Director of Design and Construction; Updated

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Director of Design and Construction - Boca Raton, FL.

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Director of Design and Construction at Boca Raton. This role encompasses leadership of the Design and Construction department with oversight of all capital construction, renovations, and minor projects across FAU campuses.

• Manage, direct, and coordinate 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 advise on design requirements, compliance, budgets, and schedules.
• Collaborate with internal and external constituents to develop project schedules and needs; ensure timely review of project schedules, construction documents during design, and related documents during construction.
• Provide oversight, review, and direction to department staff to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Empower staff to perform duties professionally in accordance with System policies and expectations.
• Develop and review all architectural and engineering programs for the physical facilities.
• Create and develop drawings and specifications for renovations and minor repairs to existing facilities.
• Supervise the work and assignments of professional and clerical Design and Construction staff.
• Participate in the review and/or selection of professional service and construction management consultants.
• Review and approve Facilities Management documents and contracts, including professional services/construction management contracts and related proposals.
• Provide monthly reports on the status of minor and major projects.
• Keep current with codes, standards, and industry practices through ongoing education and professional engagement.
• Ensure effective close out of all projects with appropriate documentation and filing.

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, EAP, and more.
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• State employees PSLF program.
• Sick Leave Pool;
  Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, personal day, holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day.
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible staff/faculty.

Boca Raton

Minimum Qualifications: 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.

$140,000 - $150,000 per year.

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.

- 5 p.m. Occasional nights and weekends as needed.

Updated salary from $120,000 - $130,000 per year to $140,000 - $150,000 per year. This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Official sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from the educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Screenings may include a criminal background check, motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email accommodate or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX.

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