Assistant Director, Project Management

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The University of Vermont’s Planning, Design & Construction ( PDC ) department delivers integrated planning, design and project management to develop and sustain a high-quality, efficient, and resilient campus environment. The PDC department works to advance renewal projects to major facilities, their systems and campus utilities, while considering responsible growth, and the University’s long-term academic and sustainability goals.

The Planning, Design & Construction department is looking to hire an Assistant Director of Project Management to direct the planning, design, and construction projects associated with new buildings, additions to existing buildings, site development, and campus infrastructure improvements. They will ensure that policies and the facility standards on topics governing the construction and renovation of the campus’ physical assets are current.

In coordination with the Director, the Assistant Director will provide oversight of university capital construction and renovation processes as well as the long- and short-range capital planning of the University of Vermont‘s buildings and infrastructure.

The Assistant Director will oversee a team of project engineers, coordinators and project managers, and will provide project management on renewal and deferred maintenance projects, work with the Planning staff to ensure that projects adhere to the Campus Plan, which provides guidelines for development of the campus, and the Capital Plan, which defines University priorities for needed space improvements and priority projects.

The Assistant Director will Report to the Director of Planning Design and Construction, will work closely with other facilities management leaders and directors, and will work within the broader division of Facilities Management to provide project planning for the safety, security, and sustainability of the campus.

Bachelor‘s degree in management, architecture or engineering from an accredited college or university with five to ten years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience, including a Master’s degree.

• Prior experience in a supervisory role is required.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in overall management of capital project design, construction and financial management.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal codes, laws, and regulations related to the construction industry.
• Experience with design and construction contracts, documents, plans, and specifications.
• Skills using project management software such as Microsoft 365 suite, Blue Beam, Procore and Smartsheet.
• Demonstrated leadership in a collaborative, management decision-making environment.
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities concurrently.
• Excellent communication, presentation, problem solving, and team building skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of community members with a proven track record in workplace inclusion, and environmental sustainability.
• Ability to deliver exceptional value and customer service to stakeholders.
• Valid driver’s license or…