The Department of Facilities Management & Planning (FMP) supports the mission of the University of Denver by stewarding the physical University owned resources to provide a healthy and safe educational environment for our campus community. Through services of the departments of Capital Planning, Facilities Management, Parking & Mobility Services, Auxiliaries & Real Estate, and Business & Operations, FMP is responsible for the maintenance of more than 5 million GSF of facilities located throughout the state of Colorado including on the 130 acres of the University Park Campus, the 740 acres of the Kennedy Mountain Campus, as well as additional sites. Position Summary Reporting to the Director of Capital Projects & University Architect (DCP&UA), the Assistant Director of Capital Projects is responsible for directly managing 2 to 6 Project Managers serving FMP and providing coordination with key partners across campus relative to campus-wide support for construction projects. The position is pivotal as it serves to effectively coordinate a wide range of simultaneous projects ensuring appropriate support by FMP professional project managers and alignment to key campus serving partners such as FMP units (Parking Services, Grounds & Landscape, Operations, Mail Services, Environmental Health & Safety, etc.) as well Campus Safety, IT, AV Services, Registrar, legal counsel, etc. This role supports the shaping and ensures implementation of projects in a manner that creates efficiencies and economies of scale over multiple fiscal years. Responsibilities Developing and documenting departmental processes and procedures for implementing, managing, and record keeping of capital projects. Aggregating individual project metrics to present comprehensive reporting on various items such as participation by disadvantaged businesses across the project portfolio on an annual basis. Prequalification, conducting the selection process, and contracting for General Contractors. Subcontractor evaluation for preapproved status for construction projects. Construction contract review and participation in contract development and negotiations. Ensure adherence to University construction standards, review of proposed exceptions and/or adjustments to those standards. Essential Functions Assist in development and oversight of capital projects through subordinate project manager team. Oversee the facilities contracts operation to ensure equity and quality of construction bidding and contracting documentation. Coordinates the efforts of the capital projects team with facilities operations and external constituents. Oversee process development. Perform supervisory responsibilities. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to read, analyze and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and building codes. Ability to write reports and project descriptions effectively. Ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy. Knowledge of cost accounting and purchasing methods. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines. Required Qualifications Professional Licensure in the State of Colorado (or the ability to establish reciprocity) to practice Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management. Education: Professional degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management. Ten years of demonstrated experience in construction project management. Prior experience managing a department or functional area. Functional knowledge of facility management practices and procedures. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management. Additional Professional accreditation such as LEED AP, Professional Engineer, Project Management Professional. Working Environment Primarily an office environment but activities extend to active construction sites. Extensive walking and stairs throughout campus. Work Schedule The University’s administrative offices are open Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Work schedule may vary. Application Deadline Applications are accepted on an on-going basis. Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $115,000 - $125,000. Benefits: The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. Please include the following documents with your application: 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. J-18808-Ljbffr
