Project Director

You will report to the Assistant Vice President for Architecture, Engineering and Construction. A project director represents both AEC and the University of Michigan's benefiting department (user) throughout the planning, design and construction phase of large capital projects. You will be the primary bridge between the customer, the design team (architects/engineers), and the construction team. Your mission is to steer multi-million-dollar projects from initial concept through turnover, ensuring deliveries that meet all project requirements on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

• Candidates applying for this position require a comprehensive background in the delivery of complex buildings from the conceptual stage to building turnover. We will ask you to demonstrate experience leading large teams including owner's partners, architect/engineers, contractors, and commissioners.
• A bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited engineering program or an NAAB accredited first professional degree in Architecture.
• Ten or more years of experience delivering complex buildings from an architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and building control systems perspective.
• Five or more years of experience in a senior leadership role in project delivery. Five or more years of direct experience performing the duties and responsibilities of a Project Manager.
• In-depth understanding of design and construction contracts, multiple delivery methods, building and life safety codes, LEED, and environmental requirements related to construction.
• The ability to read and interpret multi-disciplinary construction drawings and specifications.
• General knowledge of laws and practices related to the design and construction industry.
• An in-depth understanding of construction documents, such as bulletins, change orders and pay applications.
• Ability to access project job sites, including excavation sites and buildings with differing access/entry structures, and navigate uneven surfaces.

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