Assoc. VP, Construction Project Delivery

University of Miami•Miami, FL

About The Position

This role develops and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, contractors, vendors, and regulatory bodies. It facilitates regular communication and collaboration between stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives and expectations, and addresses stakeholder concerns promptly and implements effective solutions to enhance project success and stakeholder satisfaction. The position oversees the entire project life cycle, from initiation to completion, ensuring seamless integration of all project phases. It coordinates with cross-functional teams to establish project goals, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. The role implements best practices and methodologies to optimize project workflows, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement throughout the project life cycle. It defines and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess project performance and Objectives & Key Results (OKRs) to drive accountability within the project team. It establishes clear performance metrics and targets, ensuring timely completion of projects within budget and quality standards. The position leads regular project reviews and status updates, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions to achieve key results. It provides leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the project management team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. The role develops and implements training programs and professional development initiatives to enhance team capabilities and expertise in construction project management. It collaborates with senior leadership to develop and execute strategic plans and initiatives to drive growth, profitability, and operational excellence in construction project management. The position identifies emerging trends, technologies, and opportunities in the construction industry, recommending innovative solutions and strategies to maintain a competitive edge. It ensures internal control oversight and compliance with laws and regulations, safeguarding of assets, compliance with University policies and procedures, reliability of internal and external reporting, and efficiency and effectiveness of operations. This includes creating an effective control environment, conducting risk assessment, and implementing and monitoring controls. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience required
Strategic Leadership: Commitment to the University's core values, mission and vision. Understands the strategic vision and major initiatives to lead and influence across departments to achieve goals and drive strategic initiatives.
Operational Transformation: Ability to drive operational efficiency.
Change Leadership: Ability to lead organizational change initiatives, fostering a culture of innovation and adaptability.
Financial Stewardship: Ensures fiscal responsibility, and optimization of financial performance.
Stakeholder Engagement: Engaging and communicating with key stakeholders, building strategic partnerships, and enhancing the university's reputation.
Innovation: Drives innovation by encouraging/implementing innovative solutions and driving continuous improvement.
Communication: Ability to influence others, articulate strategic vision, and ensure clear and persuasive communication.

Nice To Haves

Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, contractors, vendors, and regulatory bodies.
Facilitates regular communication and collaboration between stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives and expectations.
Addresses stakeholder concerns promptly and implements effective solutions to enhance project success and stakeholder satisfaction.
Oversees the entire project life cycle, from initiation to completion, ensuring seamless integration of all project phases.
Coordinates with cross-functional teams to establish project goals, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
Implements best practices and methodologies to optimize project workflows, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement throughout the project life cycle.
Defines and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess project performance and Objectives & Key Results (OKRs) to drive accountability within the project team.
Establishes clear performance metrics and targets, ensuring timely completion of projects within budget and quality standards.
Leads regular project reviews and status updates, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions to achieve key results.
Provides leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the project management team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
Develops and implements training programs and professional development initiatives to enhance team capabilities and expertise in construction project management.
Collaborates with senior leadership to develop and execute strategic plans and initiatives to drive growth, profitability, and operational excellence in construction project management.
Identifies emerging trends, technologies, and opportunities in the construction industry, recommending innovative solutions and strategies to maintain a competitive edge.
Ensures internal control oversight and compliance with laws and regulations, safeguarding of assets, compliance with University policies and procedures, reliability of internal and external reporting, and efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
Creates an effective control environment, conducts risk assessment, implements and monitors controls.