Director of Construction

About the role

The Director of Construction is a full-time academic professional responsible for managing construction projects from initial planning and design through bidding, construction, and warranty phases. This role also involves setting and evaluating campus and University standards for project planning, design, and delivery methods. This role also leads real property condition assessments, utilization, and function.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and establish campus and University standards for project definition, planning, and design.
• Aid user groups in identifying renovation needs and writing scope of work and program statements.
• Determine feasibility and scope of remodeling projects.
• Coordinate building project conceptualization and feasibility studies with professionals and administrators.
• Aid in preparation and implementation of Facilities & Services (F&S) policies and procedures related to project definition and planning.
• Develop project budgets and construction estimates for capital improvement projects.
• Reconcile and compile project budgets with input from all pertinent parties.
• Track funds expended and oversee funding for all projects, in conjunction with Business & Financial Operations.
• Work closely with shared administrative staff to ensure financial accuracy and accountability.
• Review and respond to planning, design, and construction documents throughout all phases.
• Provide critical review of construction plans developed by outsourced architects and engineers.
• Coverage of construction site inspections.
• Coordinate efforts of in-house Operations and Maintenance (O&M) construction staff.
• Determine substantial completion of projects and gain team concurrence.
• Ensure project delivery includes punch list items, guarantees, warranties, release of liens, final payments, occupancy, record documents, and O&M manuals.
• Act as liaison for user-requested change orders during construction.
• Help users understand design drawings and successfully occupy new spaces.
• Coordinate working relationships with peers and other University personnel.
• Help project team members communicate effectively.
• Manage the Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) process for selecting architects, engineers, and consultants.
• Aid in preparing scopes of professional services required for each project.
• Act as liaison with the University Offices of Capital Programs and Real Estate Services (UOCP&RES) and the Capital Development Board.
• Maintain accurate records of real property including building plans, utilization, occupancy, and utility locations.
• Identify underutilized space and propose alternatives to improve efficiency, cost, and environmental footprint.
• Prepare space usage reports and assist in coordinating space utilization across campus.
• Oversee Steam & Power Plant employees and operations.
• Cook up building system maintenance, repair, and replacement.

Qualifications

• At least one of the following: Bachelor's degree in architecture, mechanical or electrical engineering, construction management, or similar OR Minimum of 15 years of progressive relative industry experience (including but not limited to construction services, steam and power plant operations, civil/structural engineering).
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in project management for facilities planning and/or development.
• Minimum of 5 years in leadership role overseeing professionals in the industry of construction, civil/structural engineering, architecture, or similar.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineers or Architects license.
• History of managing numerous projects simultaneously with success.
• Supervisory experience in the construction/facilities field.
• Prominent track record of successful problem and claim resolution throughout a project.
• Working knowledge of computer-aided design and facilities management systems software.