University of Massachusetts Amherst · 2 months ago
Director of Design-Build Program (Lecturer Calendar Year)
Amherst, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$80K/yr - $118K/yrThe University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public research university seeking a Director for their Design-Build program. The successful candidate will lead and instruct a service-learning initiative that allows students to construct projects for community partners, emphasizing design-build pedagogy and collaboration across disciplines.
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Responsibilities
Teaching a 6 credit undergraduate and graduate level DesignBuild design studio that leads to the construction documents for the upcoming project
Instructor for two 6 credit DesignBuild build courses during which the structure will be built
Teaching the BCT 313 course on light-frame, residential construction
Perform all necessary tasks required for the successful construction of the proposed design-build project as specified in the UMass DesignBuild Design Studio, including but not limited to the following: Prepare UMass DesignBuild site in preparation for student arrival for the start of the Build, i.e., tools, materials, construction equipment, safety equipment, etc
Procure all materials and equipment necessary for the build
Instruct students in all aspects of construction procedures including both tool and job site safety
Communicate and coordinate as necessary with assorted code officials, municipal authorities, specialty contractors, and materials suppliers
Complete construction as needed following the conclusion of the summer build courses, and ensure delivery to community partner
Primary management of the UMass Design Build program including, but not limited to the following tasks: Solicitation and procurement of projects for the DesignBuild program
Negotiations and agreements with community partners, the University, and/or other potential collaborators for DesignBuild projects
Fundraising for the projects and in support of the grant-funded faculty position
Overseeing program and construction finances and interfacing with University accountants
Interfacing with UMass Legal as necessary for annual agreements with recipients of DesignBuild projects, and managing agreements between all involved parties
Student recruitment
Outreach to media, donors, town officials, AEC professionals, faculty, UMass Administers, etc
Campus construction site supervision (maintenance and updating)
Work collaboratively and effectively to promote teamwork, equality, and inclusiveness
Work in partnership with colleagues within the CNS community and across the campus to support the Dean’s strategic priorities
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission and goals of the College of Natural Sciences
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g. architecture, building science, construction technology, construction management, civil engineering, or similar)
Construction Supervisor License (CSL) in Massachusetts or equivalent (by the time of hire)
OSHA 10 Safety License (by the time of hire)
Previous onsite experience in light-frame construction
Previous teaching experience in construction and/or design programs
Preferred
Architect license in Massachusetts (by the time of hire)
OSHA 30 safety license
Company
University of Massachusetts Amherst
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a public research university offering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs.
Founded in 1863
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$137.34MKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyThe Howard Hughes Medical Institute
2024-09-18Grant· $7.9M
2024-07-16Grant· $6.37M
2023-11-16Grant· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Christopher Salthouse
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Alejandro Reuss
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