Senior Director of Facilities Projects and Sustainability

Kenyon College is conducting a search for a qualified applicant to fill the position of Senior Director of Facilities Projects and Sustainability. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Senior Director of Facilities Projects and Sustainability is responsible for the planning and execution of capital projects – to include new construction, renewal and renovation. The position will be responsible for developing project scopes and budgets, supervision of design teams, general contractors, and construction management firms, and overseeing contracts and budgets. The position will support the COO in developing long range facilities plans and capital budgets, and will provide supervision to project management employees, while also performing project management functions on specific projects.
As a member of the Campus Operations leadership team the position will work closely with the Director of Facilities Operations and other campus leaders and stakeholders. A primary focus will be to ensure involvement and collaboration with operations colleagues to ensure that projects are integrated seamlessly into campus operations. The Senior Director will take a primary lead role for the Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability program and will support the COO and the related program committee to develop strategies and implement initiatives in support of institutional goals and objectives around environmental stewardship. This position serves as a member of the Campus Operations Group, Facilities Planning Group, and Environmental Stewardship/Sustainability Collaborative, and related subsets of these groups.

Essential Functions

The Senior Director has the following specific responsibilities:

• Serving as a collaborative and engaged partner across all campus functions.
• Supervising and coaching project management staff to achieve high performance standards and to ensure appropriate training and professional development.
• Providing guidance and direction to staff, contractors, and vendors in conjunction with the development and implementation of capital projects to ensure campus standards are met.
• Overseeing contract and budget documentation and procedures.
• Overseeing project documentation and records.
• Leading the business partner selection process for design, construction, and consulting initiatives.
• Collaborating with internal and external constituencies to ensure successful planning and construction of new facilities and renovation/renewal projects.
• Serving as the liaison with village, state and federal agencies, and governing bodies and ensuring compliance with all codes, laws, and regulations.
• Identifying contractors, consultants, architects, engineers, and vendors in conjunction with the Kenyon contracting policies and leading contract negotiations.
• Serving as the liaison with architects, contractors, and consultants and providing them with direction regarding project objectives, schedules, and budget.
• Coordinating contractor activities with campus constituencies to minimize disruption to academic and other College programs and activities.
• Making regular inspections of construction projects and attending regular and special project meetings to assess progress against project goals and schedules, and ensuring work is completed to contract specifications.
• Supporting updates to the Campus Master Plan.
• Developing a Sustainability Master Plan and Energy Master Plan in collaboration with the COO.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Success Factors

The successful candidate must have:

• Outstanding organizational skills
• Excellent technology skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong leadership and supervision skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.
• Fifteen years of experience in construction administration, project planning, or project management.
• Previous experience with Sustainability programs including design, construction, and operations.
• Experience with AIA contracts.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and complete Kenyon College Driver Training.
• Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a due diligence background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• LEED accredited professional.
• Experience with renewable energy systems planning.
• Current professional licensure as engineer or architect.
• Current certification in project management.

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