Director of Design and Construction (Updated)

Florida Atlantic University • Boca Raton, FL

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About The Position

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Director of Design and Construction - Boca Raton, FL. Summary of Responsibilities: Manages, directs, and coordinates the operations of the Design and Construction department with oversight for all capital construction, renovations, and minor projects at all FAU campuses. Ensure assigned resources meet with departments requesting construction/renovation services and appropriately advise on design requirements, compliance, budgets, and schedules. Collaborates and coordinates with both internal and external constituents, including but not limited to designated customer department leaders, Facilities Management units, Environmental Health & Safety, Building Code Officials, external permitting agencies, Infection Prevention, and Safety Departments on the development of project schedules and overall project needs. Ensures that all customers are included in timely review of project schedules, construction document reviews throughout design, and related documents during the project’s construction. Provides oversight, review, and direction to department staff to ensure successful project outcomes. Empower staff to fully perform their duties in a professional manner and in accordance with all System policies, procedures, and expectations. Develops and reviews all architectural and engineering programs for the physical facilities. Responsible for the creation and development of drawings and specifications for all renovations and minor repairs to existing facilities. Supervises the work and assignments of professional and clerical Design and Construction staff. Participates in the review and/or selection of professional service and construction management consultants. Responsible for reviewing and approving Facilities Management documents and contracts, including but not limited to professional services/construction management contracts, Guaranteed Maximum Price proposals, professional services fee scope/proposals, etc. Provides monthly reports for all minor and major projects status. Enhances professional growth and development by keeping current with related codes and standards, legislative developments, trends, and practices through participation in continuing education courses, professional organizations, seminars, and workshops, reading current literature, and maintaining professional contacts within the community. Assures effective close out of all projects with appropriate documentation and filing

Requirements

• A master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and six years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and eight years of appropriate experience required.
• Resume
• Cover letter
• OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED: Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
• PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED: Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

Responsibilities

• Manages, directs, and coordinates the operations of the Design and Construction department with oversight for all capital construction, renovations, and minor projects at all FAU campuses.
• Ensure assigned resources meet with departments requesting construction/renovation services and appropriately advise on design requirements, compliance, budgets, and schedules.
• Collaborates and coordinates with both internal and external constituents, including but not limited to designated customer department leaders, Facilities Management units, Environmental Health & Safety, Building Code Officials, external permitting agencies, Infection Prevention, and Safety Departments on the development of project schedules and overall project needs.
• Ensures that all customers are included in timely review of project schedules, construction document reviews throughout design, and related documents during the project’s construction.
• Provides oversight, review, and direction to department staff to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Empower staff to fully perform their duties in a professional manner and in accordance with all System policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Develops and reviews all architectural and engineering programs for the physical facilities.
• Responsible for the creation and development of drawings and specifications for all renovations and minor repairs to existing facilities.
• Supervises the work and assignments of professional and clerical Design and Construction staff.
• Participates in the review and/or selection of professional service and construction management consultants.
• Responsible for reviewing and approving Facilities Management documents and contracts, including but not limited to professional services/construction management contracts, Guaranteed Maximum Price proposals, professional services fee scope/proposals, etc.
• Provides monthly reports for all minor and major projects status.
• Enhances professional growth and development by keeping current with related codes and standards, legislative developments, trends, and practices through participation in continuing education courses, professional organizations, seminars, and workshops, reading current literature, and maintaining professional contacts within the community.
• Assures effective close out of all projects with appropriate documentation and filing

Benefits

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
• Sick Leave Pool Program
• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).
• For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director