Assistant Director of Capital Projects

The University of Texas at Arlington Portal•Arlington, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Capital Projects will provide professional leadership in project management for capital projects through all phases, including pre-planning, programming, design, construction, close-out, and warranty. This role ensures projects remain within budget and schedule and meet the Owner’s Project Requirements, campus standards, end-user needs, and contract documents. This position will be responsible for the supervision of a team of professionals (2+). The project portfolio consists of 3 to 5 active, complex higher education projects, each with budgets ranging from $10 million to over $100 million. This role involves collaborating with faculty, staff, executives, and administrators across various colleges and departments, as well as engaging with project representatives, professional consultants, contractors, vendors, and other relevant parties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering (electrical, mechanical, structural, civil)
Ten (10) years of experience
Minimum of five (5) years dedicated to project management
Experience with projects exceeding $60 million
Must have and maintain a Texas Class “C” Operator’s Driver’s License
Three (3) years of acceptable driving history
Ability to drive a UTA vehicle

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Licensed architect or engineer (electrical, mechanical, structural, or civil)
Fifteen (15) years of experience
Minimum of ten (10) years dedicated to project management
Experience with higher education projects exceeding $100 million

Responsibilities

Facilitate the development of the RFQ / RFP and vendor selection.
Coordinate programming and design meetings with the project team and UTA stakeholders.
Manage the design team and contractor, ensuring adherence to contracts.
Prepare documents for the Capital Improvement Plan, Board of Regents, and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Facilitate the review of design and construction contracts, technical service contracts, Guaranteed Maximum Price submittments, bid documents, etc.
Responsible for adherence to the project budget.
Responsible for adherence to the project schedule.
Manage stakeholder interests.
Facilitate document review, including submittals and shop drawings.
Coordinate third-party procurement, including furniture, A/V, and other project-specific Owner Furnished items.
Manage close-out and warranty period.
Facilitate preliminary cost per gross square foot estimates to determine Total Project Costs.
Facilitate the development of building space requirements with stakeholders.
Facilitate the preparation of UT System requirements to initiate a new project.
Prepare and present executive-level presentations.
Assist with in-house projects as other duties allow.
Remain up to date with codes and regulations relevant to design and construction, as well as any specific requirements for the building type.
Performs other duties assigned.