What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Capital Projects position at Louisiana State University?
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Director of Capital ProjectsPosition Type:
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Job Summary: Oversee the Capital Project program for the university including administering contracts with designers and contractors, support in preparing the annual Capital Outlay request and supervising project managers within the Capital Project Management and Development group.
Job Duties:
Oversee the capital project program using outside designers for the university including supervisory responsibility of the professional capital project management staff within the Capital Project Management and Development group. Responsibility for managing the design, bidding, contracting and construction management efforts for all projects over $1Million involving outside design consultants for LSU. Collaborate with the Campus Planning group to ensure the outcome of all project developments are within the context of long term campus plans and University facility design standards & guidelines. -55%
Performs project management and oversees the plan review process for projects within the Capital Project Management group, as well as for other projects not being managed by this group, to ensure that project developments meet University facility design standards & guidelines. Responsible for staff training and development. -20%
Collaborate with stakeholders to prepare the annual Capital Outlay Request for LSU and general capital planning for future capital projects and deferred maintenance needs prioritization, including supporting the master planning and strategic capital planning efforts for future capital developments -15%
Collaborate with the Executive Director in policy development for the overall PDC department relative to policies and procedures applicable to project management and processing for the overall department. Other duties as assigned. -10%
Additional Requirements:
- This position is considered operational essential and may be asked to work during an official closure but is otherwise not required to report to the physical campus during a closure and whose absence does not present a risk to the safety, resources, and well-being of the campus per FASOP HR-01.
- This position regularly engages in financial matters including handling credit cards, cash, grant funds, or other university funds, and must undergo a credit check per FASOP HR-04.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related with 7 years of related experience
LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.
Minimum Licenses:
Driver's License
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree with 7-10 years of experience in Design and Project Management related to construction in a university setting. Leadership Experience.
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Special Instructions:
Attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application.For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Paul Favaloro at pfavalo@lsu.edu.
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Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
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LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HCM Contact Information:
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email
HR@lsu.edu
. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.
