• Participates in the planning and formulation of design alternatives and solutions for major construction projects; provides conceptual estimates, feasibility studies, and cost estimates, and may coordinate the production of basic design plans and construction documents.
• Develops and administers project budgets and fiscal controls, contracts, and quality control provisions; performs project cost estimating and value engineering, as appropriate.
• Oversees all aspects of the day-to-day management of construction projects; monitors and coordinates work performed by architectural, engineering, and construction firms, as well as institutional, state, and local entities.
• Reviews and interprets proposed designs, architectural drawings, and bulding specifications for appropriateness to required function and/or institutional standard, and initiates revisions where appropriate; advises consultants and clients as to how best to achieve required results.
• Ensures that project operations are in compliance with design specifications and with university, state, and federal policies and regulations.
• Establishes performance and delivery criteria, ensuring that client and institutional requirements are being met; prepares project specifications, and coordinates procurement, as appropriate.
• Authorizes the issuance of contracts, purchase orders, and change orders, and approves contractor invoices for payment.
• Directs work sequencing to expedite project delivery and to minimize disruption of ongoing institutional operations.
• Inspects, approves, and accepts completed projects for the institution, ensuring conformance with institutional standards, building and life safety codes, and architectural/engineering specifications.
• Represents the institution in business with customers, consultants, contractors, and other public and/or private agencies and organizations.
• Researches and prepares various reports pertaining to operations, equipment, policies, procedures, and/or other issues, as appropriate.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
  

Bachelor's degree in a related technical or engineering discipline with at least 5 years experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of architectural design and planning principles and procedures.
• Ability to develop and present building estimates and feasibility studies.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints and/or technical manuals.
• Technical knowledge of building components and their function.
• Knowledge of building components life cycle values and maintenance requirements.
• Skills in workflow analysis and management.
• Knowledge of contract documents and specifications.
• Records maintenance skills.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and/or supervision to architects, structural engineers, and independent building contractors.
• Ability to negotiate and manage contractual arrangements.
• Knowledge of the operating practices of construction, architectural, and building firms.
• Ability to foster a cooperative business environment.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local building codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Knowledge of procurement rules and regulations.
• Ability to make complex operating, administrative, and procedural decisions.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Ability to assess contract compliance and product/service quality.
• Knowledge of budgeting, cost estimating, and fiscal management principles and procedures.
• Ability to perform site inspections and/or approve installations.
• Skill in the use of computers, specifically in a PC, Windows-based operating environment.
  

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