Job Description
The Associate Director of Planning & Design will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the planning & design staff in the department of Planning, Design & Construction, including but not limited to the Sr Architect, Director of Design Services, Engineers, Draftsmen, etc. This position will also be responsible for the solicitation, procurement and administration of project Architecture and Engineering (A/E) professional services contracts for Illinois State University (ISU) Facilities Planning, Design & Construction (FPDC) projects in support of the FPDC Project Managers. These service activities include A/E contract services, A/E project progress and quality control (reviews), A/E design and construction guideline and standard compliance, and FPDC design and construction guidelines and standard updates culled from project experience and reviews. This position is responsible for FPDC consultant procurement processes, A/E service delivery process improvements, design and construction guidelines and standards, and FPDC project document distribution, archives, and records management.
Additional Information
This position requires good analytical, organizational, A/E contract knowledge/experience, negotiation skills, design, planning and interpersonal skills. This position conducts in person, on-line video communications, telephone, and oral communications with all levels of the University community (FPDC clients, trades, etc.) and a wide spectrum of non-ISU entities including consultants and vendors (architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, suppliers, etc.). Required communications range from project Quality Based Selection (QBS) requests, requests for professional services proposals, requests for information, and negotiations related to planned project work or work in progress.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Interior Design or closely related field. Transcripts required – may be unofficial.
2. At least ten (10) years of full time (or part-time equivalent) experience in architecture, construction management, engineering or a related field, five (5) years of which should be in a supervisory role.
3. Understanding of Architecture and Engineering disciplines.
4. Understanding of professional design and construction contracts and project administration processes and documents.
5. Professional Design Service Contract Negotiation Experience.
6. Knowledge of all applicable Illinois building codes and all other applicable laws such as Americans with Disabilities Act.
7. Ability to work independently, exercise judgment, and make decisions.
8. Strong interpersonal, verbal, written, graphic, and presentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Minimum of five (5) years of responsible and successful experience in major planning and/or construction programs for a large public university or a comparable Corporate Enterprise
2. Knowledge of ISU Design and Construction Guidelines
3. Knowledge of ISU Design and Construction Standards
4. Knowledge and experience with BIM, MS Project and other graphic design and construction software programs
5. Ten (10) years’ work experience in planning design and/or construction related field.
Salary
$120,000-$140,000 annual
Links
ISU Jobs Website
Contact Information
University/Agency
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Illinois State University
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Department/College
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Human Resources
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Contact
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Colette Homan
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Phone Number
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309-438-8311
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