This position has been segmented as Hybrid meaning there is a combination of three onsite days per week and the rest remote.
Responsibilities:
Program Level
- Assist in management and innovative development of facility prototype/standards and Optimization Program
- Support development and maintenance of design and construction procurement methods and the program/project management tool box
- Contribute to the development of departmental processes and tools
- Provide expert knowledge for forecasting and development of capital projects to USF internal stakeholders.
- Strive to develop trust with USF senior management and various project stakeholders
Project Level
- Lead development of a project feasibility studies and preliminary project, goals, budget, and schedule for assigned projects
- Partner with senior leadership to identify and develop the internal project team and responsibilities
- Recommend an approach for executing the development of the project, i.e., design/ build, design/bid/ build, sole provider program build and lead appropriate sourcing
- Lead scope clarification and development with internal stakeholders to define project parameters
- Identify and hire outside consultants and contractors to execute project
- Lead site planning and approval process with external consultants and governmental entities
- Lead building design with selected design professionals and contractors
- Perform on-going design reviews, subcontractor bid oversight, change order reviews, schedule and budget performance reviews, and construction quality checks
- Manage consultant and contractor payment process
- Manage construction punch and closeout activities
- Appraise consultant, contractor, and project team effectiveness
- Conduct Post Project Analysis
Secondary Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare or contribute to project reports for senior management
- Work with other USF departments on cross-functional initiatives
- Perform other design and construction related duties as needed
- Engage in industry benchmarking and evaluation of future innovative practices
- Other duties as assigned by manager
Relationships:
- Internal: Key member of the Corporate Real Estate Department; Develops meaningful relationships with key internal business stakeholders (Supply Chain, Stock Yards)
- External: Engaged with 3rd party consultants and contractors to deliver projects
Minimum Qualifications:
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in architecture design, construction management, or project management of industrial, distribution center. additional office project experience is a plus.
- Strong analytical and financial acumen skills: Able to gather data using appropriate methodologies and analyze that data in a manner that valid conclusions and insights can be drawn that assist in making important business decisions.
- Effective communication skills: Able to clearly present information through spoken or written word; reads and interprets complex information; listens well.
- Demonstrates leadership skills: Able to assume a role of authority, as necessary, sets expectations for co-workers and outside stakeholders, consultants, and contractors; keeps project team members focused on overall project goals; delegates responsibility and empowers associates and team members to make decisions and take accountability for decisions.
- Aesthetic Sensitivity: Able and comfortable with making aesthetic judgements related to architectural design, landscape design, and branding integration.
- Attention to detail: Able to perform work and job function with appropriate accuracy; carefully monitors processes and project activities to recommend and initiate changes that will improve results.
- Quality Orientation – Work with understanding and passion for quality outcomes.
- Strategic thinking: Willing to see beyond the normal project management routine by researching and embracing new technologies that advance departmental and USF organizational goals.
- Strong collaboration skills: Able to organize project teams and work with team members and stakeholders to develop solutions.
- Strong technical skills: Able to apply technical skills and knowledge in the areas of program/project management, building design, and general construction in a creative manner.
- Computer skills required: Microsoft Windows; Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, Office 365 and Sharepoint; Visio, AutoCad or TruView.
- At least 30% and up to 50% overnight of travel to construction sites
Education:
- Bachelor Degree or equivalent in architecture, civil engineering, construction management, or project management required
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