Director of Design & Construction
Position Overview
Primary Purpose of Position
The Director of Design and Construction is responsible for conducting facilities planning and directing capital construction activities at the university.
This position is responsible for: (1) work with campus leadership as it relates to planning for new construction, renovations, space occupancy, inventory, and utilization; (2) the development of proposals detailing new construction plans; (3) the modification or improvement of existing facilities; (4) the coordination of selection of architects and consultants to perform designs for construction projects; and (5) for serving as liaison and overseer of construction contractors to ensure adherence to design and construction requirements.
Further, the incumbent will coordinate these projects with university units, the State Construction Office, the N.C. Department of Insurance, local and state approval agencies, and other offices. The incumbent will also be responsible for project cost estimating and budget control.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Office of Design and Construction provides planning, design, construction oversight and financial management of the university’s capital improvements program for new construction and major renovations. The office submits justification request for new construction and major renovations to the state legislature, the university governing office, grant agencies and review boards. The office oversees project creation, cost estimates, designer selection, plans and specifications development, selection of engineering systems, approvals from schematic design through construction documents, permit acquisition, evaluation of bids, selection of contractors, awarding of contracts, change orders, project completion and warranty corrections. The office also manages recruitment of historically underutilized businesses and their utilization on new construction and major renovations, acquire real property and lease property, serve as the engineering primary point of contact for external agencies such as the City of Greensboro, Duke Power, Piedmont Natural Gas, state agencies. The office is responsible for ensuring all applicable federal, state and city codes, policies, regulations, permits and grant requirements are adhered to; responsible for submitting monthly, quarterly annual and special reports to the university governing office, state agencies, federal government and grant offices. The office represents the university as the planning, design and construction representative.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering, Architecture or related field is required. Qualified candidates will also have at least seven years of leadership experience in facility management and/or construction management role.
Knowledge of facility management and/or auxiliary services principles and practices. Knowledge of construction rules and regulations for compliance. Knowledge of RFP and bidding process, contractual terms and conditions. Knowledge and understanding of college operations. Proficiency with office software and equipment.
Required License or Certification
Registered Engineer or Licensed Architect required (will accept Master’s degree in lieu of license)
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