Assistant Director of Informal Projects

Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Position Information Position/Classification Title: Engineer III Working Title: Assistant Director of Informal Projects Position Number: 617493 FLSA: Exempt Appointment Type: Permanent – Full Time Tenure Track: No FTE: 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months EEO-1 Category: Officials & Managers SOC Code: 51-9199 – Production Workers, All Other Position Overview Be an Eagle – Where Purpose Takes Flight! Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress. Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work‑life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement. An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight. Visit NCCU.edu . Primary Function of Organizational Unit Facilities Management, one of the operating units in the Division of Business and Finance, exists to maintain and operate a physical environment that is conducive to learning, teaching, and research. To this end, Facilities Management is responsible for all aspects of the operation, maintenance, construction and renovation of the buildings, utilities, and grounds of the NCCU campus. Primary Purpose of Position The primary purpose of this position is to carry out the mission of the Planning, Design and Construction (PDC) department, which seeks to support the overall goals and objectives of the Facilities Management Division. The position is charged with supervising and monitoring the workload of two permanent design, construction and support staff members. They manage all aspects of projects from planning, design, and communication to stakeholders and budgeting for projects up to $4M. They lead by example and guide their staff, as they perform day‑to‑day project management. They must be able to apply governing building codes, NCCU and UNC system guidelines, laws of the State of North Carolina, and National Fire Protection Codes in addition to applicable industry standard practices for construction tolerances. They serve as the PDC / Facilities representative for internal and external organizations. Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Manages the competencies of total staff, seeks sources and opportunities for employee training and growth, directs the management of program and staff resources, and involves employees in strategic planning and implementation. Develops strategies to improve quality of service, performance, and budgetary/operational efficiency, and provides fiscal oversight for area and may be involved in full cycle budget creation and implementation for agency/university. Communicates major and/or complex situations and actions internally and externally, interprets rules and regulations, serves as a technical resource in developing responses to the media, and ensures effective articulation of written conclusions. Develops and maintains professional working relationships in complex and/or difficult situations, seeking appropriate input from others, internal and external to the program, to develop new policies and procedures. Interacts with a broad‑based University community and project stakeholders—including designers, consultants, contractors, University students, faculty, committees, campus leadership, outside agencies, and community interests—and clearly expresses and presents moderate‑complex project information. Creates and produces informational products, negotiates contract disputes, and applies comprehensive knowledge of professional engineering/architect theory, techniques, and practices. Applies thorough knowledge of local, state and federal rules/regulations, supervisory practices, and human resources policies relevant to job duties. Manages complex work situations, anticipates potential problems, develops solutions, and applies innovative engineering/architecture designs when appropriate. Manages budgets/contracts, resolves design errors/omissions, and provides recommendations for assigned projects. Reviews and evaluates contractual documentation and correspondence for complex capital improvement projects, ensuring completeness, compatibility, and compliance with engineering and architectural principles. Minimum Education/Experience Bachelor’s Degree in the Engineering discipline related to the area of assignment. Some positions may require licensure by the North Carolina Board of Architects and the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Architect or Engineer with 3 to 5 years in supervision. Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation The ability to obtain Registered Architect (RA) or PE license from NC is preferred but not required. Equal Opportunity Employer Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University’s internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company‑sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy. Primary Responsibilities And Duties Supervise 2 PMs in the department. Provide project management and oversight of projects up to $4M. Coordinate with Facilities Operations Director and Assistant Director on Facilities Operations’ development of Minor R & R list of projects. Assure project loads are fairly distributed among project managers based on their skill sets, current workload, and areas of expertise. Assist the PMs with designer selection based on the type of project, past experience with designers, and current project balance. Assist PMs with understanding of applicable processes, regulations, codes and project parameters. Provide design consultation assistance on projects, as necessary, to move them along the design process. Review projects in design as necessary to assure fit and quality of projects is up to established standards. Assist the Director position and PMs with management of designers and design contracts, assisting with fee negotiations when necessary. Work with PMs and other PDC PMs to resolve problems in construction, change orders, value engineering, etc. Complete HR work planning and bi‑annual reviews for each of the project managers who report to this position. Work with administrative assistants and accounting staff to assure all accounting procedures and practices best serve the unit. Assist the Director and administrative assistants with oversight of the processing and tracking of project correspondence, including legal contracts, letter agreements, project request forms, requisition request forms, invoices, requisitions, purchase orders, ensuring processes and procedures are in place. Assume leadership role in bringing green practices to the Facilities Management Division. Posting Detail Information Posting Number: EPA03421P Open Date: 10/30/2025 Date desired for closing or initial review: Close Date Open Until Filled – Yes Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate) Letter of Recommendation 1 Letter of Recommendation 2 Optional Documents DD-214 (Veterans Only) NGB23A or NGB22/DD256 (National Guard Only) Licenses and/or Certification required by Statute or Regulation Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). #J-18808-Ljbffr NCCU Public Administration