NCCU Public Administration · 2 months ago
Assistant Director of Informal Projects
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expNorth Carolina Central University (NCCU) is a historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, dedicated to fostering innovation and progress. The Assistant Director of Informal Projects is responsible for supervising project managers, managing projects up to $4M, and ensuring compliance with building codes and regulations while fostering effective communication with stakeholders.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Supervise 2 PM’s in the department
Provide project management and oversight of projects up to $4M
Coordinate with Facilities Operations Director and Assistant Director on Facilities Operations’ the development of Minor R & R list of projects
Assure project loads are fairly distributed among project managers based on their skill sets, current workload, and areas of expertise
Assist the PMs with designer selection based on the type of project, past experience with designers, their current project balance, to assure the best fit is made
Assist PM’s with their understanding of applicable processes, regulations, codes and project parameters
Provide design consultation assistance on projects, as necessary, to move them along the design process
Review projects in design as necessary to assure fit and quality of projects is up to established standards
Assist the Director position and PM’s with management of designers and design contracts
Assist with fee negotiations when necessary
Work with PM’s and other PM’s in PDC to resolve problems in construction, change orders, value engineering, etc
Complete HR work planning, and bi-annual reviews for each of the project managers who report to this position
Work with administrative assistants and accounting staff to assure all accounting procedures and practices are best serving the unit
Assist the Director and administrative assistants with the oversight of the processing and tracking of project correspondence to include legal contracts, letter agreements, project request forms, requisition request forms, invoices, requisitions, purchase orders. Assure processes and procedures are in place to best serve the unit
Assume leadership role in the effort to bring green practices to the Facilities Management Division
Establish and maintain lines of communication with customers, design team, contractors, consultants, vendors and other stakeholders by ongoing dialogue throughout the life of the project
Ensure customers and all stakeholders are well informed of the status of the work
Communicate, as necessary, with the authorities having jurisdiction on projects, to include State Construction Office, City of Raleigh, NC DOT, NC DEQ, etc., on behalf of the unit and customers, in order to expedite the approval process
Attend interdepartmental meetings with campus customers and peers to represent PDC
Provide technical information at meetings in support of the unit’s mission
Manage the informal/formal designer and contractor procurement process for the projects up to $4M
Knowledge and application of governing building codes, NCCU and UNC system guidelines, laws of the State of North Carolina, and National Fire Protection Codes in addition to applicable industry standard practices for construction tolerances
Works independently with minimal supervision. This position may be asked to serve as an expert witness and/or provide expert testimony in such cases involving design or construction claim mediation, arbitration, and/or litigation
Assure PDC projects are meeting the goals of the campus customer groups, getting feedback at these meetings
Assist with prioritization of needs on campus to assure funds are used well and are fully exhausted at the completion of the fiscal year
Provide decision-making regarding expenditure of funds in order to meet multiple goals of the funding intent and University priorities
Assist campus customers with project development and provide an understanding of the project process, including cost and timing needed to deliver a successful project
Manage the documentation of lists of R&R priorities, lists of potential end-of-year projects, OC-25’s, CI-1’s and work assignments for the department
Work with the Director and budget personnel to verify requirements for funding, and capital authority for each project
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in the Engineering discipline related to the area of assignment
Some positions may require licensure by the North Carolina Board of Architects and the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions
Architect or Engineer with 3 to 5 years in supervision
Ability to obtain Registered Architect (RA), or PE license from NC preferred but not required
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance
Company
NCCU Public Administration
The North Carolina Central University Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) program trains leaders in public service by enhancing their knowledge, skills, and abilities through scholarship and professional development with a global lens.
Founded in 1985Durham, North Carolina, US
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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