Assistant Director Of Capital Projects - University Of Denver

The Department of Facilities Management & Planning (FMP) supports the
mission of the University of Denver by stewarding the physical University
owned resources to provide a healthy and safe educational environment for our
campus community. Through services of the departments of Capital Planning,
Facilities Management, Parking & Mobility Services, Auxiliaries & Real
Estate, and Business & Operations, FMP is responsible for the
maintenance of more than 5 million GSF of facilities located throughout the
state of Colorado including on the 130 acres of the University Park Campus,
the 740 acres of the Kennedy Mountain Campus, as well as additional sites.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Capital Projects & University Architect
(DCP&UA), the Assistant Director of Capital Projects is responsible
for directly managing 2 to 6 Project Managers serving FMP and providing
coordination with key partners across campus relative to campus-wide support
for construction projects. The position is pivotal as it serves to effectively
coordinate a wide range of simultaneous projects ensuring appropriate support
by FMP professional project managers and alignment to key campus serving
partners such as FMP units (Parking Services, Grounds & Landscape,
Operations, Mail Services, Environmental Health & Safety, etc.) as
well Campus Safety, IT, AV Services, Registrar, legal counsel, etc.
This role supports the shaping and ensures implementation of projects in a
manner that creates efficiencies and economies of scale over multiple fiscal
ye
In addition, this position is responsible for:
* Developing and documenting departmental processes and procedures for
implementing, managing, and record keeping of capital projects.
* Aggregating individual project metrics to present comprehensive reporting on
various items such as participation by disadvantaged businesses across the
project portfolio on an annual basis.
* Prequalification, conducting the selection process, and contracting for
General Contractors.
* Subcontractor evaluation for preapproved status for construction projects
* Construction contract review and participation in contract development and
negotiations
* Ensure adherence to University construction standards, review of proposed
exceptions and/or adjustments to those standards
Essential Functions
In addition to following the University of Denver's policies and
procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* ASSIST IN DEVELOPMENT AND OVERSIGHT OF CAPITAL PROJECTS THROUGH SUBORDINATE
PROJECT MANAGER TEAM. (10%)
* Serve as a primary resource for project teams to oversee that construction
for the University meets standards for aesthetic, safety, quality and
functionality as developed in design process.
* Maintains University design and construction standards, coordinates with
various stakeholders design reviews for construction, and serves to evaluate
and advocate for the appropriate system choices.
* Consult with and advise University stakeholders regarding design and
construction costs and schedules.
* Collaborate and cooperate with other FMP departments and across the
University to further implement sustainability guidelines.
* OVERSEE THE FACIITIES CONTRACTS OPERATION TO ENSURE EQUITY AND QUALITY OF
CONSTRUCTION BIDDING AND CONTRACTING DOCUMENTATION. (20%)
* Ensure all contracts and required project documentation needs are met;
establishing and maintaining the technical base of knowledge for the
University's physical facilities.
* Support the evaluation of qualified architects, engineers, specialty
consultants etc., periodically serving as a chair, cochair, or member of
a committee in the consultant selection process.
* Provide input for the Architect of Record selection process, maximizing
quality and cost control for consultants and contractors.
* Assist DCP&UA to develop and implement an evaluation program for
clients, architects project/construction managers, contractors and
other consultants after project completion.
* COORDINATES THE EFFORTS OF THE CAPITAL PROJECTS TEAM WITH FACILITIES
OPERATIONS AND EXTERNAL CONSTITUENTS (20%)
* Performs duties in the areas of responsibility to assist and support the
DCP&UA and AVC of Facilities Planning and Management in fulfilling the
University's mission in the development and implementation of the
University's integrated facility plan (IFP).
* Assist teams to develop successful conceptual solutions and implement
effective and cost-conscious solutions for capital projects.
* Develop and manage proactive communication protocols for all constituents,
including the University's senior leadership, primary project clients,
as well as community members and stakeholders.
* Maintain positive relationships with the external design and construction
community to best facilitate the process of consultant and contractor
selection.
* OVERSEE PROCESS DEVELOPMENT (30%)
* Develop and continuously improve the framework and methodology for project
scheduling, including appropriate planning and project management systems
with milestone identification and reporting.
* Works with Capital Project Team and other units in Facilities Planning and
Management to identify areas for process improvements and develop
team-oriented solutions to those problems.
* Work with DCP&UA to develop standardized budget forms and processes that
allow for planning and financial management of capital projects.