Director - Facilities Planning and Construction

Position Announcement

Utah Valley University is seeking a Facilities Planning and Construction Director who is driven to shape and enhance the campus environment through thoughtful planning and successful project delivery. This role offers the opportunity to lead impactful construction and renovation projects from concept to completion, ensuring they are practical, compliant, and completed on time and within budget. As a key partner across the university, the Director collaborates with campus stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and state agencies while leading a skilled, multidisciplinary team. The position blends strategic leadership with hands-on coordination, allowing you to influence project standards, improve processes, and support a safe, efficient, and service-oriented campus. Ideal candidates will value collaboration, problem-solving, and delivering high-quality results that support the university community.

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Planning, Consultation, and Project Oversight: Leads the planning and delivery of construction and renovation projects in support of campus clients. Provides professional consultation services to translate client needs and program objectives into feasible, code-compliant building solutions. Establishes project standards and reviews work for constructability, regulatory compliance, and documentation quality. Oversees construction activities to ensure alignment with approved plans, schedules, budgets, and service expectations.
• Team Leadership and Resource Management: Leads and develops a multidisciplinary team of project managers, architects, and drafters. Establishes performance expectations, supports professional development, and conducts performance management. Allocates staff and contract resources to meet departmental priorities and service commitments while promoting collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Consultant and Stakeholder Coordination: Directs and coordinates the work of external consultants to ensure designs and deliverables meet project goals, regulatory requirements, and University Standards. Serves as the University’s representative with state agencies, architects, engineers, and contractors on capital development and improvement projects, ensuring effective communication and issue resolution.
• Governance, Standards, and Continuous Improvement: Serves as a departmental representative to the University Infrastructure Committee. Prepares and presents analyses related to project feasibility, cost, and operational impact. Establishes and maintains project documentation standards, including record drawings, warranties, and equipment manuals. Identifies opportunities to improve processes, service delivery, and customer experience.
• Operational Support and Special Projects: Manages or coordinates specialized operational activities as assigned, including furniture, fixture, equipment, art, and carpet planning and installation. Oversees utility shutdown planning and coordination to minimize disruption and ensure safe, compliant execution of construction activities. Other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related discipline plus six years of progressive management level experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the Summary of Duties totaling ten years.

Preferred Qualifications

Master Degree in leadership or related field

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of construction practices, project management, building and fire codes and DFCM High Performance Building Standards
• Knowledge of the IBC, Fire Codes, ADA , space planning, and other state and federal regulations related to construction
• Knowledge of architectural/ engineering principles, construction management, and cost estimating.
  
  

Skills

• Skill in communication, both written and verbal.
• Skill in plan reading and understanding of planned spaces.
• Skill in the use of CAD programs.
• Skill in the use of Office Suite programs.
  
  

Abilities

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, stairs and scaffolding.
• Ability to work in dusty, confined spaces.
• Ability to work from high places including roof tops and lifts.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with firm deadlines.
• Ability to work well in groups with a diversity of personalities.