Director of Planning, Design and Construction
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University of North Carolina at Pembroke

The 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 minimum

of 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.