Senior Director, Design and Construction Services

Wayne State University-posted 4 months ago
Full-time • Senior
Detroit, MI
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Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Senior Director, Design and Construction Services at its Detroit campus location. Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

  • Plan, establish and implement sound organizational and procedural plans for design and construction services.
  • Lead, direct and develop the management team and staff of engineers, architects, and support personnel providing architectural, engineering and construction services.
  • Establish and lead teams of customers, architect-engineer and construction firms, consultants, and City and State officials to determine requirements and develop facilities strategies.
  • Direct the design, contracting and execution of new construction, renovation and major maintenance projects.
  • Select, develop, and supervise a quality-focused team of in-house and out-sourced design and construction professionals.
  • Manage individual performance to optimize contribution to unit objectives and university operations.
  • Direct operations to accomplish required work within the customer's budget.
  • Monitor expenditures for labor and contracts to ensure best value for the customer.
  • Evaluate needs for contracted labor and services; manage in-house and contract Project Managers.
  • Continuously improve the quality of services provided by motivating and empowering employees.
  • Lead and serve on departmental and University-wide committees to establish and define the strategic direction of facilities.
  • Responsible for all construction, field operations, and an in-house self-performing construction trades crew.
  • Work closely with various departments to sustain comprehensive programs and projects.
  • Meet regularly with customers to establish requirements and develop construction programs.
  • Conduct investigations and analyses of all service related incidents.
  • Coordinate the activities of other Facilities Planning and Management service units.
  • Develop and update design and construction standards in conjunction with Plant Operations and Maintenance.
  • Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Engineering or Architecture or related field from an accredited institution.
  • Advanced degree preferred.
  • Licensure as a professional engineer or architect in the State of Michigan preferred.
  • 7+ years of significant professional experience in managing the design and construction of complex buildings.
  • Experience managing similar operations for research intensive institutions of higher education, health care, pharmaceutical production or manufacturing preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate goal oriented outcomes.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
  • Ability to define work requirements and standards, direct workforce and contractors.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Considerable financial management experience in the development, monitoring and controlling of annual operating budgets.
  • Working knowledge of building automation systems and CAD.
  • Regular Employee
  • Full Time
  • Annual Salary
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