Team Lead, Management

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Job Summary:

As a member of the project management team in the Facilities Planning, Design and Construction Department, the Team Lead reports to the Executive Director of Planning, Design & Construction. The Team Lead s primary responsibility is to manage a project management team who is managing capital improvement projects, annual laboratory renovations, and office renewal projects within the Caltech complex. The Team Lead (TL) position manages client engagement and communication strategies for a specified set of divisions and departments on campus.

This position leads a team to deliver projects on budget, on schedule, and in alignment with client and Institute leadership s goals. The role involves training, team building, conflict resolution, and mentorship of their group. The Team Lead s project management team works on complex projects for various Divisions and Departments that requires thorough knowledge of project management best practices from project inception through project close-out.

Responsibilities include managing Project Coordinators, Associate Project Managers, Project Managers, and/or Senior Project Managers as assigned.

Essential Job Duties

• Training, mentoring, team building, managing workflows, communicating complex information clearly and concisely while also inspiring the team with their confidence and enthusiasm.
• Fostering collaboration within the group and between departments and stakeholders for optimal outcomes.
• Excelling in conflict resolution to solve issues and keep team members empowered.
• Conducting comprehensive research on project needs, advising the team and customers on complex project plans, and overseeing design and construction of multiple projects; preparing budgets, schedules, and status reports.
• Managing the development and negotiation of construction contracts, managing the bidding process, reviewing contract language, making team selections, documentation, reviewing invoices, change orders, commissioning, and project close-out.
• Maintaining close working relationships with management, Institute clients and outside professionals.
• Presenting projects for approval to Institute management and providing oversight on all projects within the portfolio, with cross-collaboration campus-wide.

• BA/BS degree, preferably in engineering, construction management, architecture, or related discipline.
• Minimum eight years  work experience in project management or construction management of new building and/or renovation projects.
• LEED AP or LEED GA certification or the ability to obtain one within 12 months of employment.
• Project Management Professional certification, Certified Construction Management certification, MBA, or related training and experience.
• Complete OSHA 10-hour Construction Training within six months of employment and refresher training every four years.
• Strong conflict resolution skills.
• Experience in mentorship and team building.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with all levels of management and other professionals on complex and sensitive issues.
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and Project.
• Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs., walk half a mile unaided, climb ladders and stairs, and enter and leave excavations for observing and planning work.
• Recent construction or construction management experience.
• Educational or research laboratory project experience.
• Large and small project experience.

• Institutional or Higher Education project experience.
• Ground up construction experience.
• State of California licensed professional.
• Project management systems expertise.

• Resume.

$158,600 - $193,500 Per Year

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time.

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