UC Davis
Executive Director of Capital Projects
Salary or Pay Range: $129,000.00 - $294,000.00 budgeted range $210k- $250,000 commensurate with experience
Reporting directly to the Associate Vice Chancellor & University Architect (AVC), the Executive Director of Capital Projects (EDCP) is a confidential senior management position with Design and Construction Management (DCM) and a member of the Finance, Operations and Administration (FOA) leadership staff. EDCP is responsible for execution of capital project funds currently exceeding $1.5B. EDCP is responsible for two large project management units within the Capital Projects Group (CPG), dedicated to the on-time and on-budget execution of capital projects. EDCP is also responsible for the cost and schedule controls unit in DCM. EDCP is responsible for developing and administering policies and programs, manages significant human, financial, and physical resources, and functions with a very high degree of autonomy. EDCP is responsible for the stewardship of department resources and the development of systems and procedures to protect organizational assets. EDCP determines and/or recommends staffing assignments for projects under design or construction, and provides administrative oversight for teams of project managers, with emphasis on daily operations, functions, and ensuring that project progress and completion meets approved cost, schedule and program expectations. EDCP acts on behalf of the AVC to direct overall management of DCM when AVC is absent from office. EDCP manages staff and advises DCM Senior Management on all aspects of capital project execution of new and existing facilities. EDCP works in close coordination with peer facilities units within Finance, Operations and Administration (FOA) including Facilities Management (FM), Safety Services (SS) including Transportation Services (TS), Fire and Police. EDCP is a leader in relations with other organizational units at a high level ensuring the campus receives the greatest value in meeting project objectives while considering long-term impacts and available resources. EDCP is a senior resource within FOA for collaboration and coordination of capital projects and has primary responsibility for implementation of the capital project program. EDCP coordinates with the Designated Campus Building Official (AVC) and the Delegated Campus Fire Marshal ensuring capital improvement projects have been designed and constructed compliant with applicable building codes and regulations, thereby assuring that new and renovated facilities provide safe and healthy environments for the campus community. EDCP collaborates with peer executive directors to establish design principles, standards, and goals; coordinates the plan review process; and ensures projects meet best design and construction practices. EDCP may represent DCM/AVC at meetings and conferences in matters related to design and construction, planning and budget requirements. EDCP ensures the coordination, supervision, and performance of all activities within the unit necessary to the short- and long-term operational goals, budgets and objectives.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position
• A current California architect’s license.
• A bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• 15 years of experience in the architecture profession managing complex capital projects and staff with expert knowledge and experience in planning, budgets, schedules, design, construction, environmental issues, legal issues, federal, state and local laws, regulations and practices governing planning, building design and construction, state and federal legislative processes.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, oral communication, and negotiation skills to establish and maintain respectful, effective and cooperative relationships with clients, donors, faculty committees, campus and university administrators, campus departmental stakeholders, permitting agencies, budget and funding authorities, architectural and engineering consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
• Advanced financial, budgeting and cost management skills, including interacting with and synthesizing widely divergent viewpoints and interests including knowledge of current project and construction costs and experience with industry standard cost estimating systems.
• Advanced skills to lead, direct and manage personnel and teams working on unique and technically difficult projects in a complex administrative environment including selection, training, evaluating and as required, taking corrective action.
• Skills to serve as a resource to staff including articulating procedures and processes to staff, measuring process performance and using innovative strategy to select, develop and implement a variety of direct and indirect strategies to improve outcomes.
• Advanced organizational skills including consistently and effectively meeting budget and time deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
• Ten years of experience in an institutional or public setting, including higher education.
• Knowledge and understanding of University and campus policies, procedures, practices, and resources to direct project administrative processes.
Key Responsibilities
• 80% - Capital Project Program Management
• 10% - Staff Management
• 10% - Consultant Selection/Contractor Recommendation
Special Requirements – Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position
• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
To view full job description and submit an on-line application visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at:
http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=300382
Job ID #77275
The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
