Director of Campus Planning & Capital Construction

University of Alabama at Birmingham; University (FL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Director of Planning, Design & Construction Management to lead a team of facilities staff, consultants, and contractors on major capital projects. You will establish priorities, budgets, and schedules, and coordinate with university administration for project approvals and funding.

The role requires a professional-level background in design and construction management, strong strategic planning, and experience with large-scale campus initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture, Architecture, Planning, Building Science, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and eight (8) years of related experience required.
• Work experience may NOT substitute for the education requirement.
• Knowledge of project programming, facility assessments, capital budgeting, consultant and contractor procurement, contract administration, and project delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary leadership for capital planning support and reporting, campus planning, facilities and project programming, and related reporting for Board approvals.
• Directs budgets and schedules for multiple capital projects, from small renovations to large studies.
• Coordinates selection of design firms and construction contractors for capital projects.
• Manages contract reviews to ensure compliance with terms and standards, and accelerates emergency projects when needed.
• Maintains project records, drawings, meeting minutes, and bid proposals with up-to-date information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Facilities management

Capital planning

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Project delivery methods

Education

Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture, Architecture, Planning, Building Science, Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or related field

Job description

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Director of Planning, Design & Construction Management to lead a team of facilities staff, consultants, and contractors on major capital projects. You will establish priorities, budgets, and schedules, and coordinate with university administration for project approvals and funding.

The role requires a professional-level background in design and construction management, strong strategic planning, and experience with large-scale campus initiatives.