Associate Director Office of Design & Construction

Engineering a world of possibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Provide design and professional architectural and engineering services, project and construction management
• Provide expertise on matters related to design and construction
• Provide ongoing technical, and project design support to Mines administration, academic departments and facilities management, as needed
• Provide expertise on matters related to design and construction issues
• Directs and participates in the development of project schedules and monitors progress to ensure timely completion of projects
• Directs and participates in the analysis and definition of project budgets and plans Monitors project development to ensure budget and schedule compliance
• With ODC staff, refines and implements project management procedures
• Ensures adherence to policies, procedures, and ODC project management standards
• Develops RFQ, RFP and bid language for solicitation of professional services and construction services. Reviews, evaluates and critiques proposals to ensure fair, accurate and compliant awards of contracts
• Provides input on contracts and contract amendments to ensure proper scope, schedule and budget are documented
• Evaluates justification for additional services to contracted design services. Negotiates fair and appropriate costs for additional services
• Monitors, reviews and identifies areas of project risk for department projects, formulate plans to mitigate risk or recover from impacts to schedule and budget
• Evaluates and negotiates change orders on construction contracts

TEAM MANAGEMENT

• Coordinates and recommends activities associated with project assignments, short- & long-term planning, risk management and evaluations and disciplinary actions for 5-7 assigned personnel.
• Assists Director with formulating and implementing policy, recommending changes, establishing objectives and goals and assisting with professional development for ODC staff.
• Assesses performance of department projects, reviews PM staff performance and makes recommendations for improvements
• Provides recommendations to the Director regarding personnel issues including hiring, disciplining, mentoring, coaching and goal setting

CLIENT RELATIONS

• Provides superior customer service to internal and external ODC customers by understanding the programmatic needs of customers and translating them into completed projects in a timely manner.
• Provides inclusive planning and review approach with Mines operations, maintenance, management and service peers to deliver projects that are appropriate for their function, easy to maintain, durable, energy efficient, integrated with existing systems, and aligned with the strategic mission.
• Works cohesively with all units of Infrastructure and Operations staff to support the overall mission of the organization.

Minimal Qualifications:

• BS degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management or other design related discipline
• Ten years of related experience with a proven track record of providing excellent customer service to internal and external clientele in the area of design and construction; including five (5) years progressively responsible management experience with both projects and professional staff.
• Proficiency of use of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent Customer Service and communication skills
• Flexibility and problem-solving skills with the ability to proactively anticipate needs, and successful experience working well under deadlines.
• Successful experience managing staff with multiple projects with shifting priorities

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Colorado Office of the State Architect policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with the State of Colorado or public higher education capital and operational processes and procedures.
• Experience with complex projects on institutional campuses
• Experience negotiating disputes, change orders and settlements with construction contractors
• Competency in AutoCAD or Revit
• Licensed Architect or Engineer

Salary and Benefits

$127,800 - $144,700

Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate's education, training and experience as well as the position's scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.

Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:

• Flexible health and dental care options
• Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year - including a week-long winter break for entire campus.
• Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
• Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
• Free RTD Ecopass

All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the on-campus Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more), equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center and the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP). Coming soon is an on-campus daycare center. For more information about benefits at Mines, go to mines.edu/human-resources/benefits.

How to Apply

Applicants must complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, veteran status) and:

• Upload a resume or CV
• Upload a cover letter

While this posting may remain open until filled, application review will begin September 16, 2024. For full consideration, please apply by September 15, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Applications received after that date may not be reviewed.

References will not be contacted until later in the selection process and you will be informed before that contact is made.

Mines welcomes everyone to our team; in your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example - she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

Mines welcomes all qualified candidates to apply. It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities to promote diversity and inclusion at Mines. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection process and within our working environment.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on our site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources team at hr@mines.edu or 303.273.3250 for assistance.

Successful Completion of a Background Investigation is Required for this Position.

About Mines & Golden, CO

When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines.

Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines' scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society. Today, we are the No. 38 public university in the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2023).

Mines graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds.

At the same time, Mines faculty members are pushing their fields in new directions, whether that's manufacturing, space resources, quantum engineering, carbon capture or more. Mines was recently classified as a R1 "Very High Activity" research institution by Carnegie, a notable feat for any university but particularly one of our size.

That size - roughly 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students - also translates to a close-knit campus community, where employees have opportunities to get involved in multiple ways, continued professional learning is valued and everyone can make an impact.

Community Alliance groups bring together employees for professional development, networking, cultural awareness and community involvement, and all Mines employees also have access to the wealth of activities happening every day on campus - nationally-renowned speakers, special events and Mines traditions like Engineering Days, just to name a few.

And don't get us started on our hometown. We are located in the heart of Golden, Colorado --with its charming historic downtown and nearby hiking trails - and in close proximity to all that Denver and the Rocky Mountains have to offer. That includes the sunny, high-altitude climate and outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities that make the Denver area an ideal place to live, work and play.

Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world's problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a diverse and inclusive community, where our different perspectives, experiences and cultures enrich the educational and work experience?

Look to Mines.

Equal Opportunity

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.

Mines' commitment to nondiscrimination, affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a diverse student body and workforce.

Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequity or concerns for safety.

Colorado's premier engineering and applied science university for 150 years and counting