Executive Director of Planning, Design & Construction

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Job Posting Title:

Executive Director of Planning, Design & Construction

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUAM FA - Facility and Property Oversight (Anzilla R. Gilmore (00083590))

   

Work Location:

0125 Planning, Design and Construction

   

Pay Grade:

Professional

   

Job Description:

The Executive Director for Planning, Design and Construction (PDC) reports directly to the Associate Vice President of Facility & Property Oversight, administering a staff of architects, engineers, designers, managers, support personnel, and student workers to plan, direct and coordinate all facilities planning, design and construction primarily on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge but also supports all system campuses across the state of Louisiana. This position serves as a senior administrative head and is also responsible for the development of long-range university capital planning, space planning, safety code review & coordination. 

Job Responsibilities:

40%- Program Management, Planning, Design & Review: Supervises staff responsible for day-to-day planning, implementing, administering, and managing the design of construction and renovation projects campus-wide. Administers oversight and implementation of LSU Design Standards. Ensures all appropriate campus stakeholders are engaged as applicable to particular projects. Responsible for ensuring that all designs are reviewed by appropriate agencies for all applicable codes and regulations, inclusive of routine inspections by State Fire Marshal and corrections.

25%- Construction Program Management: Coordinates the scope of work on all development projects on campus, inclusive of Capital Outlay projects, and coordinates with appropriate campus stakeholders. Oversees Project Managers for all phases of construction, including attending various meetings related to construction phases and processes. Consults, advises and directs project managers on issues involving building design and construction. Acts as liaison between State Facility Planning & Control and LSU. 

20%- Capital Planning & Project Requests: Develops and implements long-range university capital planning and monitors capital programs. Administers governance process for defining needs and priorities for the university and developing development solutions to address needs. Provides technical guidance, management & supervision of staff in coordinating and preparing the annual Capital Outlay Request to the State. 

15%- Department Oversight and Misc.: Develops & prepares the annual budget and manages the departmental operating budget, including budget projections and overall departmental administration. Creates and implements operational procedures and efficiencies for the department. Acts on behalf of the Associate Vice President of Facility & Property Oversight and other duties as assigned in support of the design and construction of projects at all LSU system campuses. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management and 10 years of experience in facility design/construction/planning.

Some supervisory/administrative experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree

License: Professional Architect (RA) or Professional Engineer (PE) license

Experience- 10 years of supervisory/administrative experience in facility design/construction/planning in a university setting.

Special or Physical Qualifications:
In accordance with University Policy Statement 18, this position is considered essential and may be required to report or stay on campus in the event of an emergency or closure. 
 

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please provide a current resume.

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application. However, official transcripts are required prior to hire.

Attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Anzilla Gilmore at arg2@lsu.edu

   

Posting Date:

May 28, 2024

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisf