This is skilled, professional work involving overseeing and coordinating all activities related to new and proposed construction and renovation projects at the University. Work involves planning, overseeing and coordinating the work of architects, engineers, contractors, vendors and University personnel engaged in construction projects on the campus. Position reports to the Senior Director, Design & Construction/University Utilities, and interfaces with architects, engineers, contractor supervisors, Facilities Management supervisors and University departments. Work is reviewed for program effectiveness and overall results through conferences and reports.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists architects and University personnel in the preparation of plans and specifications for new construction and renovation projects.

Prepares opinion of probable costs for new construction or renovation projects, as required by the Senior Director of Design & Construction.

Assists in soliciting bids for new construction or renovation projects, and individual vendors, as required by the Senior Director of Design & Construction.

Coordinates the activities of construction personnel, Facilities Management, Parking & Traffic Management, and Public Safety personnel to insure minimum disruption of academic and related operations.

Coordinates and plans construction and renovation project activities to minimize parking problems as well as coordinates outside party parking privileges.

Coordinates construction and renovation projects to maintain safe conditions for University students and personnel as well as coordinates outside party security clearances.

Assists and enforces, through the built environment, University Public Safety goals and practices.
Maintains liaison with the architects, engineers, vendors and contractors engaged in the planning, construction and initial start-up operations of new or renovated facilities.

Inspects construction work of all projects for workmanship, proper materials, conformance to plans and specifications and conformance to completion of schedules and project budget.

Conducts and attends job meetings on all projects for which responsible.

Provides periodic reports to the Senior Director of Design & Construction on the progress of all projects.

Records changes and modifications to plans and specifications during construction in order to provide information for preparation of as-built drawings for permanent record and file.

Ensures that accurate final drawings, which include all construction changes, are provided by the architects and contractors engaged in construction and renovation projects; maintains a file of these drawings at the Facilities Management Departmental Office.

Develops and maintains capital and non-capital project budgets, as well as University departments’ cash flow projections and schedules.

Prepares opinion of probable costs for proposed maintenance, renovation and construction projects.

Performs related work as required.

Completes other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, architectural or civil engineering, or related engineering field from an accredited institution and five to ten years of experience in construction and/or maintenance work with supervisory experience, or any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions.

Preferred qualifications:

Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Possesses thorough knowledge of the methods, practices and techniques of renovation and general construction work, computer and CAD skills a plus.

Possesses thorough knowledge of the occupational safety and health regulations and other governing authority regulations related to building construction.

Ability to maintain liaison with architects, engineers, vendors and contractors and act as department’s representative.

Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with University personnel, contractors and City and State agencies in order to coordinate, manage and complete major capital improvement and construction projects properly.

Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, schedule and direct the work of others.

Strong ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; the ability to respond promptly and effectively to requests and concerns is a priority.

Ability to conduct job-planning meetings with architects, engineers, contractors and University personnel.

Ability to demonstrate good judgment, confidence, dependability and thoroughness in carrying out assigned responsibilities.

Ability to read and interpret all types of engineering drawings and specifications.

Possesses knowledge of computer software packages to complete assignments (software may include word processing, spreadsheet and database applications); ability to learn and use other programs to complete new requirements; knowledge of, or ability to learn, computer-aided design software packages.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.

Ability to physically and visually monitor multiple project locations within University properties on a daily basis.

Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and influence others.

Completion of the Foundations of Successful Leadership Program within first year of employment.

Demonstrated commitment to diversity and ability to interact successfully with a variety of constituents within and outside the campus community.

Strong commitment to customer service.

Commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent with the University’s Mission. Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students, faculty, staff and others).

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.
Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University values equality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. We aspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflects contemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campus community. We particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our charter membership in this region's HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/).
We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university and its Spiritan heritage by visiting http://www.duq.edu/about/mission-and-identity/mission-statement. Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which they see their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community and furthering its mission.
Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.