Director Of Design & Construction
Core
Oversee capital design and construction projects for a university campus from planning through closeout, ensuring compliance, budget adherence, and operational continuity.
Role type
Director of Design & Construction (Senior Leadership)
Builds
New construction and renovation projects for classrooms, offices, laboratories, athletics facilities, student housing, and campus infrastructure.
Domain
Higher Education / Construction Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure (capital projects)
Required skills
Project management, team leadership, budget and schedule management, conflict resolution, regulatory compliance (building codes, ADA), RFP and bid process management, stakeholder communication, site inspection, financial analysis, contract management.
Preferred skills
Experience with AI implementation in operations, knowledge of various contracting models, familiarity with construction means and methods.
Technologies
None explicitly listed as tools/frameworks.
Responsibilities
Lead Design & Construction Department meetings to track project schedules and budgets; enforce protocols for consistency and compliance; prepare for inter-divisional meetings; manage the RFP and competitive bid process; oversee consultants and contractors; perform construction site walk-throughs and inspections; represent the university with architects, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
Seniority
Director level, strategic leadership with hands-on oversight.