The Director of Design and Construction Services is responsible for leadership and oversight of engineering, renewal, stewardship, major repairs/renovations, and new construction activities conducted on campus. This will include engineering (on call) professional services, 3rd party commissioning agents, and job order contractors (JOC). This position is responsible for internal craft and craft supporting shops who perform renewal, stewardship, large maintenance, major repairs, and minor new construction for campus facilities. This position is also responsible for oversight and procurement processes for campus JOC process, construction contracting, and indefinite delivery/indefinite quality (IDIQ) contracts.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job function of this job, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Minimum Qualifications
Please ensure that all relevant application materials include details addressing the minimum qualifications. Applicants not meeting the minimum qualifications will be disqualified from consideration.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or a related field
At least ten years of experience where project development, engineering, design implementation, and construction were a key responsibility
At least three years of demonstrated supervisory leadership experience in a similar engineering/construction organization
Does this job require any license(s)/certification(s)?
Yes
If yes, please specify
Valid Driver's License
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or a related field
Diverse background and experience in many areas of the construction field
Experience with construction methods in order to understand the day to day communications related to construction conditions and problem solving
Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) processes
Demonstrated good results with contractors, design professionals, campus, and other clients
APPA Educational Facilities Professional (EFP) or Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) and/or IFMA Facility Management Professional (FMP)/Certified Facility Manager (CFM) credentialing
Professional registration as professional engineer (PE) or registered architect (RA)
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of contract formulation and contract law
Accounting background and knowledge
Ability to understand complex budgets and funding source methods
Personnel management knowledge, training, and experience
Knowledge of construction companies and design office operations
Good communications skills along with patience and a broad-minded collaborative approach to problem solving
Ability to liaison with governmental officials at all levels to maintain good relations, ensure compliance, and to enhance future goals
Physical activities associated with this position
For questions regarding reasonable accommodations please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance 479-575-4019.
Occasionally
Balancing
Climbing
Crouching
Kneeling
Lifting
Pulling
Pushing
Frequently
Driving
Feeling
Reaching
Repetitive motion
Constantly
Fingering
Grasping
Hearing
Sitting
Standing
Stooping
Talking
Walking
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and/or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes.
Physical Conditions
None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
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