Job Details

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Director Design & Construction - 1403

Position Number: 6721806
Location: Pembroke, NC
Position Type: Facilities Management

Director Design & Construction - 1403

Division: Finance and Administration
Department: Facilities-Construction
Working Title: Director of Planning Design & Construction - 1403
Vacancy Type: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

Min T/E Requirements:
The incumbent must hold a professional degree in architecture or engineering. He/she shall possess an architectural license or be NC registered as a Professional Engineer. Professional registration as an architect requires at least a professional degree in architecture, a minimum of three years of supervised experience in the employment of a practicing architect and the successful completion of the national architectural registration exam. Registration as a Professional Engineer requires a professional degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college or university, four years of direct design experience, and passing of a state administered National Council of Engineering Examiners (NCEE) exam.

Minimum of ten years experience in architectural or civil engineering design of buildings; a minimum of five years experience in the direct oversight of construction projects (may be concurrent with design experience) is required. Additional education coursework or degrees in management, computer applications, and communications are desirable.

FTE: 1
Salary Range:
Hiring Range: Commensurate upon Education and Experience
Position #: 1403
FLSA Status: Exempt
Months per Year: 12
Work Schedule:
Work Schedule Type:

Primary Purpose of Organization Unit:
Under the supervision of the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Facilities, Facilities Management is comprised of two departments; Facilities Operations & Maintenance and Facilities Planning, Design & Construction. The primary mission is delivering required services, financial oversight, and providing a liaison with appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies on matters related to planning, construction, operating and maintaining the physical campus environment. Facilities Management strives to provide a safe, clean, accessible, and attractive environment which enhances the abilities of academic and administrative departments to provide a personalized education experience.

Primary Purpose of Position:
The Director of Facilities Planning, Design and Construction is responsible for conducting facilities planning and directing capital construction activities at the university. This position is responsible for: (1) work with campus leadership as it relates to planning for new construction, renovations, space occupancy, inventory, and utilization; (2) the development of proposals detailing new construction plans; (3) the modification or improvement of existing facilities; (4) the coordination of selection of architects and consultants to perform designs for construction 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 State Construction Office, the N.C. Department of Insurance, local and state approval agencies, and other offices. The incumbent will also be responsible for project cost estimating and budget control, and will contribute to the formulation of the University biennium C.I. budget requests.

Job Description:
The incumbent directly supervises five permanent construction project managers (Engineering/Architectural Technicians and a Facility Planner) and a Business Officer. Additionally, as workload demands, the incumbent may supervise additional staff.

Management of University Capital Improvement Projects - The incumbent will directly supervise a staff of four Capital Project managers in the management of all capital improvement projects for the university. His/her responsibilities will include the management of all phases of a project, from its inception through construction completion.

Program: The incumbent will be responsible for managing the process of defining building programs, including requirements for space, equipment, and infrastructure. On some projects, the incumbent will have to secure authority from the UNC System Office.

Financial Control: The incumbent will provide input into the initial project process and manage or track the formal budget approval process, project spending during planning and construction, and payments for miscellaneous expenditures and designer fees. He/she shall be responsible for project budget control.

Schedule Control: The incumbent will establish schedules for project completion and monitor the status of assigned projects. The Director will expedite project processes as needed.

Designer Selection: The incumbent will manage the designer selection process including advertising, short listing and interviews. On small, selected projects, he/she may be required to perform architectural designs including sealing of drawings.

Building User Support: The incumbent will provide the building users with the necessary support to assure that needs are met by the completed project term.

Coordination of Project Reviews: The incumbent will manage the collection and reconciliation of university review comments at schematic design, design development and construction development phases; the incumbent will distribute the designer's responses to all comments, follow up to assure compliance or adequate reasons for non-compliance to comments, mediate conflicting comments, and provide formal university approval at each designer phase. Responsibilities will also include the shepherding of off campus reviews by the State Construction Office and other agencies having authority or jurisdiction.

Project Liaison: The Director is the primary point of contact between the designer and contractor and all university agencies.

Receipt of Bids: On behalf of the university, the Director will receive construction bids and manage the tabulation and negotiations to select contractors.

Award of Contracts: the incumbent will provide staff support in the process of awarding construction contracts.

Construction Review: Director will perform a post mortem on all completed construction projects, anticipate project's physical requirements and contribute to the budget estimating for planning construction, furnishing and equipment.

Space Planning and Space Management: Coordinate with the Facility Planner the planning for new construction, renovations, space occupancy, inventory, and utilization.

This position is Mandatory Personnel: Employees whose presence has been determined to be mandatory to University operations during certain types of adverse weather or emergency events.

Management Preference:
A minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in design and construction project management, preferably in a higher education, government, or institutional setting.

Lic or Certifications Required by Statute or Regulation: Must possess an architectural license or be registered as a Professional Engineer in North Carolina.

Professional registration as an architect requires at least a professional degree in architecture.

Registration as a Professional Engineer requires a professional degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college or university and passing of a state administered National Council of Engineering Examiners (NCEE) exam at the time of hire.

Job Opening Date: 11/13/2025
Job Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Posting Category: Managerial/Non-Faculty Professional
Posting Number: EPA01070

Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uncp.edu/postings/12806