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Lionakis 10/28/08
Ranked on the ENR's Top 100 Green Design Firm list, Lionakis is committed to sustainable design on all
projects and is seeking equally committed individuals to join the effort.   Lionakis is a multi-disciplined firm
that delivers quality projects to our community and fosters a positive and opportunity-filled work atmosphere
for our employees.  By joining Lionakis, you join a legacy that has an emphasis on the following:

Solid Performance––Lionakis is ranked in the top 25 of California’s leading architectural firms.
Relationships––Over 90% of our projects come from repeat clients. We believe they are our greatest assets.
Design––We bring ideas to life through our cutting edge technology and sustainable design solutions.

We invite you to learn more about our company and share information about your expertise.  We are actively
www.lionakis.comfor more information and to apply for open positions:

Project Manager, Justice Experience – Bachelors degree in Architecture or equivalent and 8 -10+ years architectural design experience preferred.  CA License preferred.  Justice project experience necessary.

Project Manager, Healthcare Experience – Bachelors degree in Architecture or equivalent and 6-10+of architectural design/OSHPD experience.  Western US experience preferred.

Project Architect, Healthcare Experience – CA License and 8-10+ years experience with healthcare/OSPHD related projects.  Western US experience preferred.

Please visit our webpage at www.lionakis.com to learn more about opportunities with Lionakis.
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UC Merced 10/28/08
Project Director

Job Category:  Managerial/Professional
Unit:  Physical Planning
Position Code:  SPP1849A
Status:  Open
Salary:  Commensurate with education and experience.
Location: Campus Site
 
Background check:  Background check and fingerprinting may be required
 
Description:                 

The University of California, Merced is the newest and tenth campus of the University of California
system and the first American research university built in the 21st century. With more than 2,700
students, UC Merced has planned for additional student growth until we reach an enrollment of
approximately 25,000 students. With undergraduate, graduate, and PhD programs, plans for a
future medical school program, partnerships and community involvement, the UC Merced campus
is continually evolving, requiring talented, knowledgeable and dynamic educators, researchers,
management and staff.

The University of California, Merced is growing rapidly and designing and constructing new facilities
&Construction (PPD&C) is seeking to hire a Project Director to assist in managing the numerous
projects that are in progress and being planned. The Project Director will report to a Senior Project
Director and work with other Project Directors and departmental staff as a team in a close-knit
department to design and deliver the facilities that are essential to the University’s missions of
teaching, research, and public service.

The work consists of planning, budgeting, and managing design and construction of multiple
projects, from small renovation projects to buildings of up to $60 million in project costs
(and potentially more). Project types include academic buildings, housing, recreation, infrastructure,
and other types of projects in a complex, dynamic, and fast-moving environment.

The Project Director serves as a primary liaison among campus committees, user groups,
designers and contractors during all project phases from planning, programming, design
and construction through start up. Responsibilities include developing project budgets and
schedules; selecting and managing the services of architects, engineers and contractors; the
administration, reviewing and recommending action on design and construction documents
to ensure compliance with programs and policies of the University; leading projects through
complex review and approval processes at the campus, system-wide and other administrative
levels; supervising the preparation of construction cost estimates and bidding documents and
participating in the resolution of problems arising during construction and making clear
recommendations for action on change orders.

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Project Director, and in collaboration with other
Project Directors, the University’s Director of Construction, the On-Site Construction Coordinator,
and construction inspectors, design and construction consultants, and contractors, the
Project Director must successfully direct and coordinate team efforts.

This job classification requires an in-depth knowledge of project planning, design and
construction principles, and regulatory and administrative practices consistent with the
best practices of the profession. The incumbent shall be able to apply good judgment
in directing and effectively managing multiple projects within established cost, time
and quality constraints.
 
Qualifications:
             
• A professional degree in architecture or engineering from an accredited institution.
With California professional licensure, or attainment of reciprocity in one year is required.
• A minimum of five years of experience as a licensed professional, including managerial
responsibilities in the design of major buildings, or an equivalent combination of education
and experience within a capital projects or facilities organization.
• Demonstrated ability to control budgets and manage costs for large, multi-million dollar
construction projects; to implement and manage project schedules; and to manage projects
to meet program and design standards.
• The ability to work collaboratively and collegially with people of a wide variety of backgrounds,
professions, job duties, and interpersonal styles, located in dispersed locations.
• The ability to solve problems and broker win-win solutions to complex issues; the ability to
consider issues from multiple points of view and to integrate those perspectives in creative
ways to accomplish goals and tasks; and the ability to provide leadership to large and
diverse teams of people to accomplish project and campus goals.
• A customer service orientation, and the ability to persevere in the face of obstacles.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Computer skills, including basic proficiency in spreadsheets, word processing, basic
scheduling software such as Microsoft Project, ability to learn and use web-based project
management software and web-based databases, and internet research.
• Experience in higher education design and construction project management is preferred.
• Experience with managing a broad array of construction delivery methodologies is preferred.
• Knowledge of California public contract law and UC policies for design and construction is preferred.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must possess a valid California Drivers License.
• Hours of work are generally between 8am-5pm. Hours may be shifted to accommodate departmental needs.

 
To Apply: Click on the link below to use our new on-line application system.

If you do not have internet access you may mail your application, resume, and cover letter to:
University of California, Merced, P. O. Box 2039, Merced CA 95344-0039.
Please list the job number on the subject line.

Apply Online at
http://jobs.ucmerced.edu/n/user/staff/application/instruct.jsf;jsessionid=1F133616F08196286D1DA70DDB85AE4B?positionId=1849
 
The University of California Merced is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with
a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty, staff and students.

The University does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operation of its instruction, programs, services or activities, or in its hiring and employment practices. The university provides reasonable accommodation to facilitate the participation of individuals with legally protected disabilities.

UC Merced 10/28/08
Director Of Operations

Job Category: Managerial/Professional
Unit: Physical Planning
Position Code: SPP1848A
Status: Open
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.
Location: Merced
 
Background check:  Background check and fingerprinting may be required
 
Description:                 

The University of California, Merced is the newest and tenth campus of the University of California system and the first American research university built in the 21st century. With more than 2,700 students, UC Merced has planned for additional student growth until we reach an enrollment of approximately 25,000 students. With undergraduate, graduate, and PhD programs, plans for a future medical school program, partnerships and community involvement, the UC Merced campus is continually evolving, requiring talented, knowledgeable and dynamic educators, researchers, management and staff.

The University of California, Merced is growing rapidly and planning, designing and constructing new facilities to keep pace. Campus Physical Planning, Design & Construction (PPD&C) is seeking to hire a Director of Operations. The position reports directly to the Associate Vice Chancellor Planning, Design & Construction (AVC-PPD&C) and is responsible for business and administrative services in support of the department's mission. The position requires internal and external coordination and collaboration in areas of administrative and business systems, and manages and controls resources to accomplish work of the unit. This is a confidential position.

The position has primary responsibility for planning, managing and directing the business and administrative services functions of the department. The Director of Operations oversees expenses and development and management of department's operational budget of approximately $2 million with the complexity of blended central funding and recharge income operations, and management of administrative services for award of design and construction contracts averaging $50 million per year, with related accounting, departmental and project records management, and document control functions. The Director of Operations directs and coordinates these functions and collaborates on business and administrative service practices and initiatives with Human Resources, Business and Financial Services, and other departments within the Division of
Administration and the campus at large.

The Director of Operations directly supervises 4 FTE and holds overall responsibility for seven full time staff, and is responsible for organizing, distributing, and directing and ensuring coordination of their work efforts.

The position entails a fundamental responsibility for independent problem solving of complex organizational and administrative/business issues, which often involves competing demands for resources and requires specialized skills and knowledge in design and construction contracting, and institutional business practices.

This position requires significant experience developing methodologies that improve organizational effectiveness and capacity building, including the development, planning and implementation of business and administrative systems, procedures and practices. Development and oversight of computerized processing of purchasing, contracting and records storage and management systems, as well as, the departments IT and communications systems.

For the contracting and administrative services aspect of the position, experience with design and construction contracts, accounting, and document control is required.
 
Qualifications:              
• A four-year degree in business, finance, accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience from an accredited institution.
• Five to ten years of progressively responsible experience in business, financial and
administrative services, preferably in an environment involving planning, design and
construction in the public sector.
• Experience in a higher education administrative environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of sound business, accounting and financial management practices, including ability to critically analyze systemic disconnects in operational patterns.
• Skills in staff supervision, and organizational and business management.
• Understanding of design and construction processes and contracting.
• Ability to analyze and present financial data to facilitate improved performance by unit
managers.
• Knowledge of statistical and financial analysis, productivity, and quality-control tools and techniques.
• Skills in consultant contract negotiation and performance management.
• Ability to provide sound, professional, and consistent advice on organizational and business management issues, proposing new ways to link unit mission, vision, training, and performance management into a coherent and effective program.
• Leadership ability to generate and model a customer service orientation for the unit.
• Project management skills to develop, implement, and evaluate complex projects.
• Skills in collaborating, communicating, negotiating, and working with people of diverse
backgrounds to develop strong working relationships within and outside the department.
• Ability to creatively manage conflict to improve organizational performance.
• Analytical, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills in both human resource and
business practices.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must possess a valid California Drivers License.
• Hours of work are generally between 8am-5pm. Hours may be shifted to accommodate departmental needs.
 
To Apply: Click on the link below to use our new on-line application system.

If you do not have internet access you may mail your application, resume, and cover letter to: University of California, Merced, P. O. Box 2039, Merced CA 95344-0039. Please list the job number on the subject line.

Apply Online at http://jobs.ucmerced.edu/n/user/staff/application/instruct.jsf?positionId=1848
 
 The University of California Merced is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty, staff and students.

The University does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operation of its instruction, programs, services or activities, or in its hiring and employment practices. The university provides reasonable accommodation to facilitate the participation of individuals with legally protected disabilities.

Nadel Architects 10/21/08
Nadel Architects is an award winning firm offering comprehensive services ranging from Architectural Design, Master Planning and Feasibility Studies to complete Interior Design, Planning and Programming.  Industry studies consistently rank Nadel among the largest architectural firms nationwide, with over 200 professionals on staff, and offices in Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Ontario, Phoenix and Las Vegas.

Nadel’s Sacramento office is currently expanding and seeking qualified:
Commercial Division Director – Looking for a highly motivated local licensed Architect to join our Executive Management team and assist in the expansion of Nadel’s Commercial Division in Sacramento.  10 years Commercial / Healthcare and/or Senior Living experience.  LEED Certification a plus!

Please send resume w/ cover letter and salary requirements to:  sacjobs@nadelarc.com.
Nadel Architects offers a wide range of benefits including health dental and vision insurance, 401K, PTO, license preparation assistance, year end performance bonus, employee health and fitness membership discounts, and more….. 
For additional information, please visit our website at:  www.nadelarc.com!

• Full project management of small projects or portions of large projects with limited supervision
• Act as primary client contact for portion of project assigned
• Prepare schedules and budgets for projects managed
• Supervise producton work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Cooperate with design and construction administration team to insure correct project scope and documentation is maintained
• Perform construction administration duties as directed (See job description of Construction Administrator for duties and requirements)
• Routinely supervise production teams of three or four subordinate staff members.  Make work assignments and moniter progress of team members.  Coordinate and evaluate the work of the various team members.
• Supervise and coordinate consultant production activities
• Write technical specifications from in-house master specification system
• Perform or supervise cost estimating
• Accurately track and report time worked by job phases
• Research and resolve all production and code issues affecting assigned projects
• Research and create custom architectural details for assigned projects
• Train and mentor drafting staff
• Work with project team to insure all required project-related tasks are completed within deadlines and to the satisfaction of the client

• Four-year related degree/or equivalent experience
• Minimum of eight years drafting experience, 3 of which must be at Senior Drafter level
• Some Project Management experience in related field preferred

• Ability to perform duties and responsibilites of Production Coordinator position with high level of  proficiency
• Significantly advanced knowledge and understanding of CADD drafting
• Ability to visualize drawings in 3D and fully understand the physical properties of the building components represented by drawings
• Detailing.  Must be able to detail unique or complex assemblies of materials or systems as necessary to determine the constructability of conceptual design ideas.
• Ability to communicate graphically
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of access and life safety building codes
• Thorough knowldege and understanding of consultants' responsibilities and the interface and coordination of their portion of the work with the project
• Supervisory/Delegation skills proficiency
• Project Management skills proficiency

• Team Leader.  Must work effectively with a variety of people and personalities at all levels of the organization as well as external clients, consultants and other individuals to promote cooperation and teamwork.
• Collaborative Worker.  Must cooperate with design team as well as ANOVA Architects support services, such as quality review, estimating, etc., to facilitate cooperation and streamlined internal opperations
• Good Communicator.  Must be able to succinctly present complex ideas and persuasively support recommended course of action.
• Service Oriented.  Must work to meet the clients needs and negotiate resolution of issues
• Organized.  Must be able to handle multiple assignments and coordinate  work of others to successfully complete assignments
• Flexible.  Must be willing and able to work extra hours as needed to meet deadlines and complete projects
• Problem Solver.  Must be able to identify issues and/or concerns with projects and assignments and determine successful resolution
• Motivator.  Must be able to delegate assignments and insure successful  timely completion by others
• Mentor. Must be able to train and develop employees

• Must be able to lift, move and carry construction documents which can weigh up to 25 pound
• Must transport and deliver documents and materials to clients, consultants, agencies and other locations.  Requires own means of transportation.
• Requires detailed work at a computer terminal for prolonged periods of time.
• General office environment with minimal exposure to some fumes from printing cartridges or photocopy materials.  May be  exposed to loud noise or vibration when necessary to visit construction sites .