Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

The Division of Facilities Management functions to design, conduct, maintain and operate the physical facilities of the University. The number one objective of the department is to provide and maintain facilities that will enhance and support the mission and academic goals of the University. The approach is centered upon providing a superior level of customer service.

The department is one of several units that fall under the responsibility of the Vice Chancellor of Business and finance. The department is managed by the Associate Vice Chancellor and operates with the Director of Administration & Budget, Director of Planning Design & Construction, Director of Operations, and five Supervisors.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

Positions in this class typically plan, design, manage, and review construction, development, or manipulation of the physical environment for practical, esthetic, religious, or creative objectives, such as university facilities, office buildings, theaters, industrial facilities, landscaping, and/or other physical property. They assess programmatic needs, available funding, site constraints, and regulatory requirements and develop a design that addresses project requirements.

Knowledge-Professional/Technical - 20%
The position plans, designs, manages, and reviews construction development of the physical environment for practical, esthetic, or creative objectives, such as university facilities, landscaping, and/or other physical properties. Knowledge and applied understanding of a broad range of architectural concepts-including design and construction, related engineering fields, administration and customer service, public safety and security, and applicable building codes (ADA standards, Life Safety, etc.) and regulatory considerations, such as, UNC- General Administration, State Construction Office and Department of Insurance. Knowledge of business and management principles involved strategic planning, budgeting, and coordination of resources. Performs other duties as assigned.

Ability to review and provide guidance and direction to designers and contractors formed large-scale/complex projects; ability to provide guidance to university or agency officials in the long-term development of buildings, facilities, roads, parking structures, or other planning regarding the physical environment. Ability to serve as agency/university's main point of contact for the long-term planning and development of projects. Ability to act as lead project manager for multiple med-large scale/complex projects, acting in an administrative review capacity. Performs other duties as assigned.

Ability to provide professional services typically involved in all phases of development, from the initial discussion with the client through the entire construction process. Ability to handle project initiations, designer selections, and project planning. Ability to complete reviews of projects through all phases -programming and site analysis, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation. Shall require coordinating bidding activities with outside contractors, bid negotiations, and award contracts. Performs other duties as assigned.

Program/Project Management - 10%

Ability to evaluate and approve moderately complex program/project specifications for completeness, compatibility, and compliance with engineering principles, standards, codes, and design needs; ability to perform inspections/audits to ensure that proper procedures are followed. Ability to manage moderately complex programs/projects for completeness, compatibility, and compliance with engineering principles and design needs, and standards. Ability to identify and resolve project/program changes. Performs other duties as assigned.

Communication - 10%

Able to effectively provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. Able to actively listen to client needs and concerns. Performs other duties as assigned.

Leadership - 10%

Develops and manages program/project plans. Provides consultation on issues and requests from clients. Consult with higher-level professionals to discuss alternative solutions. May supervise architectural/engineering technician staff. Develops and implements short-term strategies consistent with agency/university goals. Performs other duties as assigned.

Budget Management - 5%

Manage project budget, update P-STAT monthly, work closely with the Budget and Administration Director for reconciling accounts in Banner, take proactive role in monitoring project contingency. Monitor and notify to reconcile Banner, CAPSTAT, and P-STAT monthly. Performs other duties as assigned.

Project Scheduling - 5%

Prepare preliminary project schedule at project initiation, update schedule in Primavera during all phases of design, reviews, bidding and award phase, construction phase through close-out. Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in the engineering discipline related to the area of assignment. The position may require licensure by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

A valid driver's license. Must have and maintain an acceptable driving record, preferably five or more years of driving experience with no more than one minor at-fault accident or violation in the past three years.

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume."
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.