Director of Design & Construction

NCAT • Greensboro, NC

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About The Position

The Director of Design and Construction is responsible for conducting facilities planning and directing capital construction activities at the university. This position is responsible for: (1) work with campus leadership as it relates to planning for new construction, renovations, space occupancy, inventory, and utilization; (2) the development of proposals detailing new construction plans; (3) the modification or improvement of existing facilities; (4) the coordination of selection of architects and consultants to perform designs for construction projects; and (5) for serving as liaison and overseer of construction contractors to ensure adherence to design and construction requirements. Further, the incumbent will coordinate these projects with university units, the State Construction Office, the N.C. Department of Insurance, local and state approval agencies, and other offices. The incumbent will also be responsible for project cost estimating and budget control.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering, Architecture or related field is required.
• At least seven years of leadership experience in facility management and/or construction management role.
• Knowledge of facility management and/or auxiliary services principles and practices.
• Knowledge of construction rules and regulations for compliance.
• Knowledge of RFP and bidding process, contractual terms and conditions.
• Knowledge and understanding of college operations.
• Proficiency with office software and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conducting facilities planning
• Directing capital construction activities
• Work with campus leadership as it relates to planning for new construction, renovations, space occupancy, inventory, and utilization
• Development of proposals detailing new construction plans
• Modification or improvement of existing facilities
• Coordination of selection of architects and consultants to perform designs for construction projects
• Serving as liaison and overseer of construction contractors to ensure adherence to design and construction requirements
• Coordinate these projects with university units, the State Construction Office, the N.C. Department of Insurance, local and state approval agencies, and other offices
• Project cost estimating and budget control

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees