Director of Planning, Design and Construction

UNCUniversity of North Carolina at PembrokeThe University of North Carolina at Pembroke is engaged in a search for a Director of Planning, Design and construction. This highly visible role will have oversight for capital, construction, planning and design for its existing campus infrastructure, plus direct oversight for their $90 million Health and Optics Center that is scheduled to break ground in 2026 / 2027.· Primary Purpose of the Role: · Responsible for conducting facilities planning and directing capital construction activities at the university. · Work with campus leadership as it relates to planning for new construction, renovations, space occupancy, inventory, and utilization. · Development of proposals detailing new construction plans, and the modification or improvement of existing facilities and the coordination of selection of architects and consultants to perform designs for construction projects. · Serves as manager and liaison of construction contractors to ensure adherence to design and construction requirements. · The Director will coordinate these projects with University units, the State Construction Office, the N.C. Department of Insurance, local and state approval agencies, and other offices. Reporting and Team: · The incumbent directly supervises five permanent construction project managers, Engineering / Architectural Technicians, and a Facility Planner. · He / she will also supervise the university program manager (Associate Director of Planning and Space Management). · The candidate will manage the University capital improvement project budget, and a staff of four Capital Project managers. His/her responsibilities will include the management of all phases of a project, from its inception through construction completion. · The Director will manage the process of defining building programs, including requirements for space, equipment, and infrastructure. Requirements of the Role: · The candidate must hold a professional degree in architecture or engineering. He/she shall possess an architectural license or be NC registered as a Professional Engineer. Professional registration as an architect requires at least a professional degree in architecture, a minimumof three years of supervised experience in the employment of a practicing architect and the successful completion of the national architectural registration exam. · Registration as a Professional Engineer requires a professional degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college or university, four years of direct design experience, and passing of a state administered National Council of Engineering Examiners (NCEE) exam. · The ideal candidate will have approximately ten years' experience in architectural or civil engineering design of buildings, five years of experience with direct oversight of construction projects is required. · Additional education coursework or degrees in management, computer applications, and communications are desirable. Other Aspects of the Role: · The role will report to the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Facilities. · The candidate will be a strong leader with solid communication skills. · The role will require the candidate to be present at the university on a daily basis. · The role will include a competitive base compensation package, with a generous benefits package.

Created: 2025-03-06