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Arlington, Virginia, ABOUT GREYSTAR Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $300 billion of real estate in more than 250 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over 1,000,000 units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $35 billion of development assets and over $30 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com. JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Director of Design Management (DM) performs a critical role ensuring Development and Construction design requirements are established, incorporated and coordinated in the design process. The DM will work closely with Preconstruction and Development during the initial phases of a project to ensure design requirements and assumptions are established and ensure those requirements are adhered to throughout the design process. The DM will ensure consistent and robust interim design deliverables throughout the design process (SD, DD, and âœGMP❠or 95% CD, and IFC set of plans) and ensure that national and regional design standards are incorporated within those deliverables. Furthermore, the DM will coordinate pre-Development schedules with Development teams and ensure a smooth transition from design to execution with the Construction teams. The DM works intimately with the project architect, design teams, and Greystar development, construction and preconstruction teams to manage schedule, drawing quality and design standards. The DMâ™s success in their role will be measured by the completeness of the plans used to construct the project and the adherence to the established design schedules. DMs must be experienced in multifamily architecture and have extensive knowledge of building and energy codes as well as technical knowledge of building systems and be able to defend a design to code officials if necessary. JOB DESCRIPTION KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Participating in project site planning and visioning meetings to establish the early layout of the project and ensure a consistent vision for the project is applied throughout the design process Participating in project Due Diligence meetings to identify and address project design issues and elements Establishing and maintaining project pre-development, design and permitting plans and schedules to ensure that all required submissions are complete and submitted on time. Communicating effectively with necessary stakeholders (internal and external) Coordinating and scheduling the projectâ™s Design Kickoff meeting, including preparing the meeting agenda and providing minutes after the conclusion of the meeting. Producing and maintaining a standard list of deliverables for each consultant at each stage of the design process and ensuring that the design teams are consistently designing per those deliverables Reviewing all document issuances (including both plans and specifications) to confirm the conformance with the established expectations of quality and scope included in the Design Agreements and Greystar National and Regional Standards including: Conceptual Design Schematic Design Design Development 50% Construction Documents Permit/GMP Documents IFC Construction Documents/Issued For Construction sets Scoping and reviewing design consulting agreements Ensuring that all 3rd party consultants are engaged by the necessary milestones in the project design schedule Ensuring that project architects are distributing the necessary deliverables for review by project subconsultants (including waterproofing, sustainability, accessibility, acoustic, and any other consultant whether under the architect or the owner), engaging the project subconsultants, and ensuring that the architect is incorporating the subconsultantâ™s feedback and recommendations into upcoming deliverables Coordinating and leading plan reviews at Concept, 100% SD, 100% DD, 75% GMP, IFC and any other sets as necessary. Plan reviews are to be managed via Bluebeam and hosted in person as much as practical at a venue suitable to the project team. The Director of Design Management is responsible for ensuring that all project shareholders participate in generating content and comments for the plan reviews via the Bluebeam session, and sorting all content provided in the Bluebeam session Attending all design meetings for assigned projects either in person or via teleconference Tracking open items and necessary decisions to ensure timely direction is given to the design team and Construction Ensuring that the project design teams have incorporated all plan review comments (internal, 3rd party, AHJ, etcâ¦) into subsequent deliverables Ensuring that all projects include all relevant Greystar National and Regional Standards in the GMP and IFC sets and working closely with Greystar National Quality Control to keep all projects current with respect to any updates to the Greystar National Standards Working with the design team to ensure that an interior and exterior mockup is included in the projectâ™s GMP documents, ensuring that all relevant exterior and unit interior finishes are portrayed on the mockup Coordinating early (pre-GMP) mockups to ensure Development buy-in within the budget Working with Preconstruction to review all qualifications and clarifications provided by Greystar Construction or 3rd party general contractors Working with the Construction, Development and Preconstruction teams to ensure that all unit finishes are selected, unit plans are approved, and an interior design standards are established to avoid delays in design deliverables Reviewing and vetting VE alternates and ensuring quick decisions on all VE alternates quickly following pricing feedback. Ensuring all alternates are incorporated into the drawings Working with Development and Construction to ensure efficient and product appropriate design decisions are being made and adhered to Participating in business building initiatives to help the business improve BASIC KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelorâ™s Degree with a concentration in architecture, building construction, civil engineering, or related field 5 years of experience in multifamily architecture or design management, with much of that experience in construction administration being preferred. Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, contractors, and vendors Strong computer skills including Revit, AutoCAD, Excel, Word, Outlook, Bluebeam, etc DESIRED SPECIALIZED SKILLS: Masterâ™s Degree with a concentration in architecture, building construction, civil engineering, or related field 8 years of experience in multifamily architecture or design management with much of that experience in construction administration Primavera P6 TRAVEL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Operate a computer keyboard, phone, calculator, and other office equipment Ability to see and read a variety of materials and observe a variety of development and construction activities Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time Must be able to transport 10-25 lbs (computer, files, etc.) Must be able to move about the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Must be able to maneuver on a job site for extended periods of time Ability to fit into a normal office environment with exposure to a personal computer monitor and frequent use of a keyboard Project site exposure to dust, miscellaneous allergens, sunlight, extreme temperatures (hot/cold), and other natural and environmental exposures, machinery, etc. Ability to work from 8:00 am â“ 5:00 pm M-F (alternate schedule may apply) Valid driverâ™s license or reliable means of transportation Ability to travel to field locations and stay overnight as required Additional Compensation : Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location. Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance. Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs. Robust Benefits Offered*: Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service. Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure. For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability. 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter). 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service. Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy). Employee Assistance Program. Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans. Charitable giving program and benefits. *Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority. Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Portland, Oregon, Hello, we’re  Metro !  Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today, and tomorrow. The Waste Prevention and Environmental Services Department  at Metro is seeking a visionary leader for the role of Regional Facilities Planning and Development Director. In this position you will drive strategic implementation of capital infrastructure projects and programs outlined in  the plan   (Download PDF reader)  adopted by Metro Council in March 2025.    The plan charts a course to invest in facilities and services that increase access to reuse, recycling and garbage services and facilities to reduce the amount of materials sent to landfill and to modernize equipment and infrastructure for efficiency and resilience. You will be responsible for overseeing the planning, financing, execution and management of large-scale infrastructure or facility improvement projects. This role requires a combination of technical, managerial, and financial skills. In this role, you will manage a team to ensure the efficient planning, development, construction and operation of all related projects, working in close coordination with Metros’ Financial and Regulatory Services Department to plan for and issue a series of bonds to finance the infrastructure projects identified in the plan over the next 20 years.   Your success in this role will rely heavily on building and maintaining relationships and collaborative partnerships with department staff; cross-departmental work teams; regional local governments; Oregon DEQ and other public agencies; non-governmental groups; community organizations; and business, industry and trade associations to support implementation of the plan.   As the  Regional Facilities Planning and Development Director  you will: Oversee the planning, organization, and direction of infrastructure projects outlined in the plan, including building a network of community drop-off depots throughout the region.  Build and lead a team that will deliver on projects in the plan, with responsibilities for hiring, promoting, transferring, assigning, evaluating performance, initiating salary actions, handling grievances, disciplining, and discharging employees.  Oversee project timelines, ensuring adherence to schedule and budget.  Work with other governments, private agencies, businesses, and citizens to identify and obtain outside approval for site plans and operational impacts, as needed. Inform communication strategies to include and inform stakeholders in various stages of project development. Oversee the development and implementation of a community and tribal engagement strategy as part of plan implementation.  Lead the program’s efforts to comply with Metro policy and investments in public art, green energy and sustainable design, construction workforce diversity, and diversity in contracting.  Manage funding, grants, and reports on project completion and success, including the development and assessment of measurable indicators of plan success.  Develop positive, collaborative working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders and partners, Metro departments, Metro staff, appropriate local government staff, elected officials, and community organizations.  Develop and implement policies, procedures, and performance standards to assure the efficiency and effectiveness of activities, ensuring compliance with Metro code and policies established by the Metro Council.  Provide executive leadership and alignment of the program with the Metro Council and Metro executive leadership team. Respond to inquiries, complaints, problems, or emergencies affecting plan implementation. Attributes for success Experience planning and constructing modern garbage and recycling facilities, or similar experience overseeing development of large-scale public utility projects. Knowledge of construction processes, materials and methods including the ability to work with project managers, engineers and architects. Understand project financing options – including bonding -  and budget management; ability to assess financial feasibility of projects and provide financial reporting to leadership, including forecasting project costs, managing budgets and ensuring cost-efficiency. Visionary and innovative mindset to lead and motivate team members, from project managers to contractors, ensuring ongoing alignment with project goals Strong interpersonal and communication skills and experience leading diverse teams, including the ability to lead strategically and manage effectively in a diverse and political environment.  Integrity and ethical behavior in handling public funds.  Commitment to waste reduction, materials management and resource conservation,  We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific in your application materials on how your background is relevant.  Minimum qualifications Seven to ten years of specialized experience or operational management in the relevant area, including budgetary experience and direct management of professional staff, and A Bachelor's degree in the assigned program area or a related field, or Any combination of education, professional, volunteer and lived experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the classification duties and responsibilities.

Los Angeles, California, Owner’s Representative – Proprietary Real Estate @ Global Real Estate Venture  Los Angeles, CA  International Travel Required, with stays >1 month  Must have valid US Passport  About the job The company: Family-owned real estate venture with a global portfolio spanning every phase: from early design, active construction, and full operations. Each property has different needs, different challenges, and zero room for autopilot. We move fast, we stay hands-on, and we treat every asset like it’s ours. Because it is.  If you want real impact, you’ll feel at home here. You will: Own real estate projects end-to-end, from concept and architectural review to execution, vendor coordination and oversight,  and operational rollout. Translate architectural plans into action: scope requirements, build timelines, manage budgets, and communicate & remove blockers fast. Partner with internal stakeholders (Owners, Legal) and external partners (architects,  contractors) to keep projects aligned and moving. Step into messy, ambiguous projects and create order, turning incomplete plans into clear workflows and actionable next steps. Manage the ongoing operation of a growing real estate portfolio in the US and elsewhere (currently Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Mexico). Use systems thinking, data, and AI tools to track progress, anticipate issues, and deliver predictable project outcomes and operational data / forecasts. This could be a fit if: You have a background in representing owners on complex construction projects, with strong operational instincts. You’ve supervised construction projects end-to-end with full ownership of timelines, budgets, vendors, and outcomes. You have strong architectural fluency, reading plans, spotting issues early, and challenging contractors or partners with confidence. You’re energized by solving complex physical and operational problems with speed and precision across multiple projects in different geographies / markets cleanly, and don't drop details. You are comfortable with tools and tracking within project systems, dashboards, budget tracking, AI workflows, financial reporting  You’re comfortable making decisions with imperfect information and adjusting on the fly. You maintain strict discretion across all projects and communications. Highly valued skills: Spanish language fluency  Professional experience an architect or qualified GC Compensation & Benefits: Salary Compensation: $110,000 -$140,000 / year Benefits:  Medical, dental and vision benefits, 100% covered Flexible PTO High degree of autonomy to make decisions and run Benefits:  - Medical, dental and vision benefits, 100% covered - Flexible PTO - High degree of autonomy to make decisions and run

Los Angeles, California, Owner’s Representative – Proprietary Real Estate @ Global Real Estate Venture  Los Angeles, CA  International Travel Required, with stays >1 month  Must have valid US Passport  About the job The company: Family-owned real estate venture with a global portfolio spanning every phase: from early design, active construction, and full operations. Each property has different needs, different challenges, and zero room for autopilot. We move fast, we stay hands-on, and we treat every asset like it’s ours. Because it is.  If you want real impact, you’ll feel at home here. You will: Own real estate projects end-to-end, from concept and architectural review to execution, vendor coordination and oversight,  and operational rollout. Translate architectural plans into action: scope requirements, build timelines, manage budgets, and communicate & remove blockers fast. Partner with internal stakeholders (Owners, Legal) and external partners (architects,  contractors) to keep projects aligned and moving. Step into messy, ambiguous projects and create order, turning incomplete plans into clear workflows and actionable next steps. Manage the ongoing operation of a growing real estate portfolio in the US and elsewhere (currently Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Mexico). Use systems thinking, data, and AI tools to track progress, anticipate issues, and deliver predictable project outcomes and operational data / forecasts. This could be a fit if: You have a background in representing owners on complex construction projects, with strong operational instincts. You’ve supervised construction projects end-to-end with full ownership of timelines, budgets, vendors, and outcomes. You have strong architectural fluency, reading plans, spotting issues early, and challenging contractors or partners with confidence. You’re energized by solving complex physical and operational problems with speed and precision across multiple projects in different geographies / markets cleanly, and don't drop details. You are comfortable with tools and tracking within project systems, dashboards, budget tracking, AI workflows, financial reporting  You’re comfortable making decisions with imperfect information and adjusting on the fly. You maintain strict discretion across all projects and communications. Highly valued skills: Spanish language fluency  Professional experience an architect or qualified GC Compensation & Benefits: Salary Compensation: $110,000 -$140,000 / year Benefits:  Medical, dental and vision benefits, 100% covered Flexible PTO High degree of autonomy to make decisions and run Benefits:  - Medical, dental and vision benefits, 100% covered - Flexible PTO - High degree of autonomy to make decisions and run

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Build Your Future with Continental Properties — Join Us as a Preconstruction Project Engineer! Continental Properties is looking for a Preconstruction Project Engineer   to join our Construction Department team at our home office in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. In this role, you’ll play a key part in bringing new communities to life — working alongside talented professionals in construction, legal, finance, and development to transform ideas into build-ready projects. You’ll dive into due diligence, research, and analysis that lay the groundwork for every successful development in our growing portfolio of exceptional communities. You'll gain practical experience across all phases of preconstruction while working closely with seasoned professionals in the industry. You’ll collaborate on high-impact projects, contribute to meaningful decisions, and help shape the foundation for communities where people love to live. You’ll report directly to the Vice President of Preconstruction, joining a team that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous growth. We are embracing a hybrid work environment, and you can work both in the office and remotely. #LI-Hybrid Essential Responsibilities: Own the Details that Drive Success : Gather and analyze critical due diligence materials, including geotechnical reports and utility availability, to ensure every project begins with a clear, informed foundation. Lead Code and Permit Research : Conduct detailed code reviews to identify building permit requirements, inspection processes, and occupancy standards—ensuring full compliance and streamlined approvals. Shape Smarter Budgets : Gather permit fee data and translate it into accurate, actionable budget insights that help teams make informed financial decisions. Support Early Project Planning : Assist with developing initial construction estimates and pricing, bringing clarity and precision to early-stage project evaluations. Build Key Relationships : Represent Continental at pre-application meetings with municipalities and utility providers — collaborating to align project vision, timing, and feasibility from day one.   Skills for Success: You’re curious, driven, and ready to build a foundation for a thriving career in construction and development. You bring a passion for learning, a sharp eye for detail, and the confidence to take initiative in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Real Estate, Finance, Engineering, or Architecture — or an Associate’s degree paired with equivalent hands-on experience. Experience : 0–2 years of experience in construction, development, or a related field. Prior onsite construction experience is a big plus — we value those who’ve seen how great projects come to life. Technical Savvy : Familiarity with construction project management software is preferred.   Why You'll Love Life at Continental: Our award-winning culture fosters innovation and empowers our team members to lead. Here are some of the reasons that our team members continue to vote for us as a Top Workplace: Career Growth : You'll have the tools, training, and opportunities for a meaningful career with long-term growth potential. We invest in your learning & development with paid professional memberships, certifications, and tuition reimbursement.   Mental Health & Wellness: Your well-being matters. We provide comprehensive mental health support including but not limited to 8-free counseling sessions per year and access to additional wellness resources.   Balance: We recognize that balance varies for everyone, and we support our team members with that in mind. Recharge with generous vacation time, 9-paid holidays, and half-days on Fridays during designated months.   Community & Connection: Build relationships through informal gatherings, lunches, community and company events, volunteer opportunities, and a vibrant social culture. Learn more about recent Continental events here !   Culture of Belonging: The Continental IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Allies) is our commitment to evolving our culture where team members feel a sense of belongingness each day. Our You Belong Here Initiative and Business Resource Groups focus on fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment for all.   Performance Incentives: Participate in our Building Above and Beyond (BAAB) incentive program that rewards team members annually based on company goals and achievements.   Industry-Leading Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with company match, and company-paid life and disability insurance.   Family Support: Support your growing family with 6-weeks paid parental leave and with family-forming & fertility resources (up to 12-weeks leave for birth mothers). We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all applicable state and local fair employment practices laws, and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. For the benefit of our residents, the communities we serve, and our co-workers, all applicants are required to pass a post-offer criminal background check prior to joining the Continental team. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The posted salary range represents our good faith estimate of the base salary for this role at the time of posting. Final compensation is based on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. This range does not include bonus potential or other forms of compensation and benefits.  Salary Range: $64,000 - $90,000 per year Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Palo Alto , California, ABOUT STANFORD UNIVERSITY AND RESIDENTIAL & DINING ENTERPRISES: Stanford University is one of the world's leading teaching and research universities. Founded in 1891, Stanford’s mission is to create and share knowledge and to prepare students to be curious, to think critically, and to contribute to the world. With world-class scholars and seven schools located together on a single campus, Stanford offers academic excellence across the broadest array of disciplines including business, education, engineering, humanities and sciences, law, medicine, and sustainability. It also is an engine of innovation, blending theory and practice to move ideas and discoveries from labs and classrooms out into the world. Stanford strives to foster a culture of expansive inquiry, fresh thinking, searching discussion, and freedom of thought – preparing students for leadership and engaged citizenship in the world. The university is located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of California's Silicon Valley, on a scenic 8,180-acre campus. Residential & Dining Enterprises (R&DE), the largest auxiliary organization at Stanford University, supports the academic mission of the university by providing high-quality services to students and other members of the university community. R&DE has an annual operating budget of $400M, operates 24/7/365, and oversees a $3B asset portfolio comprising over 7 million square feet—one-third of the campus footprint. R&DE provides housing for 16,000 students and dependents, serves 8 million meals annually at 48 student dining venues and 32 culinary enterprises. In addition, R&DE provides executive services, conference operations, and guest lodging. R&DE is a talented and diverse team of 1,200+ who comprise the following divisions: Student Housing Operations & Stanford Conferences; Stanford Dining and Hospitality & Auxiliaries; Maintenance Operations and Capital Projects; and a team of R&DE strategic business partners—Finance & Administration, Information Technology, Human Resources, and Strategic Communications and Marketing. “Students (Customers) First” is R&DE’s mantra and its strategic goals reflect its commitment to delivering service excellence to the campus community. R&DE’s belief is “students are never an interruption in our day; they are the reason we are here.” R&DE’s dedication to promoting fair treatment, access to opportunities, and a positive work environment is reflected in its essential priorities and efforts for cultivating a culture of operational excellence as a foundational cornerstone. R&DE is committed to creating and sustaining inclusive excellence where all staff feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to thrive. JOB PURPOSE: Take facilities/construction projects from original concept through final implementation on contained risk assignments (projects have have mechanisms or managerial controls to minimize risk). Work is typically comprised of 50%-time contribution towards project leadership and 50% as a technical contributor. CORE DUTIES: Perform the full range of facilities/construction project management cycle: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing. Lead projects requiring functional integration. Complete sub-project and/or stand-alone elements (or a contained project such as construction project). Direct development of an action plan, and estimate requirements for resources, including management, labor, materials, and time required to complete project. Facilitate discussions and negotiations to drive recommendation consensus within scope of responsibility. Develop and help execute comprehensive change management strategy and communication plan relative to project scope and stakeholders on a focused project; actively manage resistance to change. These elements typically delineate the project management involved at this level: o    Charter - charter and scoping involvement or scope definition, identify and shape scope; # of disciplines/stakeholders to manage is contained to localized department or university constituents. o    Risk - manage and report on risks associated with projects to upper management, risk sharing is maintained between management and project manager; project complexity involves straightforward technology applications to drive decisions; primary university relationship is at the individual faculty, department/director level; single project budget/scope accountability up to $5M; cumulative budget/scope up to $10M. Support teamwide efforts: o    Quality Assurance (QA) for all projects, maintaining procedures to prevent quality problems from occurring in the first place, and ensuring the established standards for each project are being addressed. o    Quality Control (QC) for all projects, ensuring ongoing inspections occur for the actual work and materials to identify and correct project defects, so that each project is built according to the established quality standards.  o    Project Accounting for all projects including the day-to-day financial operations for projects, ensuring accurate and timely tracking of costs and payments across the project delivery portfolio. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of related experience in management of projects of moderate size/complexity with limited performance risk, including project planning, scheduling, tracking, and budgeting, or combination of education and relevant experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Polished written and oral communication skills to address a wide variety of audiences. Ability to productively engage and influence cross-functional teams. Demonstrated project management ability to employ integration, scope time management, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement components. Demonstrated resilience, diplomacy, influence, relationship building, and problem-solving skills in a variety of situations. Depth of knowledge in technical discipline/domain needed to deliver projects. Preferred technical work experience in engineering, architecture, or construction management or related fields. Preferred technical education in engineering, architecture, or construction management or related fields. Certifications and Licenses:  None PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*: Frequently stand, walk, sit, perform desk-based computer tasks and lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds. Occasionally use a telephone, write by hand, twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp lightly/fine manipulation and lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 20 pounds. Rarely kneel, crawl, climb ladders, reach/work above shoulder, grasp forcefully, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds or more. Ability to maintain a valid non-commercial California Driver’s license. Auditory acuity with ability to hear horns and bells. Visual acuity with ability to determine colors for finishes. Ability to climb scaffolding, ladders, stairs etc.  *  Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.   WORKING CONDITIONS: May work in active laboratories or outdoor environments. May be exposed to extreme hot and cold temperatures, be exposed to high voltage electricity, radiation or electromagnetic fields, lasers, noise > 80dB TWA, allergens/biohazards/chemicals. Asbestos, or heavy metals or work on roofs at heights greater than 10 ft. May drive vehicle day and night. Must wear personal protective equipment as defined/required by job assignments, and dress for clean rooms. May work extended hours, evenings and weekends.   WORK STANDARDS: When conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements. Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations. Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide,  http://adminguide.stanford.edu. The expected pay range for this position is $130K to $145K per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.  Why Stanford is for You: Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research into curing illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enriched the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with: Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or course auditing. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak. A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources. A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits. Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums. Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more. The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Consistent with its obligations under the law, the university will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job. Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Palo Alto , California, ABOUT STANFORD UNIVERSITY AND RESIDENTIAL & DINING ENTERPRISES: Stanford University is one of the world's leading teaching and research universities. Founded in 1891, Stanford’s mission is to create and share knowledge and to prepare students to be curious, to think critically, and to contribute to the world. With world-class scholars and seven schools located together on a single campus, Stanford offers academic excellence across the broadest array of disciplines including business, education, engineering, humanities and sciences, law, medicine, and sustainability. It also is an engine of innovation, blending theory and practice to move ideas and discoveries from labs and classrooms out into the world. Stanford strives to foster a culture of expansive inquiry, fresh thinking, searching discussion, and freedom of thought – preparing students for leadership and engaged citizenship in the world. The university is located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of California's Silicon Valley, on a scenic 8,180-acre campus. Residential & Dining Enterprises (R&DE), the largest auxiliary organization at Stanford University, supports the academic mission of the university by providing high-quality services to students and other members of the university community. R&DE has an annual operating budget of $400M, operates 24/7/365, and oversees a $3B asset portfolio comprising over 7 million square feet—one-third of the campus footprint. R&DE provides housing for 16,000 students and dependents, serves 8 million meals annually at 48 student dining venues and 32 culinary enterprises. In addition, R&DE provides executive services, conference operations, and guest lodging. R&DE is a talented and diverse team of 1,200+ who comprise the following divisions: Student Housing Operations & Stanford Conferences; Stanford Dining and Hospitality & Auxiliaries; Maintenance Operations and Capital Projects; and a team of R&DE strategic business partners—Finance & Administration, Information Technology, Human Resources, and Strategic Communications and Marketing. “Students (Customers) First” is R&DE’s mantra and its strategic goals reflect its commitment to delivering service excellence to the campus community. R&DE’s belief is “students are never an interruption in our day; they are the reason we are here.” R&DE’s dedication to promoting fair treatment, access to opportunities, and a positive work environment is reflected in its essential priorities and efforts for cultivating a culture of operational excellence as a foundational cornerstone. R&DE is committed to creating and sustaining inclusive excellence where all staff feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to thrive.   This role is currently designated as hybrid, which means eligibility for one day of telecommuting work. *Hybrid schedules are discretionary and may change throughout the year depending on operational needs. JOB PURPOSE: This role will assist the Senior Associate Director for Project Delivery in overseeing projects, supporting multiple staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations, while also participating in planning, budgeting, and contract negotiations. Will act as backup for the Senior Associate Director when they are away. This role will manage projects, driving projects to completion. Will manage multiple projects of various sizes and complexities simultaneously. Will manage a project team directly comprised of a project manager and project engineer. Work is typically comprised of 80% time contribution towards project leadership and 20% as a technical contributor. CORE DUTIES*: Perform the full range of project management cycle: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing. Independently lead and direct projects requiring high levels of functional integration and involving multiple disciplines to be managed. Direct development of an action plan, and estimate requirements for resources, including management, labor, materials, and time required to complete project. Facilitate discussions and negotiations to drive recommendation consensus. Develop and help execute comprehensive change management strategy and communication plan relative to project scope and stakeholders; orchestrate and lead change management methodologies underlying project success. These elements typically delineate the project management involved at this level: Charter origination or scope identification and shaping scope definition; # of disciplines/stakeholders to manage is across university-wide impact, and city, county constituents; risk-manage, control and report on risk associated with more complicated projects, affecting division or program as it relates to their project portfolio and risk sharing and control is skewed further to the project manager: project complexity involves synthesizing complex technical data and driving decisions; primary university relationship is at the senior associate/administrative dean, faculty and directors level: single project budget/scope accountability-up to $10M; cumulative budget/scope accountability over $10M.     Project management and finance management is a higher-level, strategic function of this role that provides oversight to the Project Delivery Team’s overall financial health and resource allocation across projects with hands-on project accounting and quality assurance/control responsibilities. Quality Assurance (QA) oversight for all projects is proactive and process-oriented, establishing procedures to prevent quality problems from occurring in the first place, by ensuring the established standards for each project are being addressed.  Quality Control (QC) oversight for all projects is reactive and project-oriented, ensuring ongoing inspections occur for the actual work and materials to identify and correct project defects. They ensure that each project is built according to the established quality standards.  Project Accounting leadership for all projects including handling the day-to-day financial operations for projects, ensuring accurate and timely tracking of costs and payments across the project delivery portfolio. * - Other duties may also be assigned MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in a related field and five years of related experience in management of projects with extensive size/complexity and moderate performance risk, including project planning, scheduling, tracking, and budgeting, or combination of education and relevant experience. Preferred technical education in engineering, architecture, or construction management or related fields. Preferred certification in Project or Construction Management. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Highly effective written and oral communication skills to address a wide variety of audiences. Ability to productively assemble, engage, and lead cross-functional teams. Demonstrated project management ability to employ integration, scope time management, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement components. Ability to balance customer expectations with project reality. Demonstrated resilience, diplomacy, influence, relationship building, and problem solving skills in a variety of situations. Keen grasp of interpersonal and impact awareness. Depth of knowledge in technical discipline/domain needed to deliver projects. Preferred technical work experience in engineering, architecture, or construction management or related fields. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*: Frequently stand/walk, sit, perform desk-based computer tasks and lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds. Occasionally use a telephone, write by hand, twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp lightly/fine manipulation and lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 20 pounds. Rarely kneel, crawl, climb ladders, reach/work above shoulder, grasp forcefully, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds or more. Ability to maintain a valid non-commercial California Driver's license. Auditory acuity with ability to hear horns and bells. Visual acuity with ability to determine colors for finishes. Ability to climb scaffolding, ladders, stairs etc. * - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job. WORKING CONDITIONS: May work in active laboratories or outdoor environments. May be exposed to extreme hot and cold temperatures, be exposed to high voltage electricity, radiation or electromagnetic fields, lasers, noise > 80dB TWA, allergens/biohazards/chemicals/ asbestos, or heavy metals or work on roofs at heights greater than 10 ft. May drive vehicle day and night. Must wear personal protective equipment as defined/required by job assignments, and dress for clean rooms. May work extended hours, evenings and weekends. WORK STANDARDS: When conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements. Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations. Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide,  http://adminguide.stanford.edu . The expected pay range for this position is $   175K-185K per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs. Why Stanford is for You:  Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enriches the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with: The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Consistent with its obligations under the law, the university will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job. Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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