Colorado Anschutz
Director Of Design And Construction
Position Details University Of Colorado | Denver Official Title : Engineering & Architecture Director Working Title : Director Of Design And Construction FTE : Full-time Salary Range : $148,000-$153,000 Position #00758483 Requisition #37671
About The University Of Colorado - Denver Millions of moments start at CU Denver, a place where innovation, research, and learning meet in the heart of a global city. We're the state's premier public urban research university with more than 100 in-demand, top ranked bachelors, master's, and doctoral degree programs. We partner with diverse learners at any stage of their life and career for transformative educational experiences. Across seven schools and colleges, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges and produce impactful creative work. As part of the state's largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $800 million. To learn more about how CU Denver helps learners meet their moment, visit ucdenver.edu.
Job Description Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu / cu-careers The Director Of Design And Construction (The Director) for the University Of Colorado Denver Campus is a senior staff member of the Office Of The Associate Vice-Chancellor For Facilities Management And Planning.
The Director is responsible for providing leadership, and technical and design expertise in all design and construction-related matters. The position provides leadership, direction, consultation, and coordination on issues related to design and construction and is responsible for overseeing CU Denver's active design and construction portfolio. The Director is also charged with ensuring university compliance with the regulations and requirements of the University Of Colorado System Office, the State Of Colorado, and other external authorities related to design and construction matters and will serve as the CU Denver delegate to the Office Of The State Architect. The Director will also serve as chair of the Denver Campus signage committee.
The Director directly and indirectly manages project architects, engineers, contractors, project managers, and student employees. The Director also develops and implements process improvements that streamline workflow in coordination with other units, and implements policies and procedures based on direction provided by institutional leadership, the CU System Office, or entities within State Of Colorado including the Office Of The State Architect.
Additionally, the Director serves as a representative for CU Denver on various internal and external boards and committees and participates in university and State-level process and policy development.
The Director exercises indirect management of project managers from the Auraria Higher Education Center and the CU Anschutz Medical Campus as well as potential direct supervision of student employees and privately contracted project managers. The position also exercises supervision of consultant teams in planning, design, construction, estimating, code review, and others as applicable.
What You Will Do Design And Construction Lead the initiation, approval, management, and tracking of CU Denver projects to ensure alignment with the approved project scope, schedule, and budget. This includes capital projects, which the Director will manage through project managers and / or third-party project management providers. Work with staff from the Anschutz Medical Campus to periodically update the CU Anschutz / CU Denver design and construction specifications. Develop (and update as needed) processes and procedures for clients (faculty, staff, students) and team members (project managers, outside contractors, colleagues from other units) that clearly communicates roles, responsibilities, cost thresholds, timelines and other pertinent information related to the initiation, funding, procurement, budgeting, estimating, and management of CU Denver projects. Ensure that the processes and procedures align with the strategic priorities of CU Denver. Oversee the review of design and construction documents to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and specifications. Represent Design And Construction in the preparation of the annual Deferred maintenance request. Oversee the project estimating function for CU Denver Serve as the State Buildings Delegate with signature authority. In this role, the Director ensures that CU Denver and its vendors and partners meet the statutory, policy, rule, regulation, guideline, and other requirements of the State Building Program (SBP) administered by the Office Of The State Architect.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with or for a Colorado institution of higher education or another state entity.
Familiarity with the Office Of The State Architect (OSA) state delegate role the associated rules and procedures.
Experience with cost estimating.
Experience using Kahua or a similar project management software.
Experience with construction methods, building codes, and standards from an architectural and construction perspective, including ADA regulations.
Experience utilizing lean construction principles in project management.
Experience writing and reviewing design and construction contract documents.
Experience in identifying and resolving complex issues, setting institutional policy, and assisting or acting on behalf of institutional administrators.
Experience working with owners representatives and / or managing third party project managers.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Extensive knowledge of design and construction principles specific to a higher education environment. Extensive knowledge of and experience in major design, and construction projects. Strong working knowledge of various delivery models for construction projects, the pros and cons of each, and how these models align with projects of varying types. Commitment to process improvement and change management. Working knowledge of the State Of Colorado's architect, consultant, and construction selection process and various construction delivery methods or ability to learn Innovative leadership with the ability to be forward-thinking. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of persons and entities, internal and external to the organization. Ability to balance competing interests and to lead, and be a part of, difficult conversations. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Ability to lead and manage multiple team members in a high-performance environment. Committed to, and skilled in, collaboration, community engagement, and consensus building within a broad and diverse range of interest groups. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to serve effectively in both a leadership and coordinating role. Considerable knowledge of budget preparation. Ability to prioritize and simultaneously manage multiple projects.
Conditions Of Employment This position follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks.
Mental, Physical, and / or Environmental Requirements Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Talking is important for those activities in which workers must impart oral information to clients or to the public, and in those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly Determining time, place, and sequence of operations or action to be taken on the basis of analysis of data. May include prioritizing multiple responsibilities and / or accomplishing them simultaneously. Talking with and / or listening to and / or signaling people to convey or exchange information, includes giving / receiving assignments and / or directions. Dealing with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors in a tactful, congenial, personal manner so as not to alienate or antagonize them.
Equal Opportunity Employer CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu.
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About The University Of Colorado - Denver Millions of moments start at CU Denver, a place where innovation, research, and learning meet in the heart of a global city. We're the state's premier public urban research university with more than 100 in-demand, top ranked bachelors, master's, and doctoral degree programs. We partner with diverse learners at any stage of their life and career for transformative educational experiences. Across seven schools and colleges, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges and produce impactful creative work. As part of the state's largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $800 million. To learn more about how CU Denver helps learners meet their moment, visit ucdenver.edu.
Job Description Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu / cu-careers The Director Of Design And Construction (The Director) for the University Of Colorado Denver Campus is a senior staff member of the Office Of The Associate Vice-Chancellor For Facilities Management And Planning.
The Director is responsible for providing leadership, and technical and design expertise in all design and construction-related matters. The position provides leadership, direction, consultation, and coordination on issues related to design and construction and is responsible for overseeing CU Denver's active design and construction portfolio. The Director is also charged with ensuring university compliance with the regulations and requirements of the University Of Colorado System Office, the State Of Colorado, and other external authorities related to design and construction matters and will serve as the CU Denver delegate to the Office Of The State Architect. The Director will also serve as chair of the Denver Campus signage committee.
The Director directly and indirectly manages project architects, engineers, contractors, project managers, and student employees. The Director also develops and implements process improvements that streamline workflow in coordination with other units, and implements policies and procedures based on direction provided by institutional leadership, the CU System Office, or entities within State Of Colorado including the Office Of The State Architect.
Additionally, the Director serves as a representative for CU Denver on various internal and external boards and committees and participates in university and State-level process and policy development.
The Director exercises indirect management of project managers from the Auraria Higher Education Center and the CU Anschutz Medical Campus as well as potential direct supervision of student employees and privately contracted project managers. The position also exercises supervision of consultant teams in planning, design, construction, estimating, code review, and others as applicable.
What You Will Do Design And Construction Lead the initiation, approval, management, and tracking of CU Denver projects to ensure alignment with the approved project scope, schedule, and budget. This includes capital projects, which the Director will manage through project managers and / or third-party project management providers. Work with staff from the Anschutz Medical Campus to periodically update the CU Anschutz / CU Denver design and construction specifications. Develop (and update as needed) processes and procedures for clients (faculty, staff, students) and team members (project managers, outside contractors, colleagues from other units) that clearly communicates roles, responsibilities, cost thresholds, timelines and other pertinent information related to the initiation, funding, procurement, budgeting, estimating, and management of CU Denver projects. Ensure that the processes and procedures align with the strategic priorities of CU Denver. Oversee the review of design and construction documents to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and specifications. Represent Design And Construction in the preparation of the annual Deferred maintenance request. Oversee the project estimating function for CU Denver Serve as the State Buildings Delegate with signature authority. In this role, the Director ensures that CU Denver and its vendors and partners meet the statutory, policy, rule, regulation, guideline, and other requirements of the State Building Program (SBP) administered by the Office Of The State Architect.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with or for a Colorado institution of higher education or another state entity.
Familiarity with the Office Of The State Architect (OSA) state delegate role the associated rules and procedures.
Experience with cost estimating.
Experience using Kahua or a similar project management software.
Experience with construction methods, building codes, and standards from an architectural and construction perspective, including ADA regulations.
Experience utilizing lean construction principles in project management.
Experience writing and reviewing design and construction contract documents.
Experience in identifying and resolving complex issues, setting institutional policy, and assisting or acting on behalf of institutional administrators.
Experience working with owners representatives and / or managing third party project managers.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Extensive knowledge of design and construction principles specific to a higher education environment. Extensive knowledge of and experience in major design, and construction projects. Strong working knowledge of various delivery models for construction projects, the pros and cons of each, and how these models align with projects of varying types. Commitment to process improvement and change management. Working knowledge of the State Of Colorado's architect, consultant, and construction selection process and various construction delivery methods or ability to learn Innovative leadership with the ability to be forward-thinking. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of persons and entities, internal and external to the organization. Ability to balance competing interests and to lead, and be a part of, difficult conversations. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Ability to lead and manage multiple team members in a high-performance environment. Committed to, and skilled in, collaboration, community engagement, and consensus building within a broad and diverse range of interest groups. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to serve effectively in both a leadership and coordinating role. Considerable knowledge of budget preparation. Ability to prioritize and simultaneously manage multiple projects.
Conditions Of Employment This position follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks.
Mental, Physical, and / or Environmental Requirements Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Talking is important for those activities in which workers must impart oral information to clients or to the public, and in those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly Determining time, place, and sequence of operations or action to be taken on the basis of analysis of data. May include prioritizing multiple responsibilities and / or accomplishing them simultaneously. Talking with and / or listening to and / or signaling people to convey or exchange information, includes giving / receiving assignments and / or directions. Dealing with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors in a tactful, congenial, personal manner so as not to alienate or antagonize them.
Equal Opportunity Employer CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu.
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