Director, Planning Design and Construction

Responsibilities

• Serves as the University’s primary representative in all phases of capital improvement projects for the Academic, Medical Center, or Ambulatory Campus(es).
• Oversees and manages strategic planning, lease administration, resource allocation, practice acquisitions, and project management to support the goals and objectives of stakeholders and senior administration.
• Ensures sound stewardship of the University's strategic plan, resources, and compliance with University and regulatory requirements to deliver fully operational buildings and space to required performance specifications.
• Collaborates with University Leadership Capital Committee, Real Estate Services, Facilities, and Space Planning on capital development process for major, complex projects.
• Provides direct oversight of an annual project portfolio of $100M - $250M.
• Assesses project risks, mentors staff, and provides portfolio oversight to leadership.
• Assigns staff resources, assembles project teams on special assignment, manages design consultant(s), planning, assessment, programming, estimating, design, bid, construction administration, budget, and schedule maintenance, commissioning, safety, and quality control.
• Plays a key role in determining and communicating objectives, as well as long-range programs and planning.
• Actively participates in the capital budgeting process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, or related discipline required.
• 10 years of progressive experience required or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated abilities in risk management, staff supervision, mentoring, organizational development, and strategic thinking preferred.

Skills

• Strategic thinking
• Risk management
• Staff supervision
• Mentoring
• Organizational development

Benefits

• Compliance with local, county, and state building codes, federal regulations, and construction safety practices (e.g., OSHA standards).
• Ensuring adherence to the University's internal policies and procedures governing all aspects of construction projects, including consultant selection, design/construction contract awards, bidding processes, and project closeout.
• Ensuring project teams are in compliance with environmental laws, including hazardous waste disposal, erosion control, stormwater management, and management of regulated building materials (i.e. asbestos).
• Keeping current on and ensuring adherence to other relevant statutes and regulations impacting construction in higher education and health care settings, such as those related to historic preservation, zoning.
• Integrating sustainability and energy efficiency principles into project delivery, ensuring compliance with accessibility requirements mandated by regulations such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Pay

• $162,200.00 - $243,400.00

Schedule

• Mon - Fri 8-5pm