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Director, Construction Services
University of Memphis
Memphis, USA
Full-time
Director
Onsite
Discovered 6 days ago
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Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in: Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, Building Science or a relevant field.
- Ten (10) years of progressively responsible construction management experience.
- Five (5) years of leadership experience overseeing professional staff and construction programs.
- Experience managing large-scale capital projects and construction portfolios.
- Experience administering architectural, engineering, and construction contracts.
- Experience managing projects in higher education, healthcare, government, research, or comparable institutional environments
- Relevant experience may substitute for required education.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, or related field.
- Experience within a major R1 research university.
- Experience managing projects exceeding $25 million in value.
- Experience with state-funded capital programs and public procurement requirements.
- Experience overseeing laboratory, utility, infrastructure, and mission-critical facility projects.
- Professional Certifications: One or more of the following:
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
- LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
- Professional Engineer (PE)
- Registered Architect (RA)
- APPA Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP)
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Advanced knowledge of construction management principles and project delivery methods.
- Understanding of campus infrastructure, utilities, and facilities operations.
- Strong financial management and capital budgeting skills.
- Ability to manage complex stakeholder environments.
- Knowledge of higher education capital planning and public-sector procurement practices.
- Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
- Experience with project management software, scheduling systems, and construction management technologies.
- Ability to lead large, complex construction programs and multidisciplinary teams.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Responsibilities
- This position will remain open until filled. To receive first consideration, applicants must submit a complete application by November 2, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. Applications received after this deadline may be considered in subsequent rounds of review until the position is filled.
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Construction Services Leadership
- Direct and oversee all construction management activities for capital construction, major renovation, infrastructure renewal, and deferred maintenance projects.
- Establish departmental goals, policies, procedures, performance metrics, and project management standards.
- Lead, mentor, and evaluate project managers, construction administrators, inspectors, and support personnel.
- Develop succession planning, workforce development, and training initiatives for Construction Services staff.
- Foster a culture of accountability, customer service, safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Capital Program Management
- Provide oversight of the University's capital construction portfolio.
- Direct project prioritization and workload planning across multiple concurrent projects.
- Ensure successful delivery of projects from preconstruction through occupancy and warranty completion.
- Monitor project schedules, budgets, quality performance, risks, and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Develop and maintain long-range construction program schedules.
- Support development and execution of capital renewal and infrastructure investment strategies.
- Project Planning and Development
- Collaborate with Campus Planning and Design, Space Planning, Facilities Operations, Finance, Research, Academic Affairs, and Administrative units to identify project needs and priorities.
- Participate in campus master planning and long-range facilities development initiatives.
- Provide leadership in project feasibility analyses, project justification development, and business case preparation.
- Review conceptual plans, budgets, schedules, and delivery approaches.
- Financial and Budget Management
- Develop and manage departmental operating budgets.
- Oversee project budgets, expenditures, forecasting, encumbrances, contingency management, and financial reporting.
- Ensure effective stewardship of university, state, federal, donor, grant, and auxiliary funding sources.
- Review and recommends approval of project budgets, change orders, pay applications, and financial commitments.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings, value engineering, and operational efficiencies.
- Design and Construction Oversight
- Direct the administration of commissioning and construction contracts.
- Ensure project delivery complies with university standards, maintainability requirements, sustainability objectives, and operational expectations.
- Oversee construction administration activities including RFIs, submittals, field observations, change orders, inspections, commissioning, and closeout.
- Promote consistency in project delivery, documentation, and construction quality.
- Research Infrastructure and Specialized Facilities
- Support planning and construction of research laboratories, specialized facilities, utility systems, and mission-critical infrastructure.
- Coordinate projects impacting research activities, grant-funded programs, and specialized academic operations.
- Ensure project planning minimizes institutional disruption while supporting research continuity and growth.
- Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and research administration personnel to address specialized facility requirements.
- Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, building codes, accessibility requirements, and university policies.
- Coordinate approvals with relevant governmental agencies.
- Oversee construction safety programs and contractor safety compliance.
- Identify, evaluate, and mitigate project risks affecting schedule, budget, quality, operations, or institutional reputation.
- Contract Management and Procurement
- Supports consultant and contractor procurement processes, including RFQs, RFPs, bid evaluations, negotiations, and contract recommendations.
- Manage consultant and contractor performance evaluations.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with state, university, and public contracting requirements.
- Resolve complex contractual and construction disputes.
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as the primary liaison for construction-related initiatives.
- Develop strong relationships with academic leadership, researchers, administrators, students, and external stakeholders.
- Develops regular project updates for executive leadership, governing boards, and campus stakeholders.
- Facilitate effective communication regarding project impacts, schedules, milestones, and construction activities.
- Strategic Planning and Continuous Improvement
- Develop and implement project management best practices and performance standards.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance reporting systems.
- Utilize project management technology and data analytics to improve efficiency and accountability.
- Benchmark departmental performance against peer R1 institutions and industry best practices.
- Support sustainability, resiliency, asset lifecycle management, and energy efficiency initiatives.
- Other Duties
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of the University's mission and strategic objectives.
About University of Memphis
Higher Education2500 employeesFounded 1912
Student-centered, urban public R1 research institution.
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