Director Of Construction

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. UW Facilities (UWF) manages the University's buildings, infrastructure, and land, with more than 1,100 employees in a variety of fields. The Asset Management group includes Capital & Space Management, Real Estate, Sustainability, and other teams responsible for planning and workload management. The Operations group includes Project Delivery, Maintenance & Construction, Campus Utilities & Operations, Building Services, Transportation Services and Safety. Supporting these groups, as well as the separate Emergency Management team, are the Business Intelligence & Information Technology group and the Finance & Administration group. Please visit UW Facilities web page for more information: UW Facilities. The Project Delivery Group (PDG) is comprised of an executive director, directors, project and construction managers, contract manager and administrators, design, and construction partners, within the Asset Management unit in UW Facilities. The PDG is responsible for the delivery of capital projects that help fulfill the University's teaching, research, health care and innovation mission. From concept to completion to transition to occupancy, PDG leads the planning, design and construction required to execute and successfully complete projects ranging from small remodels to new buildings. As respected industry leaders, PDG brings experience, knowledge, a collaborative mindset, and a focus on client service to comprehensively manage all aspects of the different project delivery methods including critical patient care rosters, job order contracting, design-bid-build, GCCM, design-build and public/private partnerships. The Project Delivery Group (PDG) has an outstanding opportunity for a Director of Construction. Reporting directly to the Executive Director of PDG, the Director of Construction serves as the operational leader for construction operations and safety, and is accountable for the planning, coordination, and overall execution of construction operations for all projects assigned and for the Safety Program of PDG at the University of Washington's Facilities. Under the general guidance of the Executive Director, and in close collaboration with the Construction Program Manager, the Director of Construction and Safety oversees the execution of construction phase activities, including execution of contracts and vendor selections, personnel, and resource management. This role ensures best practices in construction schedule and budget management; advances the use of practices; oversees best-in-class enforcement and improvement of quality assurance, commissioning, and close-out protocols. The Director of Construction will further lead the overall operational success of the Safety Program and integrate safety practices and culture. This position will drive cultural change and continuous improvement through the development and execution of a comprehensive program aligned with UWF policies and guidelines, working closely with PDG staff and relevant partners at UW Risk Services, UW Facilities Employee Safety, UW Environmental Health and Safety. Construction operations is the practice of how the UW's PDG engages its Construction Managers (CM's) and works with construction partners to make UW a world-class organization in capital project delivery and safety. Operations include how PDG administers the execution of projects, how it gives directions in the field, how it interacts with construction and design teams in the field, how it processes change orders, etc. Additionally, how it prepares for and responds to incidents, how it captures and uses lessons learned, and after-action reports. The Director of Construction may also play a role in the design of projects through encouraging use of methodologies such as Prevention through Design (PtD). Position Responsibilities 40% Construction Operations Drive operation efficiencies and excellence using measurable metrics aligned with the ones developed for PDG. Support departmental efforts and priorities in the development of the Major and Minor Capital program; advise on expansion, modernization, and innovative modifications, working in concert with other campus facilities professionals. Review the standards, policies and procedures associated with the successful implementation and execution of complex, overlapping construction projects. Drive impact of construction against targets. Champions Construction principles, tools, and practices to improve efficiency and reduce waste. Identify institutional policies and/or practices that affect facilities' construction and ensure productive resolution of problems. Engage with relevant UWF business partners, University officials, regulatory agencies, and support personnel to identify, plan, and mitigate any impacts to campus operations. Distribute accurate information to the correct people on time; recognizes liabilities and potential problems, prepares, and presents timely recommendations to appropriate officials and decision makers and ensures change orders for construction services are warranted and properly scoped and priced. Provide budget input to the Executive Director for staffing, tools, training, and the needs of the Safety program. Offer a record of accomplishment for creating hands-on, resourceful solutions, and seeks out process improvement opportunities. Oversee performance of multiple project construction management firms, while maintaining an awareness of subcontractor trade performance, to make sure that all contractual obligations and codes of conduct are being followed. Visit project sites to ensure job site safety practices, appearance and workmanship meet company expectations. 20% Safety Program Develop and oversee a robust safety program, policies, and procedures for the PDG. Develop safety performance objectives for CM staff and operational areas for a high achieving outcome. Develop and maintain leading and trailing safety metrics and measurement systems. Identify "Safety Best Practices" and communicate for implementation. Establish, update, and maintain a comprehensive database on all assigned projects and report to the Executive Director on safety issues. Meet or exceed established goals through the development and execution of Annual Safety Plan and related goals aligned with PDG's mission and values. Analyzes and tracks results, reports to the Executive Director on overall metrics vs. goals. Act as safety resource for all PDG construction projects. Champion safety and compliance issues throughout the entire organization. Foster and encourage a safety-first mentality and be a resource to guide the CM team to success. Require and enforce compliance with applicable OSHA, WISHA laws and rules as well as University policies and procedures. Proactively maintain knowledge of current OSHA & and industry standards, regulations and construction safety practices and policies to remain current on laws impacting areas of responsibility for compliance with industry requirements and Federal, State and Local regulations. Coordinate as needed with other Directors and the Construction Program Managers to verify project safety milestones and specific goals; tracks and objectively evaluates progress toward goals and, when appropriate, implements appropriate remedial solutions. Report to the Executive Director on outstanding RCI improvement items to help UWF learn from past experiences and develop strategies to improve our safety, quality and performance. Recommend and assist in implementing strategies, initiatives, programs, policies or procedures that produce injury-free performance for employees and contractors. Develop new and innovative safety techniques and programs, such as PtD. Lead investigations of incidents, near misses, and complaints regarding unsafe or unhealthy working conditions or practices and drives them to satisfactory resolution. Conducts audits utilizing UWF approved systems and analyzes trends, metrics, reports, and incident data. Identify needs and help develop employee training programs, including EHS-related training, OSHA training, and operational training. Continually work to identify operational gaps against regulatory framework. Utilize inspections, audits, incidents, and other pertinent information to identify ongoing safety risks and challenges. Convey information to the Executive Director on a risk-based approach. Facilitates the exchange of health and safety related information within the CM team, and across operational groups to include best practices, newly identified risks, preventive and corrective measures, compliance related to regulation, and internal standards. 15% Organizational Leadership and Engagement Report to and advise on the best construction and safety practices. Regularly interact with internal and external stakeholders, with safety professionals, with major local, regional, and national public and private entities to share and learn best practices. Report to the Executive Director of PDG on status, progress, risks, and opportunities of project execution. Engage contractor safety directors and representatives in the cooperative development of university construction projects safety objectives. Lead or support strategic initiatives identified by the Executive Director or as a member of the PDG Leadership Team. Identify needs and assist in process improvement initiative and the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) . click apply for full job details