Director of Facility Planning, Engineering and Construction
About The Position
The Director of Facility Planning, Engineering and Construction reports directly to the Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration. The Division of Finance and Administration includes the departments of Facilities Planning and Construction, Financial Operations, Financial Planning and Budget, Facility Services, Information Technology, Human Resources, University Police and Parking Services, Office of Sustainability, Risk Management / Environmental Health and Safety. The Director of Facility Planning, Engineering and Design is responsible for all design and construction projects at University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. The position leads a team of campus planners, project managers, and designers. The department is ultimately responsible for coordinating the implementation of the capital projects and the overall management of physical space in coordination with the expressed needs of academic programs and other relevant areas. This position works closely with units across campus to deliver projects which meet the needs of campus stakeholders. The Director will ensure that all planning, design and construction projects are completed on time and on budget to support the campus mission and initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field, from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum 5 years of experience related to project oversight, surveying, or construction management.
- Demonstrated experience leading, and working collaboratively with, a wide range of teams.
- Experience working with various constituents related to projects and communicating with a variety of audiences.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or related areas from an accredited college or university.
- Experience in budgeting and financial management
- Experience with sustainability and/or energy management.
Responsibilities
- Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised unit operational and design policies, procedures and guidelines based on project plan and development
- Develops, directs, and implements architectural and engineering project strategies and execution plans
- Serves as the unit liaison to internal stakeholder groups providing organizational information to align project objectives with overall strategic plans and initiatives
- Develops and audits the unit budget and reporting documentation
- Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
Benefits
- Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
