New Jersey Chapter of APPA

Director of Capital Planning, Design and Construction, Job Code 164APPA
William Paterson University

The University is seeking a Director of Capital Planning, Design and Construction to provide managerial and technical oversight for capital planning, projects, improvements, and strategic maintenance activities. The selected candidate will provide leadership and support to a variety of campus functions to accomplish University goals and objectives. This position reports to the Associate Vice President for Administration.

The Director is responsible for managing the activities of the department’s staff and contracted resources to provide all required project management services to engage stakeholders, provide communications, procure services, design in accordance with codes, and complete construction within established financial, functional, operational, and scheduling goals.   In addition, the Director plays an active role in strategic facilities planning, space management, design standards, and ensuring compliance with required procurement and approval processes.   Significant experience with development of capital budgets, workflows, policies, procedures, organized record keeping, assessment, benchmarking and systems for the efficient allocation of resources is required.  In conjunction with a wide range of constituents, the Director assesses needs and provides required services to the entire campus community.

A Bachelor’s degree is required. Preferred disciplines include: architecture, planning, engineering, project management or construction management.    A Master’s degree in Business or a relevant technical field is preferred.  

Associate Director, Facilities Engineering
Seton Hall University

The main function of this position is to ensure that work done on campus is performed seamlessly and within budget.  This includes work done by the 59 on-campus union tradesmen as well as architects and contractors working on capital projects.

Required Qualifications: 

Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; Master's Degree Preferred
Experience with management of unionized staff,
Knowledge of construction contract management & administration,
Proficiency in AutoCad and Archibus software,
Valid Driver's license,
Strong written and verbal communical skills

To apply, please visit the Seton Hall University website (www.shu.edu)

Seton Hall University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. It honors
diversity and respects the religious commitments of all its employees. In turn, its employees respect Catholic beliefs and values, and they support its mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.

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