Sr. Program Manager – ADA

Real Estate

Full Time

76312BR

Job Summary

The Senior Program Manager – ADA Program manages the development, improvement, deployment, oversight, reporting, and execution of the UCSF ADA compliance program under the direction of the AVC Campus Design and Constructiion and AVC Planning and Campus Architect.  This role advises and collaborates with senior management and consults with industry professionals in designing, planning and managing complex, highly specialized clinical, academic, and research enterprise capital projects within a collaborative framework focusing on risk management and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance and the overarching program goals of Accessibility for All.  Management of the UCSF ADA program includes: Determining standard methods and procedures on new ADA project assignments; Provides guidance to project / property managers; Business system ADA data base management, reporting, and forecasting; Management and implementation of the UCSF ADA Transition Plan including risk assessment and risk reduction analysis; including managing ADA State and Federal compliance through collaboration with staff, partners, and CASp consulting teams; Manages CASp consultant blanket agreement; Interface with Building Permit Services; Manages ADA Working Group; Manages and Chairs the ADA Governance Committee and the governance process. Is considered a subject matter expert on the ADA and collaborates with Human Resources on accommodation requests as well as coordinates with Building Permit Services and project managers for path of travel and other campus issues. 

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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Department Description

The organization of UCSF Real Estate is focused on the development, planning, delivery, and management of physical space for UCSF.  Key responsibilities include a unified approach to oversee the active UCSF growth planned on a multi-site campus and to manage the complex metropolitan environments affecting capital assets and projects and efforts to align municipal challenges with maximum effectiveness in support of the UCSF mission.
UCSF Real Estate is an integrated unit that enables the alignment of development, planning, design, construction, and management of facilities and a lease portfolio of 1M square feet across UCSF.  Services are provided through the following departments:  Building Permit Services, Campus Design and Construction, Campus Planning, Construction Contract Administration, Health Design and Construction, Health Major Capital Projects, Real Estate Services, Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland Capital Program Management and support through Business Intelligence, and Finance, Administration and Operations. 

The UCSF Campus Design & Construction department is responsible for providing comprehensive capital project delivery services to the research, academic, administrative, campus life services units on the Parnassus, Mt Zion, ZSFG (Zuckerberg San Francisco General), Mission Center, Mission Bay, campuses including leased properties and satellite locations in San Francisco and throughout the greater Bay Area and Fresno. Project types include new “ground up” buildings, seismic upgrades of existing buildings, major infrastructure & technology upgrades, major facilities investment and deferred maintenance programs, renovations and upgrades of existing labs, offices, education space, student and faculty housing facilities, and full floor renovations.
The team is responsible and accountable to assure projects are delivered in accordance with all project objectives including cost, scope, and schedule, remain compliant with all public contract code, UCOP, and UCSF policies, and satisfy the customer requirements. The team serves as the focal point of Campus capital project delivery and relies deeply on close partnerships within real estate and a wide variety of additional stakeholders across UCSF to provide a comprehensive solution for capital project and program delivery services.

The combined UCSF Campus and Health organizations include approximately 150 UCSF and 58 contract personnel; operating/recharge budgets of more than $52.2M per year; current year capital project expenditures of $900M; and oversight and responsibility for > $9.7B long-range capital development. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and / or equivalent experience / training in architecture, engineering, urban design, city planning or landscape architecture.
• Expert knowledge of federal, state and local laws, and regulations governing planning, building design and construction, including but not limited to, ADA, CBC, JCAHO, OSHPD, NFPA and CDPH requirements.
• Expert project management skills to effectively manage highly complex, multiphase projects or specialized critical project components within an occupied academic medical center.
• Expert skill in promoting, advancing and implementing programs within area of expertise.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills across broad stakeholder levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expert understanding of industry practices and / or highly specialized discipline such as ADA, sustainability, mechanical engineering, landscape architecture or infrastructure.
• Expert financial skills to prepare, monitor and manage detailed project budgets, evaluate cost estimates, and review and approve payment requests.
• Expert skill in advising and consulting with senior leaders, interdisciplinary stakeholders, design professionals and construction contractors.
• Expert skill in building, maintaining and nurturing strong professional relationships.
• Advanced Microsoft Office and project manager software skills. Working knowledge of CAD drawing programs and architectural design application programs.

Licenses/Certifications:

• License to practice in at least one of the following professions: architecture, engineering, urban design, city planning or landscape architecture preferred.
• Certificate to practice in at least one of the following professions: architecture, engineering, urban design, city planning or landscape architecture preferred.
• Construction or project management certification from a relevant organization preferred.
• CASp Certification

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Code and Payroll Title

005643 FAC PROJECT MGT SPEC 5 HC

Job Category

Professional and Managerial, Real Estate Services

Bargaining Unit

99 – Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Location

Flexible (combination of onsite and remote work), Minnesota Street (SF)

Additional Shift Details

M-F, 8am-5pm