Duke University:

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Occupational Summary

Working Title: Director, Facilities and Infrastructure, Student Affairs

The Director, Facilities and Infrastructure is responsible for planning, directing and implementing activities which ensure the Division of Student Affairs’ total approach to its physical resources is well planned, successfully implemented and sustained. This includes responsibility for Division capital planning, renovation/construction related project management, capital and facilities project prioritization, and all residential hall space planning.

Work Performed

Maintain awareness of innovations in energy efficiency, sustainable design and business practices which impact student housing and living space, campus efficiency, and external perceptions of the university; develop and implement strategic and operational plans for Division physical space in accordance with overall University and Division design philosophy and priorities.

Identify need for, scope, prioritize, and develop capital plans for physical space renovation/construction projects for all residence hall physical space. Provide leadership and consultation for, and oversee capital plans for physical space renovations/construction in all other spaces of the Division of Student Affairs.

Develop, implement, and project manage renovation and construction project plans to accomplish stated goals within budget and timeline, while balancing needs of stakeholders and constituent groups within and external to the university. Includes capital projects, as well as non-capital projects and unplanned/as-needed projects.

Initiate, coordinate and evaluate cost estimates for renovation and construction projects; monitor project budgets and work toward completion; participate in final inspections to ensure compliance with approved specifications.

Resolve special construction problems and assist managers in determining priorities for changes during construction or renovation; monitor risk management including infectious disease factors related to renovation and construction projects.

Coordinate and facilitate multidisciplinary meetings to prepare user groups for renovations, construction and/or occupancy of space.

Assess and assign space according to prioritized utilization; negotiate usage of space, trading of space and coordination of related resources as appropriate.

Coordinate mechanical shutdowns; assess impact to facility and users to minimize risks and disruptions.

Maintain liaison with consulting engineers, architects, contractors, and other departments to obtain and relay information concerning cost and status of renovation projects.

Represent Departmental Administration regarding facility and space planning projects; advise senior leadership regarding construction and renovation projects; prepare special analyses and reports related to long-range planning.

Monitor funding impacts and ensure appropriate charges for space occupied; monitor and update plant accounting information and database regarding space.

Assist with developing a high performing operations team that sets and achieves services quality performance goals, objectives and policies in support of the HRL-FPO, Division of Student Affairs, and Duke University mission.

Assist with building a strong working relationship with collective bargaining unit Local 465 leadership and staff to ensure no interruptions of services. In conjunction with HR, participate in grievance resolution and jurisdictional interpretations as it relates to capital and deferred-maintenance projects.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training:

Work requires knowledge of construction and renovation project finances and technical administration generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.

Experience:

Work requires a minimum of five years experience.

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Skills:

N/A

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

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Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.