Auburn University · 1 month ago
Assistant Director, Architecture & Engineering - Natural Resource Management Center
Auburn, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$111K/yr - $223K/yr
8+ years expAuburn University is seeking an Assistant Director for the Architecture & Engineering position at the Natural Resource Management Center. This role involves providing program oversight for architecture and engineering services to military installations, developing sustainable programs, and managing various projects while ensuring collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Develops an economically sustainable program capable of providing architecture and engineering services to multiple military installations throughout the continental United States
Manages architecture and engineering design projects
Responsibilities include evaluating work statements, crafting project proposals, creating detailed budgets, identifying and managing appropriate contractors, hiring and supervising remote staff, and ensuring projects are completed on schedule and within budget
Builds and maintains productive relationships with management staff at partner military installations and within the University
Supervises technical, support, research and/or professional staff members to support project-specific staffing and resource requirements
Manages the services of architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors for projects and programs
Identifies problems and deficiencies in design and recommends and/or implements solutions with military installation partners
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Building Science, Architecture, Engineering, or related field
8 years of experience in managing architecture, engineering, or construction projects and programs
Ability and willingness to travel as this position's duties require the incumbent to travel up to 1-2 weeks per month
Experience supervising or mentoring full-time employees, working with federal environmental regulations and legislation, or collaborating with or within military Engineering Divisions or Branches is highly desired
Comprehensive knowledge of project management principles, including management of budget and personnel, stakeholder relations, contracting, managing risk, and reporting
Successful track-record of administering grants, cooperative agreements, and/or contracts
Ability to manage multiple projects with multiple contractors simultaneously
Ability and willingness to travel
Driver's license valid in any state
Preferred
Graduate degree in applicable field is highly desired
Experience in managing architecture, engineering, or construction projects and programs
Experience supervising and/or mentoring full-time employees is highly desired
Applicable experience working with federal environmental regulations and legislation is highly desired
Experience working with or within military Engineering Divisions or Branches is highly desired
Benefits
Generous benefits
Educational opportunities
A culture of support and work/life balance
Company
Auburn University
Auburn University is an institute of higher learning that offers undergraduate and graduate courses.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25.89MKey Investors
National Safety CouncilDENSO’s North America FoundationNational Institute of Food and Agriculture
2025-06-25Grant· $0.05M
2024-10-30Grant
2024-06-26Grant· $0.89M
Leadership Team
Kelli Shomaker
Sr. V-P for Business and Administration and CFO
Katherine Alldredge
Executive Support Specialist to VP Advancement & Chief Operations and Strategy Officer
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