Senior Director, Design and Construction – Facilities Administration

Duquesne University•Pittsburgh, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director reports to the Associate Vice President and Chief Facilities Officer of Facilities Management and provides leadership to a department of skilled professionals overseeing and coordinating all activities related to new and proposed construction and renovation projects at the University. Work involves planning, overseeing and coordinating the work of Project Managers (3), CAD Designer (1), outside Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Facilities Management Supervisors and other University personnel engaged in construction projects on campus. Work is reviewed for program effectiveness and overall results through conferences and reports.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited educational institution and 5-8 years of work-related experience.
Valid PA Driver’s license in good standing.
Thorough knowledge of the methods, practices, and techniques of renovation and general construction work, computer and CAD skills a plus.
Thorough knowledge of the occupational safety and health regulations related to building construction. Coordinate construction activities with DU Department of Environmental, Health and Safety.
Ability to maintain liaison with architects, engineers and contractors.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with University personnel, contractors and City and State agencies in order to coordinate, manage and complete major capital improvement and construction projects properly.
Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, schedule, and direct the work of others.
Strong ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; the ability to respond promptly and effectively to requests and concerns is a priority.
Ability to conduct job-planning meetings with architects, engineers, contractors and University personnel.
Ability to demonstrate good judgment, confidence, dependability and thoroughness in carrying out assigned responsibilities.
Ability to develop and maintain capital project budgets, cash flow projections, and schedules.
Ability to prepare cost estimates of proposed maintenance, renovation, and construction projects.
Ability to read and interpret all types of engineering drawings and specifications.
Knowledge of computer software packages to complete assignments (software may include word processing, spreadsheet and database applications); ability to learn and use other programs to complete new requirements; knowledge of, or ability to learn, computer-aided design software packages.
Sensitivity to the need of each individual to be treated with dignity and respect as it relates to diversity in general and the Mission of the University specifically.
Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and influence others.
Demonstrated commitment the ability to interact successfully with a variety of constituents within and outside the campus community.
Strong commitment to customer service.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.
Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, civil, or related engineering from an accredited educational institution and 5-10 years of work- related experience.
Alternatively, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions.
Completion of the Foundations of Successful Leadership Program within first year of employment.

Responsibilities

Prepares capital budget for each fiscal year and develops Master Plan for multi-year capital budget forecast.
Reviews facilities improvements project requests submitted by all departments and develops a priority list for review with the Associate Vice President and Chief Facilities Officer of Facilities Management and the Department of Budget and Planning.
Develops and maintains capital project budgets, cash flow projections, and schedules.
Prepares cost estimates of proposed maintenance, renovation, and construction projects.
Supervises the department’s skilled professionals (project managers = 4), assigns projects, approves purchase order requisitions and performs annual performance appraisals of administrative and support staff.
Coordinates the activities of construction personnel, Facilities Management personnel and Public Safety personnel to insure minimum disruption of academic and related operations.
Coordinates and plans construction and renovation project activities to minimize parking problems and other impacts to campus activities.
Coordinates construction and renovation projects to maintain safe conditions for University students and personnel.
Assists in soliciting bids for new construction or renovation projects.
Maintains liaison with the architects, engineers and contractors engaged in the planning, construction and initial start-up operations of new or renovated facilities.
Inspects construction work of all projects for workmanship, proper materials, conformance to plans and specifications and conformance to completion of schedules and project budget.
Conducts and attends job meetings on all projects for which responsible.
Provides periodic reports to the Associate Vice President and Chief Facilities Officer of Facilities Management on the progress of all projects.
Develop relations and collaborate with Department of City Planning, Mobility and Infrastructure and Permits, Licenses and Inspections, Public Works and the Pittsburgh Bureau of fire.
Provide all required documentation as required for pursuant of Federal, State, Local and Donor Grants. Meet with Registered Community Organizations and request letters of supports for major projects.
Perform confidential studies as directed by the Associate Vice President and Chief Facilities Officer of Facilities Management and the Department of Budget and Planning.
This position requires travel.
Guides work of others who perform the same work. May organize, set priorities, schedule and review work, but has no responsibility to hire, terminate, reviewing performance or make pay decisions.
Supervises work of others, including planning, assigning and scheduling work, reviewing work and ensuring quality standards, training staff and overseeing their productivity. May offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments, but does not have responsibility for making these decisions.
Supervises work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing work, ensuring quality standards. Is responsible for hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff. Plans organizational structure and job content.
Completes other duties as assigned.