Director Of Design & Construction

Stevens Institute of Technology•Hoboken, NJ

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Facilities and Campus Operations provides planning and design, construction, maintenance and campus operations services in support of the university’s mission and strategic goals while employing the latest sustainable technologies. Key services include building repair and maintenance, grounds and landscaping, space planning and custodial services. In addition, the division directly supervises all significant capital design and construction activity on campus. The division is also charged with continuing Stevens’ commitment to sustainability. Stevens currently meets 100% of its annual electricity demand through alternative and efficient energy sources. These initiatives ensure long-term stability of energy costs and reduces the university’s environmental impact. Stevens is a member of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education for 14 years and currently holds a Gold STARS rating. The Office of Design and Construction provides project management services for capital improvement projects, including new construction and renovation projects, on and around campus. Renovation projects include improvements to classrooms, offices, laboratories, athletics facilities, student housing, site improvements and student services as well as updates to the infrastructure to keep our campus and its buildings operational. Its most recent new construction project is a 397,000 sf University Center Complex and is presently in the final stages of completing the design of a new 238,000 academic and residential building.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS), in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management
10+ years of work experience in project management required, at least 3 years of which should include management of multiple and/or highly complex projects
3+ years of managerial experience required (directly supervising one or more staff on multiple projects)
3+ years of experience in the construction management field.
Experience working on at least two sides of the business (i.e., consultant, construction manager, owner, owner rep, architect, engineer or contractor) is required.
Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite and presentation skills to present to SIT leadership, internal and external organizations.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Business, Planning & Design, Construction Management, Engineering or Architecture a plus
Experience in related fields preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee projects from planning & design through construction, inspections, move-in and closeout.
Supervise the work of Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers and Project Coordinators.
Coordinate closely with the Director of Planning & Design and the Assistant Vice President for Facilities & Campus Operations.
Act as the primary point of authority and accountability for all capital projects assigned to the department.
Guide the Design & Construction Department in project management and conflict resolution.
Build, lead, and manage a project team.
Create a project plan, including project definition, scope and budgets.
Solicit and synthesize input from end-users, departmental leadership, facilities staff, consultants and other key stakeholders.
Track the schedules and budgets for all projects in Design & Construction.
Enforce and improve protocols to maintain consistency, compliance and efficiency to ensure capital projects are done in accordance with all audit requirements and critical dates and budgets are adhered to.
Prepare for regular Project Management meetings as well as all inter-divisional meetings such as the Capital Budget Working Group, the Capital Planning Weekly Team Meeting, the Monthly Facilities Contract Review Meeting, and the Design & Construction portion of the FY Objectives meeting.
Lead Design & Construction Department meetings to track and report on all project schedules, budgets, and status.
Provide leadership to department to create and maintain an efficient, effective, consistent level of service to the Stevens community end users.
Infuse the use of Artificial Intelligence in the department and other departments in the division, with the goal of reducing making repetitive and time-consuming tasks more efficient, saving time and money.
Be the primary point of contact with all SIT divisional leadership to understand and respond to capital needs.
Participate in and assist as required in project team meetings with SIT in-house personnel to schedule work and coordinate shutdowns, tie-ins and contractor access.
Participate in and assist as required in cost control activities by seeking the most effective method of delivering services.
Review documents for compliance with SIT standards (as well as assist in creating standards), and existing site conditions.
Ensure that projects comply with all applicable guidelines, codes and standards (FGI, NFPA, NJ and local Building Codes, ADA, etc.).
Effectively communicate construction impacts and work collaboratively with SIT leadership and staff to mitigate impacts to ongoing operations.
Perform periodic construction site walk-throughs and inspections with project management staff to help ensure safety and prompt correction of deficiencies to instill a culture of cleanliness and safety on all projects.
Maintain interface with client and internal business units, ensuring compliance with project performance goals, including quantitative cost and schedule targets, and achievement of SIT quality standards.
Mentor and ensure a consistent product delivery to the Stevens community regardless of the Design & Construction staff member assigned to the project.
Develop/enhance/improve procedures to move toward and maintain a best-in-class Design & Construction Department.
Interfacing with leadership and end-users to define project requirements and establish project work plan and deadlines.
Make effective and persuasive presentations to SIT leadership and staff and/or public audiences.
Manage the RFP and competitive bid process and participate in selection of design teams.
Manage the design development process, ensuring consultant teams and internal partners deliver designs that are responsive to the program, and meet established schedule and budget targets.
Apply analytical skills to the bid leveling process.
Represent SIT with architects, vendors, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
Oversee consultants and contractors.
Develop and maintain successful user relations to ensure smooth integration and delivery of projects.
Identify defects in quality of construction during site walk-throughs.
Comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex business documents.
Set aggressive but achievable deadlines and be accountable for meeting them.
Perform periodic inspections of job site conditions and project progress, which might include climbing stairs and ladders to access areas throughout on-site and off-site properties, accessing roofs, mechanical equipment rooms and electrical rooms.