Director of Design & Construction

Director of Design & Construction

The Director of Design and Construction is responsible for conducting facilities planning and directing capital construction activities at the university.

• Work with campus leadership as it relates to planning for new construction, renovations, space occupancy, inventory, and utilization;
• Develop proposals detailing new construction plans;
• Modify or improve existing facilities;
• Coordinate selection of architects and consultants to perform designs for construction projects; and
• Serve as liaison and overseer of construction contractors to ensure adherence to design and construction requirements.

Further, the incumbent will coordinate these projects with university units, the State Construction Office, the N.C. Department of Insurance, local and state approval agencies, and other offices. The incumbent will also be responsible for project cost estimating and budget control.

The Office of Design and Construction provides planning, design, construction oversight and financial management of the university’s capital improvements program for new construction and major renovations. The office submits justification request for new construction and major renovations to the state legislature, the university governing office, grant agencies and review boards. The office oversees project creation, cost estimates, designer selection, plans and specifications development, selection of engineering systems, approvals from schematic design through construction documents, permit acquisition, evaluation of bids, selection of contractors, awarding of contracts, change orders, project completion and warranty corrections.

The office also manages recruitment of historically underutilized businesses and their utilization on new construction and major renovations, acquire real property and lease property, serve as the engineering primary point of contact for external agencies such as the City of Greensboro, Duke Power, Piedmont Natural Gas, state agencies. The office is responsible for ensuring all applicable federal, state and city codes, policies, regulations permits and grant requirements are adhered to;

responsible for submitting monthly, quarterly annual and special reports to the university governing office, state agencies, federal government and grant offices. The office represents the university as the planning, design and construction representative.

• Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering, Architecture or related field is required.
• At least seven years of leadership experience in facility management and/or construction management role.
• Knowledge of facility management and/or auxiliary services principles and practices.
• Knowledge of construction rules and regulations for compliance.
• Knowledge of RFP and bidding process, contractual terms and conditions.
• Knowledge and understanding of college operations.
• Proficiency with office software and equipment.

• Registered Engineer or Licensed Architect required (will accept Master’s degree in lieu of license).

Position is on-site; employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site.

• Working Title:
  
  Director of Design & Construction
• Position Number: 003896
• Recruitment Salary Range:
  Commensurate with education and experience
• FLSA:
  Exempt
• Appointment Type:
  Permanent - Full-time
• Tenure Track:
  No
• FTE: 40 hours/week, 12 months
• Organizational Division:
  Asst VC Bus & Fin/Facilities
• Organizational
  
  Location:
  
  VC for Business & Finance
• Organizational Unit:
  Design and Construction

• Posting Number: EPA
  2929
• Open Date: 01/05/2026
• Open Until Filled:
  Yes
• Date Position Available: 01/12/2026

This position has been re-posted. Previous applicants will be considered and do not need to reapply.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD…