Director of Design and Construction - Fordham University (NYC, NY)
About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Title of Position
Director of Design and Construction
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Scheduled Hours Per Week
35
Department
VP for Administration
Campus
Rose Hill, Lincoln Center
Work Arrangement
Onsite
Hybrid Policy:
Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Design And Construction, the Director is responsible for supervising the Design & Construction Department.
This includes oversight covering Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses on various construction, renovation, and restoration projects throughout the University’s facilities.
Essential Functions
Oversees technical and financial aspects of construction projects from inception to completion. Supports projects at all University campuses and properties.
Delegates and assigns projects amongst staff; makes recommendations for the selection and supervision of outside consultants.
Oversees bidding processes, including analyzing bids and contractor selection, ensuring the procurement process follows departmental workflows and procedures.
Participates in capital project planning and budget preparation with Assistant VP and Direction of Operations.
Prepares and/or oversees engineering studies, meets with technical consultants, and prepares/reviews technical specifications.
Reviews construction drawings and specifications and approves/revises as required.
Maintains project schedules, inspects work in place, and authorizes payments.
Identifies, assesses, and manages project risks. Develops risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
Compiles reports for the AVP assessing project progress, performance, adherence to department standards, etc.
Management Responsibilities
Supervises the work of other Fordham employees who are individual contributors. Responsible for hiring, training and developing, managing performance and administering corrective action. Has significant input in compensation decisions.
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
B.S. Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related area.
Minimum of 7 years in construction management with supervisory experience of project managers.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
Proficiency in technical matters concerning overall construction, including strong knowledge of construction practices, methods, materials, and standards.
Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects independently and effectively.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree.
Experience in facilities design, construction, and owner’s representation.
PE or RA license or ability to obtain preferred.
Minimum Starting Salary
$176,000
