Director of Planning, Design & Construction

About the role

The Facilities Planning and Management (FP&M) department at Cal Poly Pomona plans, designs, constructs, maintains and improves campus buildings, infrastructure, transportation systems, landscapes, utilities and other physical assets. It is looking for a Director of Planning, Design & Construction to lead the design and construction side of capital projects, with a Monday to Friday schedule from 8am to 5pm. The position is full-time, at-will, in the Pomona area, with an anticipated hiring range of up to $160,008 annually.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, manage and oversee major and minor capital projects, public works, facility renewal and infrastructure improvements through the full project lifecycle, from pre-design to closeout.
• Set project scope, budgets, schedules, quality standards and milestones, and direct architects, engineers, consultants, inspectors and contractors.
• Lead campus planning, programming, space planning and project development, coordinating with campus partners on feasibility, prioritization and funding.
• Develop and administer procurement and contracting activities, including RFQs, RFPs, public works bidding and construction contracts, and oversee consultant and contractor selection and change orders.
• Coordinate design reviews, plan review, permitting, inspections and agency approvals, ensuring compliance with building codes, accessibility, fire and life-safety standards and CSU/University requirements.
• Manage project budgets, cost estimates, cash flow, progress payments and change management, and report project performance to university leadership.
• Advise campus stakeholders, prepare project reports and recommendations, and coordinate with the CSU Chancellor's Office, consultants, contractors and regulatory agencies.
• Supervise and evaluate Design & Construction staff such as project managers, project coordinators and inspectors, and set workload priorities and performance expectations.
• Develop and improve policies, procedures and project controls for the Design & Construction unit, and monitor program effectiveness.

Required profile

• Undergraduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or a closely related field, or a combination of education and experience totaling at least 10 years.
• Seven years of progressively responsible experience in public works, facilities planning, design, construction or capital project delivery, including project/program management, budgets and schedules, contract administration and regulatory requirements.
• Experience supervising or managing professional, technical or administrative staff.
• Experience administering the Building Code.
• Valid California driver's license and insurance.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills and the ability to act independently.