Executive Director Of Program Management And Capital ProjectsThe University of New Haven, founded in 1920, is a private university whose mission is to prepare students to excel and lead purposeful and fulfilling lives in a global society. The university offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate programs and has been recognized for academic excellence, nationally and internationally. In addition to its main campus in West Haven, the university has a campus in Tuscany, Italy.The Executive Director of Program Management and Capital Projects will design, construct, control and monitor capital projects including deferred maintenance, programmatic renovations, and new construction.
Assist in developing and implementing facilities related strategies to support the current and future requirements of the University including space management and planning, furniture standards, and overall facilities building standards.You will:Analyze and refine capital improvement opportunities, priorities, budgets, and options consistent with approved capital planProvide technical feasibility, options and preliminary budget estimates and recommendations to University Planning leadership for consideration in establishing priorities.Prepare applications and analysis for construction approvals for various regulatory agencies including but not limited to Planning and Zoning, Inland Wetlands, Zoning, DEEP, EPA, Army Corp of Engineers etc.Coordinate and manage outside contractors and vendors including architects, engineers, construction managers, and other contractors in the execution of construction projectsDevelop and monitor project resource allocation and project budgets including hard and soft costsDevelop and maintain project scopes and schedules, coordinate project schedules with affected university constituentsResolve conflicts between design professionals, contractors, and affected agenciesAssist in ongoing coordination with appropriate regulatory agencies in support of capital projectsConduct analysis and evaluate options to support client's business requirements in the most cost-effective mannerDevelop strategies and practical solutions to support the University's Strategic PlansMonitor capital improvement budgetsCoordinate Facilities activities with other University resources such as IT, voice, data, and campus police, etc. that interface with or are influenced by construction activities and/or the capital programManage construction commissioning, transition to Facilities Operations and End Users (training/technical documentation/warranties), punch list and close out consistent with Facilities standard operating procedures.Confer with a variety of individuals in the university community and outside resources to discuss issues, coordinate activities, and resolve problemsAnalyze building programs and projects to evaluate performance in meeting objectives, and to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy changeMonitor and assess the performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective actionNegotiate or recommend contracts and agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal and state agencies, and other organizational entities in support of capital construction program. Coordinate with university purchasing department.Support long-range objectives through the development of implementation strategies and actions to achieve themOther duties as assignedYou need:Bachelor's Degree in related discipline or equivalent work experienceMinimum 10 Years of experience in related fieldsProfessional licensure and/or advanced degree preferredKnowledge in business and management principles involved in the execution of construction projects.
This should include resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resourcesKnowledge of economics and accounting principles and practices and reporting of financial dataKnowledge of customer and personal service principles and processes. This includes assessment of customer needs, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfactionKnowledge of public safety and security, including relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutionsUse of judgment and decision-making skills in considering the relative cost and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate oneStrong budgeting and financial management skillsUse of critical thinking skills to identify complex problems, strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problemsNegotiation skills to bring others together and reconcile differences and resolve conflictsGather information by observing receiving and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sourcesStrong interpersonal skills for constructive and cooperative working relationshipsAbility to develop and build teams by encouraging and building mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team membersAnalyze data and information to identify the underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate partsWhats in it for you:Health & Welfare Programs: Employees and their eligible family members, including spouses and dependent are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Programs.Wellness & Fitness: On-campus Recreation and Fitness Center for employees and families; Employee Assistant ProgramCommitment to Educational Excellence: Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents; Tuition exchange opportunitiesEmployee Discounts on products, services and educational opportunitiesWork/Life Benefits: Generous paid time off programs; progressive paid holiday schedule (including holiday break between Christmas and New Year's); 4 weeks of parental paid leave; flexible work schedules including summer hours where applicable*The University of New Haven is not a qualifying E-Verify employer and its use of E-Verify is limited to specific government projects. For that reason, candidates with STEM OPT authorization cannot be considered for employment.