Title: Project Manager, Facility Planning
Pay Rate Range: $65/hr (DOE)
Employment Type: Contract
Estimated End Date: April 30, 2026
Schedule: Full-time, Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Location: Stanford, CA 94305 (Onsite)
Job Code: 1456539

Tekberry is looking for a highly qualified and motivated Project Manager, Facility Planning to work onsite with our client, a world-class research and academic institution. In this role, you will oversee technical and operational aspects of facility projects within the Residential and Dining Enterprises (R&DE) division, supporting life safety systems testing, maintenance, and compliance. This position requires a detail-oriented project manager with strong technical acumen, communication skills, and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders to ensure project success.

As a W2 employee, you will have access to health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Responsibilities

Project Management & Technical Oversight (50%)

• Manage assigned facility projects from initiation through completion, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and quality requirements.

• Oversee technical activities related to life safety systems, including testing and inspection of smoke detectors, exit signs, inverters, and emergency lighting.

• Coordinate third-party contractors performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and urgent repairs.

• Maintain documentation for inspection results, maintenance logs, and service reports in compliance with regulatory standards.

Facility Coordination & Compliance (30%)

• Maintain an inventory (attic stock) of critical life safety components to ensure operational readiness.

• Partner with building managers and vendors to coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and testing activities.

• Support regulatory compliance by ensuring all work adheres to local codes, university standards, and safety procedures.

• Contribute to communication and change management processes related to facility projects.

Reporting & Documentation (20%)

• Prepare project documentation, reports, and status updates for management.

• Track progress, resource allocation, and costs associated with multiple simultaneous projects.

• Provide recommendations for system improvements and cost-effective maintenance practices.

• Support overall program alignment with R&DE strategic objectives and operational goals.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related technical field.

• 7 10 years of relevant experience in facility planning, construction management, or technical project coordination.

• Demonstrated project management skills, including scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder coordination.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface across multiple organizational levels.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) and database management.

• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and regulatory codes.

• Valid California Class C Driver's License required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing life safety, electrical, or mechanical systems within institutional or commercial facilities.

• Familiarity with Stanford University systems, processes, and compliance standards.

• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in facilities, operations, and safety.

• Experience supervising contractors and coordinating multiple projects concurrently.

Work Environment: Onsite role; may involve working in laboratories, mechanical rooms, or outdoor environments. Must be comfortable with occasional ladder use, confined spaces, or elevated work (roofs up to 10 ft).

Tekberry offers a $100 referral bonus for referrals resulting in successful placements!

Tekberry, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected categories under applicable laws.

Tekberry, Inc. is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).

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