Job Req ID: 113131
Associate Director, Design & Construction
Under general supervision of the Director of Operations, Design & Construction, we are seeking a Associate Director of Design & Construction who will oversee all phases of building design and construction for assigned projects.
The Johns Hopkins Facilities and Real Estate Design & Construction Department (D&C) is responsible for management of the design, construction and occupancy for all new construction, renovation, and capital renewal projects on the historic JHU Homewood campus, Mount Washington campus, JH at Eastern, JH at Keswick, Washington DC campus, Montgomery County Campus, Bayview campus and for all university schools and divisions, except the Bloomberg School of Public Health, School of Medicine, and Applied Physics Lab.
The Department also provides tenant fit-out services for the Johns Hopkins enterprise that, in addition to the above, includes the Bloomberg School of Public Health, School of Medicine, Applied Physics Lab, and Johns Hopkins Health System (Bayview, Community Physicians, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Howard County General, etc.)
The staff of D&C currently includes a Director, Associate Directors, Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and a Contracting team.
The Department collaborates with a broad constituency of Hopkins Deans, Department Chairs, Trustees, Faculty, Researchers, Senior Administrators, Budget Office, and Directors, as well as outside architects, engineers, and constructors to ensure that project management processes support the completion of projects on time and within budget.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Along with Director, responsible for building and maintaining a high quality, service oriented, professional design and construction department with an engaged staff performing at their highest level in a workplace environment where they feel empowered, respected, trusted and valued.
• Provide expertise on matters related to design and construction issues.
• Coordinates and recommends activities associated with project assignments, short- & long-term planning, risk management and evaluations and disciplinary actions for assigned personnel.
• Assists Director with formulating and implementing policy, recommending changes, establishing objectives and goals and assisting with professional development for D&C staff.
• With D&C staff, refine and implement project management procedures.
• Provides superior customer service to internal and external D&C customers by understanding the programmatic needs of customers and translating them into completed projects in a timely manner.
• Develop a high value service ethic such that internal clients rely on D&C for professional advice, guidance and project leadership.
• Provides inclusive planning and review approach with JHU operations, maintenance, management and service peers to deliver projects that are appropriate for their function, easy to maintain, durable, energy efficient, integrated with existing systems, and aligned with the strategic mission.
• Works cohesively with all units of Facilities and Real Estate to support the overall mission of the organization.
• Fosters collaborative relationships.
• Represents the university to external constituencies including architects, engineers, constructors, regulatory agencies, etc. on a variety of issues related to project development.
• Develops excellent vendor relations based on reasonable expectations, consistency in project execution, fairness, prompt payment, and enjoyable working relationships.
• Directs and participates in the development of project schedules and monitors progress to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Directs and participates in the analysis and definition of project budgets and plans, both long- and short-term. Monitors project development to ensure budget and schedule compliance.
• Ensures adherence to policies, procedures, and D&C project management standards.
• Monitor project development to ensure effective fiscal controls and reporting are in place and incorporates appropriate risk management practices related to renovation and construction projects.
• Promotes sustainable practices in the project delivery process.

Decision Making

• Promotes and manages economic inclusion opportunities in the project delivery process at phases in design and construction.
• Develops and reviews RFP’s to assure fair and accurate vendor proposals.
• Along with Director, Project Managers and clients, reviews proposals and bids, attend consultant and constructor interviews, and recommends contract awards.
• Reviews vendor contracts prepared by Project Managers to verify scope of work is accurately defined and consistent with institutional business practice.
• Incorporates Diversity and Inclusion best practices into decision making.
• Seeks opportunities for professional development for staff and broader team.

Authority

• Exercise appropriate decision-making authority for all assigned projects including program design and construction scope, schedule and budget.
• Provides recommendations to the Director regarding personnel issues including, but not limited to, hiring, firing, mentoring, coaching, goal setting, and disciplining.
• Conducts performance reviews for assigned staff.
• With the assistance of Human Resources, D&C Director, develops functional area leadership by identifying skills gaps, ensuring the availability of appropriate training, providing coaching and guidance, empowering employees to enhance their performance potential.
• Utilize the delegation of authority process & procedures to review, recommend, and execute work as appropriate.

Supervisory responsibility

• 5 to 7 Senior Project Managers and Project Managers
• Manage construction project teams.

Budget authority

• Complex project budgets and schedules (portfolio exceeding $400M or 30 active projects).

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven leader, manager and mentor with demonstrated successful change management skills.
• Collaborative, inclusive, self-aware, consensus-building management style.
• Builds and sustains positive and collaborative working relationships with a wide range of constituents.
• Extensive customer service and client satisfaction skills.
• Ability to create an environment encouraging collaboration, consensus based problem solving and positive diplomacy.
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize tasks, resolve problems, negotiate solutions and prioritize work to ensure resources are employed appropriately.
• Superior written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present complex material in a useful and understandable fashion to diverse audiences.
• Strategic thinker with proven planning skills.
• Committed to the mission of the University, customer service, and best practices in design and construction delivery.
• Ability to expeditiously learn and impact operations.
• Desire to and capable of utilizing JHU’s technology and management software systems.
• This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or other design related discipline.
• Fifteen (15) years of related experience with a proven track record of providing excellent customer service to internal and external clientele; including seven (7) years progressively responsible management experience with both projects and professional staff.
• Additional related experience may substitute for education and additional related education may substitute for experience in accordance with the JHU equivalency formula.

Classified Title: D&C Associate Director
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Associate Director, Design & Construction
Role/Level/Range: L/04/LG
Starting Salary Range: $110,700 - $194,000 Annually (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: JH at Keswick
Department name: Design & Construction
Personnel area: University Administration
Total RewardsThe referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
Education and Experience EquivalencyPlease refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
Applicants Completing StudiesApplicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
Background ChecksThe successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
Diversity and InclusionThe Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
Equal Opportunity EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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