Job Details

Overview

ABOUT STANFORD UNIVERSITY AND RESIDENTIAL & DINING ENTERPRISES: Stanford University, located between San Francisco and San Jose in California's Silicon Valley, is one of the world's leading teaching and research universities. Since its opening in 1891, Stanford has been dedicated to finding solutions to big challenges and to preparing students for leadership in a complex world.

Residential & Dining Enterprises (R&D E), the largest auxiliary organization at Stanford University, supports the academic mission by providing high-quality services to students and other members of the university community. The department has an annual operating budget of over $350M, operates 24/7/365, and oversees a $3B asset portfolio across a 7 million sq. ft. physical plant. In autumn quarter of the 2021-22 academic year, R&D E will return to providing housing for over 13,000 students and dependents, serving meals at 17 dining halls, 12 retail locations, and operating athletic concessions and conference operations. R&D E comprises 900 FTE staff in divisions including Student Housing Operations, Stanford Dining, Stanford Hospitality & Auxiliaries, Stanford Conferences, Maintenance Operations and Capital Projects, and a team of strategic business partners in Finance & Administration, Information Technology, Human Resources, and Strategic Communications.

“Students (Customers) First” is the mantra of R&D E and our strategic goals reflect our commitment to delivering quality and excellence to our constituents every day. In R&D E, “Excellence is defined by aligning our strategic goals and performance with our vision.”

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

For assistant director elements of this role: assist the Senior Associate Director for Project Delivery in overseeing projects, supporting multiple staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations, while participating in planning, budgeting, and contract negotiations. Will act as backup for the Senior Associate Director when they are away.

For senior project manager elements of this role: manage large and complex projects with high performance risk, driving projects to completion. Manage multiple projects of various sizes and complexities simultaneously. Directly supervise a project team consisting of a project manager and a project engineer. Work is typically comprised of 80% time toward project leadership and 20% as a technical contributor.

Core Duties

• Perform the full range of project management lifecycle: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing. Independently lead and direct projects requiring high levels of functional integration and cross-disciplinary management.
• Direct development of an action plan and estimate resource requirements, including management, labor, materials, and time to complete the project.
• Facilitate discussions and negotiations to drive consensus on recommendations.
• Develop and help execute a comprehensive change management strategy and communication plan relative to project scope and stakeholders; orchestrate and lead change management methodologies underlying project success.
• These elements delineate project management at this level: charter origination or scope identification and shaping scope definition; managing multiple disciplines and stakeholders across university-wide impact; risk management, control and reporting on risk for more complex projects; university relationships primarily at the senior associate/administrative dean, faculty and directors level; single project budget/scope accountability up to $10M; cumulative accountability over $10M.

Other duties may also be assigned

Minimum Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and five years of related experience managing projects with size/complexity and moderate performance risk, including project planning, scheduling, tracking, and budgeting, or a 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 the 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 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 up to 20 pounds.
• Rarely kneel, crawl, climb ladders, reach/work above shoulder, grasp forcefully, carry, push, and pull objects up to 40 pounds or more.
• Valid non-commercial California Driver's license.
• Auditory acuity to hear horns and bells.
• Visual acuity to determine colors for finishes.
• Ability to climb scaffolding, ladders, stairs, etc.

Reasonable accommodation will be provided to any employee with a disability as required by law.

Working Conditions

• May work in active laboratories or outdoor environments.
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures, 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 a vehicle day and night.
• Must wear personal protective equipment as required by job assignments and dress for clean rooms.
• May work extended hours, evenings and weekends.

Work Standards

• Comply with California Vehicle Code and Stanford driving requirements when conducting university business.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills in collaborating with Stanford colleagues, clients, and external organizations.
• Promote a culture of safety and responsibility; communicate safety concerns and practice safe behaviors.
• Comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including those in the Administrative Guide.

The expected pay range for this position is $175K-185K per annum.

Stanford provides pay ranges as a good faith estimate of compensation. The final offer will reflect factors such as scope, qualifications, budget availability, internal equity, location, and external market pay for similar roles.

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 has revolutionized the way we live and enriches the world. Our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff are driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and perks include:

• Freedom to grow: career development programs, tuition reimbursement, course auditing, TED Talks, film screenings, or talks by renowned authors or global leaders.
• A caring culture: superb retirement plans, generous time off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you: access to fitness facilities and comprehensive health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun: access to historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources: 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 a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Duties may vary by department or program needs. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the university provides reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability. 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.