Director of Design and Construction (Updated)

Position Summary Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Director of Design and Construction for its campus in Boca Raton, FL. Responsibilities Manages, directs, and coordinates the operations of the Design and Construction department with oversight for all capital construction, renovations, and minor projects at all FAU campuses. Ensures that assigned resources meet with departments requesting construction/renovation services and appropriately advise on design requirements, compliance, budgets, and schedules. Collaborates and coordinates with internal and external constituents, including customer department leaders, Facilities Management units, Environmental Health & Safety, Building Code Officials, external permitting agencies, Infection Prevention, and Safety Departments on the development of project schedules and overall project needs, ensuring that all customers are included in timely review of project schedules, construction document reviews throughout design, and related documents during the project’s construction. Provides oversight, review, and direction to department staff to ensure successful project outcomes. Empowers staff to fully perform their duties in a professional manner and in accordance with all System policies, procedures, and expectations. Develops and reviews all architectural and engineering programs for the physical facilities. Responsible for the creation and development of drawings and specifications for all renovations and minor repairs to existing facilities. Supervises the work and assignments of professional and clerical Design and Construction staff. Participates in the review and/or selection of professional service and construction management consultants. Responsible for reviewing and approving Facilities Management documents and contracts, including professional services/construction management contracts, Guaranteed Maximum Price proposals, professional services fee scope/proposals, etc. Provides monthly reports for all minor and major projects status. Enhances professional growth and development by keeping current with related codes and standards, legislative developments, trends, and practices through participation in continuing education courses, professional organizations, seminars, and workshops, reading current literature, and maintaining professional contacts within the community. Assures effective close out of all projects with appropriate documentation and filing. Qualifications A master’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and six years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and eight years of appropriate experience required. Compensation Salary: $140,000 - $150,000 per year. Benefits Excellent benefit packages including medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending plans, employee assistance program (EAP) and much more. State retirement options including tax‑deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans. State employees public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) program: Sick leave pool program. Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion). Paid community engagement volunteer service day: Employee educational scholarship program (EESP) for eligible staff/faculty – tuition assistance after 6 months of full‑time employment. For in‑unit faculty, the program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply). Location Boca Raton, FL – Facilities Management. Work Schedule Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Occasional nights and weekends as needed. Equal Opportunity Statement Florida Atlantic University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr 6AM City, LLC