Director-Planning, Design & Construction Management Director-Planning, Design & Construction Mgmt The University of Alabama at Birmingham General Responsibilities To direct and manage the team of facilities staff, consultants and contractors responsible for the overall development of larger planning design & construction programs and projects, campus master planning, landscape planning, to communicate project requirements, to make recommendations and to monitor project design and development in relation to major capital projects. To establish, manage, communicate, update, priorities, budget and schedule the design and construction of major capital projects as required, including soliciting proposals, consideration of contract requirements and managing consultant activities of architects, engineers, etc. and to assist the AVP in selection of architects for major capital projects. To communicate and coordinate project design and construction activities with University Administration/clients and to prepare project information required for UAB Administration/Board of Trustees including status reports, project summaries, project planning reports; to identify, research and prepare applications for funding for government grants for planning projects.
Essential Accountabilities:
Provides primary leadership for capital planning support/reporting, campus planning, facilities/project programming, business development/planning, comprehensive campaign support (facility initiatives), special projects, and the associated reports/submittals to facilitate Board of Trustee's and approvals in accordance with Board Rule 415. Provides direction and oversight of scope, priorities, budgets and schedules on multiple large capital projects ranging from small renovations to planning, design and construction of large land area studies and related construction projects. Coordinates and guides the design firm and construction contractor selection process for all capital projects. Manages the team which reviews prepared contracts to ensure compliance with terms and University standards. Assures quality planning and design project scopes, schedules and budgets and when needed, develops strategies for rapid completion of emergency projects. Manages the team which maintains project records, databases, as-built drawings, minutes of meetings, bid proposals and knowledge of current trends and developments. Performs other duties as assigned. Salary Pay Range: $104,045 - $169,075 Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Planning, Building Science, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field and eight (8) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Supervisory Responsibilities. About UAB: UAB provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, competitive retirement options, wellness programs, and a wide range of employee perks designed to support you both at work and at home. You can explore the full benefits overview here: https://www.uab.edu/humanresources/home/benefits For more information about UAB Facilities, please visit: https://www.uab.edu/facilities/ Equal Employment Opportunity Statement UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix. Primary Location: University
Job Category: Professional & Managerial
Organization: 112400000 Asst VP Facilities Planning/Design
Employee Status: Regular Shift : Day/1st Shift Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Onsite
