Senior Campus Design Manager - Facilities Services

Campus Design Manger

MR15: Depending on education level and experience.

Overview

The Campus Design Manager reports to the Director of Design for Facilities Services, and is responsible for managing projects for and behalf of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville campus.

This senior level position leads the management of design efforts and coordination on all project types with a focus on major multi-million dollar capital projects on behalf of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) campus. This role is responsible for: ensuring projects are designed in accordance with the Campus Master Plan; acting as a customer-focused liaison between the University of Tennessee System - Department of Capital Projects (DCP), UTK Facility Services (UTKFS), and various UTK campus stakeholders; reviewing design documents for compliance with various design standards; providing input and assisting in the creation of revised or new guidelines, standards, and organizational processes; coordinating and overseeing design feedback from UTKFS and UTK stakeholders; determining appropriate solutions of complex design issues or concerns; serving as a mentor to less experienced design professionals; relies on personal and professional experience to guide decision-making; responsible to the extent allowed for project budgets, schedules, and quality with a high degree of customer service; Uses a high degree of creativity and latitude in decision making and works independently within agreed upon self created goals and priorities.

Qualifications:

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Review design drawings for technical accuracy and compliance with applicable Codes and University standard

- Ensure that all projects are designed in accordance with the UTK Campus Master Plan, and compliance with the mission and vision of the University

- Responsible for managing the project schedule and budget in coordination with various stakeholders such as Department of Capital Projects.

- Liaise with various departments to address specific concerns as they relate to the project/

- Report on the status of active projects. Present design considerations and constraints to UTK Leadership and stakeholders.

- Completes feasibility studies for potential short and long-term projects

- Reviews submittals, substitution requests, RFIs, change orders and other related construction documents as needed to coordinate with design intent.

- Perform site observations of ongoing construction projects; prepare written documentation of observations; coordinate actionable items with appropriate parties.

Qualifications:

- Registered Architect or Engineer in Tennessee, or the ability to be licensed within 3 month

- Requires a bachelor's degree and licensure in a relevant field (such as architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, interior architecture) and a minimum of ten years experience in the construction or design field. Minimum of 7 years as Registered Architect or Engineer with significant responsibility in design administration

- Must have a valid Tennessee Driver's License.

Skills:

Strong written and oral communications skills; knowledge of good architectural and engineering practices; ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse trades and groups of people; has a wide-range knowledge of building systems, components, and construction methods; has knowledge of building codes and industry standards; has knowledge of construction cost estimation; ability to effectively manage multiple projects at a given time; ability to resolve problems quickly and effectively; professionally licensed; ability to influence areas outside the technical area of expertise in a positive way and make actionable contributions to the team.

Attributes:

Successful candidate must be capable of operating independently, but skilled at working with others. Must have good oral and written communication skills and be capable of translating complex ideas to others of varying technical levels and personality types. Must be thorough, decisive and objective. Capable of researching complex code issues and seeking creative solutions within given parameters.