POSITION SUMMARY

The Buck Institute is looking for a Projects Manager to plan and oversee projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget.  Reporting to the Director of Facilities and Operations, the Projects Manager will plan and designate project resources, prepare budgets, monitor progress, and inform respective parties throughout the project.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Salary range: $75,000 - $105,000, commensurate with experience
• Generous benefits package including health insurance, paid parental leave, childcare assistance, generous holiday/vacation/sick leave, and 401(k) with 5% employer match

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advise Director of Facilities and Operations with planning, coordinating, supervising, and completing the technical aspects of construction projects.
• Determine and define project scope and objectives.
• Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources effectively.
• Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements.
• Monitor project budgets to identify potential financial overruns and variances, making appropriate recommendations to alleviate financial implications.
• Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan.
• Consistently update various parties regarding project strategy, adjustments, and progress.
• Participate in vendor/contractor selection including defining the terms of contract agreements.
• Monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with applicable specifications and work is completed satisfactorily. Monitor progress and adjust as needed.
• Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement.
• Participate in new hire interviews and quarterly reviews.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Construction, Engineering, Industrial Design, Project Management, or related field
• 3+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and education in a facilities or construction related field which includes project management (i.e., planning, resource management, scheduling, and quality assurance)
• CCM or PMP preferred
• Outstanding communications skills to accommodate a wide range of personnel
• Ability to lead project teams
• Basic budget and financial planning skills

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About Buck Institute for Research on Aging

Our success will ultimately change healthcare. At the Buck, we aim to end the threat of age-related diseases for this and future generations by bringing together the most capable and passionate scientists from a broad range of disciplines to identify and impede the ways in which we age. We are an independent, nonprofit institution located in Marin County, CA, with the goal of increasing human healthspan, or the healthy years of life. Globally recognized as the pioneer and leader in efforts to target aging—the number one risk factor for diseases including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, cancer, macular degeneration, heart disease, and diabetes—the Buck seeks to help people live better longer. We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an atmosphere where diversity of identity, experience, and background are welcomed, valued, and supported. Candidates who contribute to this diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

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