Benefits of Working at UNCW:

Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach. Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance.

Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session. As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.

We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy, and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.

Recruitment Range:

Determined based on qualifications and/or experience.

Vacancy Number: E1558

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Home Department: Planning and Design - 35250

Division: Business Affairs - 35000 Division

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The Office of Facilities provides the complement of services necessary to maintain the facilities and systems of the university. We are charged to maintain the aesthetically pleasing Georgian appearance of the core campus and manage the support of all university property through our departments of Architecture and Construction Services, Project Management, Utilities and Engineering, Facilities Administration and the Physical Plant.

Architectural and Constructions Services (ACS) provides planning, design and construction management for new and renovation capital improvement projects for the University.

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

The Facilities Engineer and Capital Project Manager position is to assist the Asst. Director and Director of Architectural and Construction Services in the planning, design, management, and execution of capital projects.

Responsibilities include:

Designing and supervising of contracts between the University and Architectural or Engineering firms.
Supervising construction management activities.
Professional design and technical support to Physical Plant and Project Design and Management, and facilities planning support for the University.
Ensuring capital project inspection and quality assurance aspects are accomplished.
Ensuring project compliance with building codes and University standards.
Coordinating the budgeting, planning, and execution of all capital construction projects for UNCW.
Acting on behalf of the Asst. Director and/or Director on matters of capital projects.
Ensuring that University Capital projects are completed within specified time and budget constraints.
Advising the ACS Asst. Director and/or Director on technical advances and suggest training opportunities for the department.
Managing and updating the departmental design and construction guidelines, and coordinating contracts for all design and construction contracts prior to approval.

This position has been designated as mandatory personnel for the University and may be required to report to work during adverse weather conditions even though the University may be operating on an alternate schedule.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in the engineering, architectural, or landscape architectural discipline related to the area of assignment or equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require licensure by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Professional NC Licensure in engineering, architectural or landscape architecture.
Ability to exercise excellent judgment and decision-making that directly impacts life, health, safety and/or the environment.
Knowledge in master planning, programming, design, cost estimating and project management.
Ability to design, interpret and review plans and specifications of outside consultants to see that they meet the program requirements and are in compliance with all building codes and follow the University Design and Construction Guidelines.
Ability to conceptually conceive design solutions, estimate construction costs, schedule and coordinate projects and to technically direct others and review and evaluate their work.
Excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, and act in a professional manner while coordinating the capital projects.

Required Certifications or Licensures:

Valid N.C. Driver's license, or the ability to obtain within 30 days.