Senior Assistant Director, UMKC Planning, Design, & Construction, 28471

The Assistant Director will play a key role in supporting the Director's leadership in the management, direction, and strategic vision for planning and construction operations at the University of Missouri - Kansas City (UMKC). This position will involve collaborating with various departments and stakeholders to reinforce the successful execution of construction projects, adherence to budget and timelines, and alignment with the university's long-term goals.

The Assistant Director of Planning, Design, and Construction will report directly to the Director of Planning, Design, and Construction. This position will ensure project schedule milestones are established and met for all construction projects, and the position will provide operational level support for capital construction projects and act as the owner's representative for capital projects assigned. The Assistant Director will develop and oversee processes for establishing construction project schedules, risk management plans, cost performance reports, and project priorities. The position will be the subject matter expert for construction management and ensure projects are compliant with department and university policies and procedures.

• Establish best practices and standard operating procedures related to all aspects of construction management including, but not limited to, regulatory compliance, quality control, personnel, safety, cost management, change management, risk management, and enforcement of general conditions of the contract for construction.
• Establish best practices and standard operating procedures related to all aspects of construction management including, but not limited to, regulatory compliance, quality control, personnel, safety, cost management, change management, risk management, and enforcement of general conditions of the contract for construction.
• Establish best practices and standard operating procedures related to all aspects of construction management including, but not limited to, regulatory compliance, quality control, personnel, safety, cost management, change management, risk management, and enforcement of general conditions of the contract for construction.
• Acts as the "owner's representative" on campus construction projects, including interpreting, administering, and enforcing contracts during the construction phase.
• Performs assignments and responsibilities of varying degrees of complexity and diversity.
• Works within broad guidelines and policies, providing input to policy development and improvement as requested.
• Evaluates information/data from field sites to review project status.
• Performs quality assurance for construction projects and reviews safety practices.
• Solves complex problems and analyses.
• Analyzes project feasibility and design studies relative to needs and budget, space needs, layout and arrangement, selecting materials and the more specific design of construction systems and details.
• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams.
• Explains difficult or sensitive information with a goal to build consensus.
• Maintain relationships with contractors.
• Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines using capital planning and construction management software such as Unity Construct (formerly known as e-Builder) or Microsoft Project; develop master construction schedule, lookahead reports, and variance reports for reporting to university administration; ensure schedules and milestones. The UM System uses Trimble Unity Construct for Bidding, Contract Management, and Project Management.
• Oversee risk management for construction projects; identify financial, schedule, or scope risks that the organization may face; prepare risk responses and action plans to decrease risk factors.
• Coordinate the planning, management and implementation of operational policies, procedures, and recommendations for construction services at UMKC.
• Implement short and long-range departmental goals, objectives, polices, and operating procedures; monitor and evaluate programmatic and operational effectiveness, and effect changes required for improvement.
• Mentor and train the project management and construction staff to prepare and submit comprehensive budget estimates, project status update reports, and cost tracking reports.
• Confer with departmental personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, or construction issues.
• Work collaboratively with University of Missouri's System Facilities Planning and Development office to develop systemwide protocols and procedures and ensure compliance with System policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with University, state, federal and local regulatory requirements, as well as environmental impact issues. Assess safety compliance needs pertaining to the campus' physical assets.
• Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations.
• Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
• Develop and implement quality control programs.
• Implement new or modified plans in response to delays, bad weather, or construction site emergencies.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to representatives of the owner, including administrative staff, construction project managers, or clients.
• Perform, or contract others to perform, pre-building assessments, such as conceptual cost estimating, rough order of magnitude estimating, feasibility, or energy efficiency, environmental, and sustainability assessments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Position Responsibilities for Assistant Director

• Assist the Director of Planning, Design, and Construction with staff support and supervision, client relations and ongoing collaborations as needed.
• Work with internal clients (Vice Chancellors, Deans, Dept. Chairs, Faculty and Staff) to assess current space utilization and determine future space needs.
• Develop strategic facility planning documents including, but not limited to floor plans, site plans, spreadsheets, studies and reports.
• Assist with conceptual space programming efforts for building renovation and new construction projects.
• Prepare space related reports, charts, graphs, & drawings for both internal and external clients.
• Analyze, interpret and synthesize information from space data files and communicate findings for administrative decision making and planning.
• Provide conceptual space planning solutions to include:
• Collaborate and coordinate with in-house and consultant architects, interior designers, engineers, project managers and construction managers.

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired as necessary.

• PMP certification
• Professional registration in Architecture, Interior Architecture or Engineering
• 7 to 10 years of experience in all phases of construction is necessary, including working knowledge of building codes, regulations, and standards. Previous experience as a construction project manager.
• Higher education experience in facilities capital & space planning, design, and construction
• Supervisory, and experience in mentoring and training others

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Comprehensive computer knowledge and understanding of AutoCAD or similar computer-aided design and software application, Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.), basic understanding of the International Building Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design, project management, organizational skills and communication skills.

This is a full-time (100% FTE), benefit eligible, salaried (exempt) position. Anticipated starting salary from $93,000 to $100,000 per year commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity.

$93,000 to $100,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity.

Open until filled, review of applications to begin on January 16, 2025.

Supervision Exercised

• Acts as a resource and/or mentor for colleagues with less experience.
• Lead small or large capital projects with manageable risks and resource requirements as assigned.

Kansas City offers the best of both worlds-a vibrant, urban community with Midwestern appeal. The city's rich history and its modern-day, innovative thinking come together to create an eclectic group of neighborhoods that offer a little something for everyone. From thriving arts districts, an energetic downtown nightlife, casual to upscale shopping and champion sports teams, you will have no problem making yourself at home. Of course, one of Kansas City's biggest claims to fame is its food, especially its world-famous barbecue. Foodies will delight in the culinary scene found throughout the city. Ranging from award-winning chefs to cozy pizza joints, Kansas City definitely is not lacking any flavor.

UMKC's campuses are conveniently nestled in the middle of all the action. Volker Campus is just minutes from the legendary Country Club Plaza, perfect for shopping or restaurants for lunch or after-work happy hours. Surrounded by hip neighborhoods and eateries, the Health Sciences Campus is located downtown near University Health Truman Medical Center and Children's Mercy Hospital.

UMKC is proud to be "Kansas City's university," and the campus and its people celebrate all the characteristics of the surrounding community. To learn more about life in Kansas City and find more resources, visit VisitKC.com.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call Human Resources at 816-235-1621.

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