Program Director, Construction Trades

Miami Dade College; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Miami is seeking a Program Director for Construction Trades to oversee program development aligned with industry standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for curriculum development, student support initiatives, and ensuring compliance with regulations. A Bachelor’s degree with extensive experience in construction management is required. This role also includes representation at industry events and the hiring and supervision of project staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and seven years or Master’s degree and three years of relevant experience.
• Professional experience in construction industry including project management.
• All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of construction trades programs.
• Collaborate on curriculum development and job placement initiatives.
• Develop initiatives to support student success and retention.
• Ensure compliance with college and funding agency policies.

Skills

Project management

Curriculum development

Program growth

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree

Job description

Miami Dade College is now accepting applications for Program Director, Construction Trades. The Program Director, Construction Trades is responsible for the planning, organization, management, implementation, continuous review, and analysis of the project. This includes ensuring that the project complies with funder's requirements, achieves objectives and outcomes, and is implemented successfully.

What you will be doing:

• Oversees the development of construction trades programs, ensuring alignment with industry standards.
• Collaborates on curriculum development, job placement initiatives, and advisory board activities.
• Develops and implements initiatives to support student success, retention, and completion within construction trades programs.
• Oversees the maintenance and enhancement of facilities, labs, and equipment used for construction trades education.
• Represents the department and institution at community events, industry conferences, and networking opportunities.
• Prepares and submits reports to grantors, detailing project progress, outcomes, and overall status.
• Ensures compliance with College and funding agency policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Identifies opportunities for program growth, innovation, and expansion to meet the evolving needs of the construction industry.
• Reviews and prepares materials for dissemination via articles, reports, presentations, etc.
• Hires, supervises, and evaluates project staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree and seven (7) years of related experience; or Master’s degree and three (3) years of related experience; including three (3) years of professional experience in the construction industry to include project management, plumbing, carpentry or other construction trades.
• All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution.

To learn more about this and other employment opportunities with Miami Dade College, please visit us at www.mdc.edu/jobs.