Position Summary
Reporting to the Executive Director of Capital Projects Planning & Construction, this role provides collaboration, communication, innovation, and leadership in support of the University’s construction operation. Effectively collaborates with cross-functional team members establishing a high-performing team that is capable of cross-utilizing skill sets in support of the department’s initiatives. Directs, manages, and oversees small and large capital, non-capital, deferred maintenance, special repair, and departmental projects. Responsible for managing schedules, budgets, and staffing. Balances project workloads and requirements for a team of project managers and engineers. Inspires collaboration between operational leaders, support departments, capital planning, and end users. Establishes and fosters a culture within the Planning & Project Management team focused on finding success through strong collaboration with all parties.
Accountable for establishing goals to meet project budgets and schedules, as well as managing the logistics and the potential impact of projects at the University and Nebraska Medicine. Provides guidance to staff ensuring that projects are executed by focusing on the following principles: cost effectiveness, quality, safety, code compliance, and schedule; while meeting the program requirements. Maintains focus on concurrent projects in various stages of construction. Develops departmental guidelines, procedures, and services to consistently encourage and demonstrate action in fulfillment of the Campus Services Mission, Vision and Values. Must possess the ability to effectively communicate ideas, provide direction, inspire collaboration, develop and mentor skilled professionals, and promote and develop high-performing teams. Provides leadership and guidance to project managers that facilitate and/or coordinate the design and construction, communications, decision making, and problem solving between project owners, Facilities Management, construction teams, architects, designers, and other project stakeholders. Actively participates in selecting project architects, engineers, and other professional consultants and contractors. Oversees and assists as needed in the preparation of technical, bidding, and construction documents. Approves project budgets and other costs and provides leadership in negotiating contracts and change orders.
Position Details
Additional Information
Posting Category: Operations
Working Title: Director, Planning & Project Management
Job Title: Facilities Senior
Salary Grade: FP33S
Appointment Type: B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY
Salary Range: $110,200 - $176,300/annual
Job Requisition Begin Date: 09/25/2024
Application Review Date: 10/03/2024
Review Date Information: Initial application review will begin on the date provided. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Required Experience: 10 years in a lead/manager role in a construction and/or engineering/industrial related field.
Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
Preferred Education: None Preferred
Preferred Experience: None specified
Preferred Computer Applications: Microsoft Project
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