Resp 08			Responsible control of the project management in accordance with the instruments of professional practice and licensing.	Serves as subject matter expert for UC-sponsored legislation.
Education	Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training	Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training	Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training	Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
License		License to practice in at least one of the following professions: architecture, engineering, urban design, city planning or landscape architecture.	License to practice in at least one of the following professions: architecture, engineering, urban design, city planning or landscape architecture.	License to practice in at least one of the following professions: architecture, engineering, urban design, city planning or landscape architecture.
Special Condition	Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.	Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.	Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.	Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.
KSA 01	Working knowledge of planning, design and construction procedures, and industry practices.	Thorough knowledge of planning, design and construction procedures, industry practices, and / or expertise in a highly specialized and critical discipline.	In-depth knowledge of planning, design and construction procedures, industry practices, and / or deep expertise in a highly specialized and critical discipline.	Expert knowledge of planning, design and construction procedures, industry practices, and / or highly developed expertise in a highly specialized and critical discipline.
KSA 02	Demonstrated understanding of contract documents related to the design and construction industry.	Proven experience developing policies related to design and construction.	Advanced experience developing policies related to design and construction.	Demonstrated experience developing policies related to design and construction.
KSA 03	Working knowledge of University organization, including its infrastructure, rules, regulations, policies and short and long range strategic building plans.	Thorough understanding of contract documents related to the design and construction industry.	In-depth understanding of contract documents related to the design and construction industry.	Expert understanding of contract documents related to the design and construction industry.
KSA 04	Proficient analytical, organizational and problem recognition / avoidance / resolution skills.	Thorough knowledge of University organization, including its infrastructure, rules, regulations, policies and short and long range strategic building plans.	Advanced knowledge of University organization, including its infrastructure, rules, regulations, policies and short and long range strategic building plans.	Expert knowledge of University organization, including its infrastructure, rules, regulations, policies and short and long range strategic building plans.
KSA 05	Proven written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including effective negotiation skills and well developed political acumen.	Proven analytical, organizational and problem recognition / avoidance / resolution skills.	Advanced analytical, organizational and problem recognition / avoidance / resolution skills.	Expert analytical, organizational and problem recognition / avoidance / resolution skills.
KSA 06	Demonstrated team building and facilitation skills.	Proven written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including effective negotiation skills and well developed political acumen.	Highly effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including effective negotiation skills and well developed political acumen.	Highly developed written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including effective negotiation skills and well developed political acumen.
KSA 07	Experience in organizing and running large group events.	Well-developed team building and facilitation skills.	Advanced team building and facilitation skills.	Highly developed team building and facilitation skills.
KSA 08				Expert knowledge of Public Contract code, Labor Code and other civil codes impacting design and construction.
Environment	Campus, medical center or other university setting and various external venues.	Campus, medical center or other university setting and various external venues.	Campus, medical center or other university setting and various external venues.	Campus, medical center or other university setting and various external venues.