Assistant Director, Architectural & Engineering Services

Represents the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents (as Owner) and the University's administration by (1) Assists in the administration and management of Architectural & Engineering Services; (2) Responsible for capital improvements long range-campus planning, design and construction program; (3) Serves as project manager for capital improvements projects; and/or (4) Provides daily construction administration of construction contracts.

• Assists the University Operations Associate Vice President of Architectural & Engineering Services with the overall administration of long range-campus planning, design, construction program.
• Provides day-to-day management, administration, and supervision of professional and supporting staff members.
• Ensures staff compliance with regulations and internal policies.
• Ensures staff is informed of and adheres to established health and safety practices associated with assigned tasks.
• Provides professional advice and consultation to the President, the Vice President of Operations, and to other University staff members, architects, engineers, and other as required for major new construction, renovation and alteration programs for both OU Norman, HSC, and Tulsa campuses.
• Represents the University during all phases of design, programming, and construction of both major and minor capital improvements projects.
• Assists in the analysis and review of the Universitys current physical facilities needs and guides planning of future campus development.
• Assists with the development of long-range plans for building renovation and construction, and the Campus Master Plan annually; and coordinates preparation of campus capital improvements program and budgets.
• Assists in the selection procedures and screens qualifications of architectural firms, engineering firms, and construction managers desiring to do business with the University for each project requiring outside professional services.
• Administering consultant and construction contracts; administering construction project procedures and conducting formal bid openings.
• Assists in the analysis of construction bids received and makes recommendations for award of contract to appropriate University officials prior to action by the University Board of Regents.
• Helps establish project planning procedures and directs project programming, design and construction programs.
• Maintains liaison with architects, engineers, and other professional consultants and contractors under contract to ensure construction project completion.
• Evaluates drawings, specifications, and other documentation to ensure that projects comply with University standards and requirements.
• Capital project management, including various meetings with a variety of constituencies, including users, consultants, contractors, University administration and other departments; and translating project requirements into architectural/engineering design program.
• Construction administration, including participating in project meetings; monitoring work for conformance with construction contract requirements; advising contractors, project architects or engineers, and University officials regarding project quality and schedule, coordination with other University departments and other project personnel; reviewing contractor submittals; responding to requests for information and other inquiries.
• Developing and monitoring project budgets; and reviewing and approving project expenditures.
• Prepares progress reports and communicates project status to University entities and with external parties (vendors, contractors, consultants, etc.).
• Coordinates work with local, state, and federal agencies involved in the Universitys construction program.
• Coordinates easement and right-of-way requests.
• Assists in the preparation of BOR agenda items related to those requests.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Please Note\: This position will have presence at our Norman campus, HSC campus, and Tulsa campus. Required Education and Experience\: Bachelor's degree, AND\:

• 48 months progressively responsible professional experience in architectural/engineering design.

Equivalency/Substitution\: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelors degree for a total of 96 months of related experience.

Skills\:

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Able to effectively evaluate projects & programs and produce comprehensive reports
• Strong ability to lead project teams
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Able to coordinate and organize goals and efforts of multiple constituencies
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Able to read, interpret, and evaluate construction drawings and specifications
• Ability to coordinate and organize goals and efforts of multiple constituencies
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Proficient in AutoCAD; Bluebeam

Licenses\:

• Valid Driver's License

Advertised Physical Requirements\:

• Physical\: Ability to engage in repetitive motion. Ability to lift heavy objects; ability to climb, including climbing ladders; ability to crouch, crawl, bend, or stoop; ability to draw, drag, haul or tug or push objects; ability to reach; ability to grasp; ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time; ability to touch and feel size, shape, temperature, and texture.
• Environmental\: Standard office environment. Visiting construction sites. Deals with occasional confrontation. Works in stressful conditions when meeting deadlines.

Departmental Preferences\:

• 7+ years post-graduation experience in architectural/engineering project management for an institution of higher education.
• 7+ years post-graduation experience in construction administration for an institution of higher education.
• 7+ years experience as a project manager on major capital projects with budgets of $25 Million or higher.
• Priority will be given to a candidate with prior/current experience with an institution of higher education.
• Experience training, mentoring, and managing a small team of 3-6 employees

Supervision\:

• Sr. Construction Project Manager-2 Capital Project Manager-2

Special Instructions\: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https\://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing .

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma\: The University of Oklahoma values our community's unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

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