Project Management Specialist

Job Description

Project Management Specialist – Facilities/Construction | Stanford University

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Stanford University’s SLAC Project Management Office, located in Menlo Park, CA. SLAC is a U.S. Department of Energy laboratory operated by Stanford University. This position is crucial for supporting SLAC Infrastructure Projects by coordinating technical activities and planning and executing small to minor projects, ensuring the smooth operation and development of the lab’s facilities.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Location: In-person, Menlo Park, CA
• Team: SLAC Project Management Office, reporting to the Design and Construction Services Manager.
• Mission: Coordinate technical activities and manage the planning and execution of small minor facilities and construction projects for SLAC Infrastructure.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Management: Manage small minor projects (less than $1M) or significant tasks within larger projects from initiation through completion.
• Technical Coordination: Coordinate all technical activities on assigned projects and provide technical support based on project requirements (e.g., engineering, quality, scheduling).
• Planning & Strategy: Review project plans and proposals, develop project objectives, and define project phases, timeframes, and sequencing.
• Financial & Scope Oversight: Review, evaluate, approve, and monitor cost, schedule, and technical scope baselines for projects.
• Documentation & Communication: Ensure the preparation of all required project documentation and contribute to communication and change management elements for projects.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience: A minimum of two years of relevant project management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Skills: Polished written and oral communication skills for diverse audiences, proven ability to contribute productively to cross-functional teams, depth of knowledge in a relevant technical discipline/domain, and demonstrated project management ability encompassing integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement components.
• Bonus: Must possess and maintain a valid California non-commercial Class C Driver’s License and comply with Stanford University driving requirements when conducting university business.