Director of Design & Construction

Posted: 6/25/25
Deadline: 8/1/25
Salary: $95,000 - $115,000
Reference Number: 006528

About This Organization

UNC Asheville

Job Duties

The Director of Design and Construct is responsible for conducting facilities planning and directing capital construction activities at the university. The position leads and manages a multidisciplinary design and construction team.
This position is responsible for: (1) work with campus leadership as it relates to planning for new construction, renovations; (2) the development of proposals detailing new construction plans; (3) the modification or improvement of existing facilities; (4) the coordination of selection of designers and consultants to perform designs for construction, renovation, and repair projects; and (5) for serving as liaison and overseer of construction contractors to ensure adherence to design and construction requirements. Further, the incumbent will coordinate these projects with university units, the UNC System Office, the State Construction Office, the N.C. Department of Insurance, local and state approval agencies, and other offices.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed to practice architecture by the North Carolina Board of Architecture or be licensed in another state and be eligible for NCARB reciprocity in order to obtain a North Carolina license within 6 months of employment. OR Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina or licensed out of State and able to obtain North Carolina Professional Engineer within 6 months of employment.
• Accredited post baccalaureate degree or an accredited degree in Architecture or Engineering and a minimum of 3-5 years of directly related experience in Institutional and agency design.
• At least 3-5 years of leadership experience in a facility management and/or construction project management role.
• Knowledge of facility management and/or auxiliary services principles and practices.
• Knowledge of RFP and bidding process and contractual terms and conditions.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles, practices, and theories of architecture and design, considerable knowledge of materials, construction techniques, codes and standards, soils, project management, and the laws and ordinances pertaining to the design, construction and renovation of buildings and other facilities is required.
• Ability to generate designs and to review the designs of outside consultants, and the ability to read and interpret all associated plans, codes, and specifications is basic to this position. The individual must also have the ability to conceptually conceive design solutions, to estimate costs, schedule and manage projects, and to technically direct subordinates who are doing so, and to review and evaluate their work.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to establish and maintain effective working relationships is fundamental to this position. Must be able to work as part of a team.

Salary

$95,000 - $115,000

Other Info

https://jobs.unca.edu/postings/8381

Required Application Materials

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