Staff Careers

The employee manages, plans, designs, and oversees a variety of construction projects (new construction, renovation, etc.) in collaboration with the Facilities & Operations Chief Facilities Officer (CFO) and Director of Planning, Design & Construction (Director), university stakeholders, and external partners (architects, engineers with these key responsibilities:

• Project Development: Develop programs, budgets, schedules, and specifications.
• Compliance: Obtain plan approvals per applicable codes and act as the University Building Official, enforcing building codes and standards.
• Continuity: Ensure project continuity from inception through bid and completion.
• Consultation: Provide professional consultation on physical facilities planning to support the academic mission of UAH.

*Note: Employment continuation is contingent upon the availability of future construction program management fee revenue funding.

Planning, Design, and Pre-Construction:

• Manage the development of programs, budgets, schedules, and funding sources for capital projects.
• Establish and sustain strong partnerships with general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and other facility support services to accomplish efficient, cost-effective, safe, quality project delivery.
• Lead and direct projects requiring high levels of planning and involving multiple disciplines and university stakeholders. Gather data from end-users to establish and clarify programming needs (design objectives, room types and sizes, spatial relationships). Develop programs in-house or with consultants to create specifications, plans, and costing estimates. Consult, discuss, review, and advise University officers, department heads, faculty, and administrative staff on proposed architectural design plans, construction plans, cost estimates, codes, and regulations.
• Direct selection of design consultants and assist in contract negotiation.
• Supervise the development of specifications and cost estimates based on construction materials and methods. Plan project layouts and integrate all elements (structural, mechanical, electrical, life safety, commissioning, landscaping, etc.) in unified design.
• Review design documents and contracts of outside architectural/engineering construction firms and other construction documents for compliance with University standards, University initiatives (i.e., function, maintenance, operations, form, efficiency, cost effectiveness, DBE, etc.), Board of Trustees' Board Rule 415 requirements, UAH Campus Master Plan, specific program goals, and local and State regulations.
• Prepare design, bid, and budget documents. Provide professional bid summaries and recommendation reports to the Director and CFO.

Project Execution and Management:

• Manage and track project schedules for all phases (planning, design, bidding, construction, and closeout.
• Follow projects through construction completion with special regard for program and budgetary compliance.
• Delegate and supervise the planning and completion of tasks to staff and professional services.
• Protect the University's interests by directing project managers and outside consultants, contractors, and vendors in detailed construction activities. Inspect work in progress and at completion to ensure adherence to contracts, specifications, and all Federal, State, and local building codes and safety standards. Conduct final inspections and acceptance of the completed project, assuring all construction deficiencies are duly corrected. Direct final move-in and occupancy, and ongoing warranty issues.
• Determine needs and justifications for changes required during construction of scope, schedule, methods, and/or costs. Obtain cost estimates so that appropriate evaluation can be made as to the worthiness of any proposed change(s).
• Coordinate furniture purchases for each capital project utilizing space planner, interior designer, and/or furniture suppliers. Determine end-users' needs. Source options available with vendors while following State bid laws and University procurement policy. Schedule and direct installation, make corrections as needed, perform final inspection, and approve payment.
• Review and approve project invoices, pay applications, purchase orders, contracts, and change orders related to assigned projects.
• Manage the planning, design, construction, and close-out phases as well as coordinate activities of designated projects to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently in various stages of development, develop priorities, and negotiate solutions to meet designated project goals.
• Maintain correspondence, telephone, and personal contact with state and local officials for purposes of swift and orderly review of information submitted for approval. Advise staff on appropriate information for state review and direct preparation of correspondence and forms for state review/approval. Conduct final review of drawing, specifications, and estimates for all capital outlay project development.
• Provide regular and consistent project reports and updates (and tours as requested) during construction activity for Administrators and/or end users of projects. Include project schedules, costs, change orders, and any issues.

Strategic Planning & Staff Leadership

• Assist the Director and CFO in preparing presentations of capital projects to the UA System Board of Trustees/Physical Properties Committee, including executive summaries containing budget, funding, schedules, and scope requirements. Have comprehensive project knowledge to provide detailed project data.
• Develop immediate and long-range building/physical plant needs and requirements via facility conditions assessments and construction or modification in coordination with the Annual Capital Consolidated Projects and Facilities Report (ACCPFR).
• Develop and integrate graphics, wayfinding, and signage that make the physical spaces an extension of the University’s identity and brand.
• Establish and maintain accurate and comprehensive campus facilities drawings, specifications, and project files, including original construction, modifications, and upgrades.
• Represent the University relative to capital projects and/or customer/client relations as assigned by the Director or CFO (i.e., neighborhood associations, government agencies, utilities companies, etc.).
• Provide oversight and supervision to the professional project management staff in the F&O Planning, Design & Construction unit, ensuring effective execution of departmental responsibilities.
• Assist the Director on departmental staffing needs, including recruiting, selecting, hiring, supervising, training, and delegating to meet department and University standards and procedures, assigning projects based on individual capabilities, setting performance goals, and evaluating performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Facilities Maintenance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10-12 years of experience in planning, design, or project management of large capital projects.
• This employee will be a regular driver as defined in the UAH Vehicle Safety Management Program, which includes, but is not limited to, possessing a valid driver’s license and maintaining an acceptable MVR in the judgment of the University’s insurance company.
• Extensive working knowledge of PC-based computer systems, including report writing and systems administration.
• Expertise in CAD, REVIT, BIM, and/or similar design, planning, and construction software tools.
• Ability to read and understand specifications, blueprints, and drawings relating to all types of construction and equipment.
• Ability to negotiate and influence others and to create & maintain effective working relationships both internally and externally. Ability to control, supervise, and monitor the performance of contractors and contracted engineers/ architects.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize own workload to meet conflicting demands, budgets, and deadlines.
• Ability to make public presentations on planning issues.

• Master’s degree in architecture, business, or public administration is preferred.
• University experience is desired.
• Evidence of regular continuing education is desired.
• Procore Project Management Software Certification is preferred.
• Space planning and management software experience is desired.
• Facilities asset and maintenance management software experience is preferred.
• 8-15 years of experience in architecture, interior design, project management, space planning, and/or facilities management is desired.
• Professional Design Certification is preferred or eligible for a professional certification (NCIDQ, NCARB, AIA, etc.).

$107,000 - $110,000