Executive Director of Architectural and Engineering Services

This position is responsible for the implementation and execution of the University of Idaho?s state-wide capital development portfolio. Provides leadership for university architects, engineers, construction managers, and support staff that provide services in facility planning, program development, design and construction administration for the facility improvements that comprise capital plan. This position is responsible for the development and implementation of the Long-Range Capital Development Plan.

This position serves as the University Architect and maintains positive working relationships with the community, state and federal agencies, university units, others in the university community and its stakeholders. The position manages projects from budget development to design and construction, while ensuring projects align with long-term campus goals and operate efficiently.

• Lead and direct the timely and successful implementation of the annual Capital Improvement Plan
• Lead university projects, particularly in facilities and capital planning, ensuring effective budget development, design, construction and compliance with safety and campus guidelines
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures, promoting a culture of safety in the workplace while developing programs to support safe operations across all projects
• Provide architectural, engineering, and planning consultation to university units and student groups, assisting with project budgets, feasibility analysis and the development of campus infrastructure plans
• Provide competent, professional, effective project design and construction services to the university community
• Provide architectural/engineering/planning stewardship, support and consultation services for the university community
• Lead, direct and supervise the work and employees of Architectural and Engineering Services to assure effective implementation of the Capital Improvement Plan
• Other duties as assigned