Associate Director, Design & Construction

The University of Iowa Design & Construction team is seeking an Associate Director to join their team. The position provides direct leadership for a team of UI construction project managers in managing on-site construction activities. Responsible for the delivery of effective project management services. This position will focus on the construction phase of projects and work with other D&C unit leaders to ensure effective project management throughout the life of the project, resulting in the successful delivery of projects to the campus.  Projects have a high level of complexity and can be high profile and have a greater impact on the operations of the institution. May be multi-phased with multiple contracts; project team may include staff from several disciplines and/or departments as well as Specialty Consultants. Project durations can be as long as 3-5 years. 

This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

Duties to Include:

• Oversee the planning, organization, monitoring, and control of projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources, to achieve project objectives.
• Provide direction, assignments, feedback, coaching and counseling to assure outcomes are achieved.
• Work with unit ADs to coordinate a smooth and seamless transition of project activities and responsibilities from design project managers to construction project managers.
• Oversee the review and verification of contractor’s submittals to ensure consistency with the project commissioning plan.
• Provide advice on development/interpretation of contract documents. Review design and/or construction for industry best practices. Review bids received with unit ADs and recommend contract awards to administration.
• Provide leadership and supervision to the Construction Management team including collaborating with Human Resources on recruitment process for any positions within area of responsibility.
• Responsible for the oversight and successful management of multiple project budgets within the Build UI software system.

Location: University Services Building

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

About Facilities Management Design & Construction:

Design & Construction leads a comprehensive and cooperative approach to design and construction excellence in creating a campus that is consistent with the University of Iowa’s status as one of the nation’s leading academic/research institutions.  We support the University’s mission to educate, provide community service and encourage environmental sustainability. Design & Construction takes an integrated and sustainable approach to the long-term planning and management of the University of I