Logo: Posting Number: STA00302PO25
Job Family: Campus Development
Job Function: Facilities Project Management
USC Market Title: Director of Facilities Project Management
Link to USC Market Title: Job Level: E1 - Directors and Executives
Business Title (Internal Title): Director, Facilities Planning, Design & Construction
Campus: Columbia
Work County: Richland
College/Division: Division of Administration and Finance
Department: DAF Facilities Planning and Construction
State Pay Band: Unclassified
Approved Starting Salary: $140,485
Advertised Salary Range: $140,485 - $175,605
Part/Full Time: Full Time
Hours per Week: 37.5
Work Schedule: Monday -Friday
8:30am-5:00 pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis : 12 months
Job Search Category: Other Professional
About University of South Carolina: From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Advertised Job Summary: The Director serves as the chief official for all campuses in the University of South Carolina System. The Director is responsible for capital planning, design and construction of all capital construction, renovation, repair and maintenance projects across the USC System. The Director is also responsible for space management, leases and purchases of real property and code certification for the University within the limits set by the State.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience: Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and at least 10 years of job related experience, including some prior management experience. Typically reports to an Associate VP or VP.
Preferred Qualifications: Professional licensure, and/or a Master's degree in architecture or engineering, and minimum 20 years of experience is preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of large facility systems including architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing; of an organization's mission, programs and objectives; of an organization's structure, the people who manage the work, and the processes applicable to government work; of management principles; of applicable codes and compliance requirements; and of participatory work practices. Ability to develop a wide base of close customer relationships; to build, plan and work within budgeted resources; to estimate work and work within a changing work setting; to interpret and apply rules and regulations; to manage work and provide guidance to project managers to achieve high performance and accountability; to make presentations and prepare reports; to manage and prioritize a large and complex work load with short time frames; to make decisions with limited information and a strong experience base; to resolve problems and communicate outcomes; to interpret plans; to interact with various levels of personnel; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to use technology; and to build teams and involve stakeholders. Must have strong organizational and planning skills, and good verbal and written communication skills.
Job Duty: - Serves as Director of the Facilities, Planning, Design and Construction department by providing management oversight and strategically analyzing the capital needs of all campuses in the University System to conceive, prioritize and determine funding for capital projects.
- Management will include planning, design, bidding, construction, punch list, warranty period issues, and close-out phases of all capital projects.
- Administers system-wide campus master plans by directing preparation, coordination and updating of long and short-range plans.
- The director will supervise an assistant director(s) to implement and maintain project management work plans, operational processes, and measures.
- The director will coordinate project work with internal and external agency personnel; maintain knowledge of and implement University and industry requirements, procedures, and standards; maintain knowledge of the Department's mission and establish goals in support of the same.
- The director will have primary responsibility for creating policies, procedures and standards relating to the execution of all aspects of capital projects.
- The director will identify and implement innovative permissible procurement and contract management strategies to achieve project success.
- Supervises staff to implement capital project documentation for internal and external approvals, space management, and real property management to include leases and property acquisitions.
- Provides ultimate oversight of external architectural and engineering firms contracted by the university for all capital projects.
Essential Function: Yes
Percentage of Time: 30
Job Duty: - Provides professional expertise by communicating with senior leadership including the Assistant Vice President for Planning, Design and Construction and the Vice President of Facilities and Transportation.
- The director will serve on the university committees COPS and SNAP and others as required providing guidance and professional recommendations for strategy related to capital projects. Advisory communication with other groups, including but not limited to, the Board of Trustees, university administration, system campus leadership, other departments, neighborhood associations, city and county committees and staff, and others as required.
- Reviews, develops industry standards for products, equipment, and work performance; researches "best practices" and performs benchmark analyses with organizations such as APPA and other standards applicable to higher education.
- Develops metrics to measure performance and supervises the assistant director in the gathering of data. Provides regular reports for the Assistant Vice President and the Vice President. Uses FAMIS and PeopleSoft to research data and conduct statistical analyses. Use AssetWorks/AIM and Bluebeam.
- Attend meetings, conferences and training events; representing the University with various media venues; develops organizational models to provide effective services by determining necessary resources.
Essential Function: Yes
Percentage of Time: 20
Job Duty: - Provides daily leadership to the assistant director(s) of Planning, Design and Construction and personnel in the department.
- Develops goals, priorities, budget plans, skills training regimens and regular communications to hold personnel accountable for performing work tasks in a safe, productive and cost effective manner.
- Monitors productivity and work assignments.
- Drafts and reviews contracts and takes a leadership role in resolving contractual issues. Is responsible for completing Employee Performance Management System documents and coordinating with the Department of Human Resources for all personnel actions.
- Develops and maintains staff training manuals and metrics. Reviews staff training periodically. Maintains University code certification through judicious hiring and/or staff reallocation to ensure compliance with Office of State Engineer requirements and coordinates with the OSE for specific projects and procurement issues.
- Provides training opportunities to ensure a high level of expertise is maintained within the department.
Essential Function: Yes
Percentage of Time: 20
Job Duty: - Develops and maintains metrics and reporting structure for campus partners, AVP, Administration, Board of Trustees, and system-campus leadership. Coordinates with Communications staff to create project related notices for campus faculty, staff and students, as necessary.
- Meets with campus representatives at any/all levels, as necessary, to address questions, concerns, complaints or any other issues with emphasis on leadership in the Academic units including deans and department chairpersons, Student Services, and Athletics, to maintain positive campus client relationships.
- Develops and maintains procedures for feedback regarding departmental actions and customer satisfaction.
- Acts as a liaison with Facilities Maintenance and Operations on non-capital projects that involve planning, design and construction by communicating with Operations and Maintenance administration, trades managers, trades specialists and contractors and other units as necessary. Represents the Planning, Design and Construction Department, occasionally in place of the AVP, and assists with decision-making and problem-solving high-level issues related to capital planning and projects across all system campuses.
Essential Function: Yes
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