Title: Director, Capital Planning & Construction Agency: Finance & Administration-20 Location: Radford FLSA: Exempt/ Not eligible for overtime Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience. Full Time or Part Time: Full Time Additional Detail Job Description: Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Facilities, the Director of Capital Planning and Construction oversees the development, management, delivery and close-out of all university capital projects in accordance with defined university and Commonwealth of Virginia policies, procedures and guidelines. The Director of Capital Planning and Construction must be a proven team builder who works inclusively and communicates effectively with internal staff and project stakeholders during the development and implementation of university projects and initiatives. In addition, the Director must work cohesively with other units within the Facilities Department to support the overall mission of the organization and provide leadership for the core functions, including Project Development and Management, Business and Contract Management, Performance Management, and Customer Service. The director oversees a team of approximately 5 staff members. Minimum Qualifications: • Advanced degree in Engineering, Building Construction, Architecture, or related field; or training and work experience in these fields at a level that equates to an advanced degree. • Overall project management experience must include multiple project types and sizes in various phases of the project cycle, contributing to a total project portfolio of approximately $250 million in value. Capital project portfolio should include various building types ranging in size from 50,000 to 200,000 GSF, such as residence halls/dormitories, laboratories, commercial/industrial facilities, with individual project costs ranging from $3M to $100M or greater. Additional Considerations: • Established record of progressively responsible and related work experience and demonstrated strong leadership, staff development, management and organizational skills as well as excellent communication skills. • Proven record of strong project delivery skills, contract design and oversight, negotiations, conflict resolution, experience with the following project delivery methods: Design-Build, Construction Manager at Risk, and Design-Bid-Build. • Demonstrated understanding of smart technology devices and BIM in the construction technology integrated with business enterprise that enhances project oversight efficiency. • Demonstrated commitment to service delivery to customers and stakeholders, and interact effectively with administrators, community leaders, employees, students, legislators, and other constituent groups on a broad range of topics. • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects, excellent organizational and delegation skills, and ability to work collaboratively in a higher education environment. • Project management experience including the procurement and administration of both design and construction contracts for large, complex and varied building types. • Facility construction and/or management experience in a public sector and/or higher education work environment. • Working knowledge of the Commonwealth of Virginia Construction and Professional Services Manual (CPSM). VCCO Certification. • Up-to-date office computing skills in an MS Windows environment.
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