Director, Campus Capital & Space Planning
University of New Mexico | |
Monthly: $7,857.20 - $11,245.87 | |
life insurance, remote work | |
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque | |
1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map) | |
Sep 19, 2024 | |
Requisition ID req29635 Working Title Director, Campus Capital & Space Planning Position Grade 17 Position Summary The University of New Mexico is seeking an experienced and driven leader to serve as the Director of the newly formed Campus Capital and Space Planning. Leading all aspects of the University capital planning process, the Director is responsible for facilitating university wide capital priorities, long range vision plans and programming, development of prioritized projects for design and construction implementation for project readiness and university wide coordination. Partnering closely with university leadership, the director provides strategic planning and guidance in the development, coordination, and financial planning for capital projects and long-term planning initiatives for the university. Ensures requested projects and near-term prioritized capital projects are programmed/planned and approved for implementation. Duties and Responsibilities Include: * Leads the development and implementation of the University's capital plan, ensuring alignment with the institution's strategic goals and objectives. * Oversees the planning and programming of capital projects, including new construction, renovations, and infrastructure upgrades. Interprets project requests within the broader context of the University's needs and opportunities. * Works closely and collaboratively with University stakeholders, including senior leadership, academic and administrative departments, and other internal and external partners. * Collaborates closely with Facilities Design & Construction to ensure smooth and efficient project transitions. Reviews early phases of design to verify project scope and intent. * Develops comprehensive project plans, including scope, budget, and schedule. Works with key internal and/or external partners as needed. * Manages the University-wide project intake process. Prioritizes and organizes requests and moves projects forward to appropriate work group(s). * Coordinates with finance and procurement departments to secure funding for capital projects through grants, donations, bonds, and/or other financing mechanisms. * Develops and monitors the University's prioritized project financials, including one- and five-year capital outlay plans. * Manages the capital project budget, including forecasting expenditures, tracking costs, and identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies. Develops and monitors spend down projections and plans. * Communicates regular updates and reports to senior leadership and governing bodies on capital planning initiatives, project status, and key performance indicators. * Oversees the supervision of personnel, which includes work allocation, training, and problem resolution; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance. See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree; at least 7 years of progressively higher-level experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Preferred Qualifications
Additional Requirements Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department VP Institutional Support Svcs Staff (816A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Contract Term End Date Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $7,857.20 - $11,245.87 Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 6/20/2024 Eligible for Remote Work Eligible for Remote Work Statement Application Instructions Only applications submitted through A complete application consists of a resume, cover letter that outlines how you meet the preferred qualifications, and the contact information for three professional references. Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff. |