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University of Miami · 10 hours ago

Executive Director, University Architect

Coral Gables, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

The University of Miami is a premier research institution and academic health system seeking an Executive Director, University Architect for their Coral Gables Campus. This role involves providing design leadership and vision for the development of the University’s built environment, overseeing various departments, and ensuring alignment with the University’s strategic goals.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Leads, oversees and guides the functions and activities of various departments including of Architecture, Interior Design, Campus Planning and Space Planning and Analysis to ensure a high quality of service in support of the University’s mission and values

Leads, oversees and guides the vision for the Building Design Standards, the Interior Design Standards and Guidelines, the Interior Signage Standards, the Donor Signage Standards, the Space Standards, the Campus Paint Palette Guidelines, the Campus Grounds Standards and Campus Signage and Wayfinding Standards

Leads, oversees and guides the campus master plan, the planning and design of facilities expansion and major renovation efforts in support of the University’s strategic plan

Leads, overseas and guides the development and implementation of departmental design procedures and work process standards

Reviews and approves all design submissions to the City of Coral Gables Board of Architects, and related Design Review Committees for conformance with the University’s design standards and vision

Reviews and evaluates the planning of campus facilities for conformance with the University’s sustainability goals and best practices

Serves as design Liaison of the University for the City of Coral Gables Board of Architects and related design review boards

Adheres to and Supports the University and unit-level policies and procedures related to the design of facilities and campus environment

Reviews, monitors and assesses team performance and completes periodic reviews

Supports Strategic Planning for the Facilities Operations and Planning Division

Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets

Qualification

Architectural softwareDesign leadershipProject managementStrategic planningSustainability practicesCollaboration skillsAnalytical skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationCreative problem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent required

Certification in relevant specialty or field

Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience

Ability to lead, motivate and promote teams in a collaborative environment

Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations

Ability to establish department goals and objectives that support the strategic plan

Knowledge of business and management principles

Ability to analyze, organize, prioritize and improve work processes, procedures and collaboration with the various departments

Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others

Ability to develop institutional design standards, project management processes, and the ability to develop design vision that align with the University's design vision

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly to leadership and stakeholders

Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically

Strong understanding of architectural software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam) and project management tools

Commitment to the University's core values

Company

University of Miami

Glassdoor3.9

At UM you'll join a diverse and energized academic community.

Founded in 1925

Coral Gables, fl, US

5001-10000 employees

http://miami.edu

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