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Reviewed
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Date:………………..… 7/87
UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND
TITLE: Director, Capital Projects
DIVISION: Administration
REPORTS TO: Assistant Vice President, Business Services
GRADE: 18
SUPERVISES:
BASIC FUNCTION:
Responsible for planning and managing all new construction, major rehabilitation, and deferred maintenance projects involving all University facilities, grounds, and major utility systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain a
comprehensive working information base regarding the existing complement of
structures, systems, and landscape constituting the University’s physical plant
with detailed information on the configuration and condition of all such
components.
Develop and maintain
the University’s Five-year Asset Protection and Maintenance Plan, Major
Rehabilitation and Conversation Plan with detailed descriptions of prioritized
project funding needs and proposed funding sources.
Prepare in
conjunction with program specifications from the academic Deans and Vice
Presidents the University’s Capital Development Program for major construction
in accordance with State requirements.
Develop and
coordinate a five-year planning process in support of asset protection for
auxiliary enterprise facilities and the commitment of Maintenance Reserve
funds.
Work closely with
the Senior Assistant to the President on review of resource allocation for
capital projects.
Continue
implementation and further development of the Campus Master Plan for Parking,
Circulation and Landscaping.
Oversee the
construction requirements associated with the University’s Asbestos Abatement
Program.
Provide engineering
and architectural services for new construction and major rehabilitation and
renovation projects, working with campus departments to translate program
requirements into required facility components and configurations.
Work with the Office
of the State Building Inspector and other local, State and Federal departments
and officials regarding construction projects.
Oversee the progress
and performance of contractors undertaking construction and renovation projects
on the University campuses and manage the payment authorization process on such
projects.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform additional
duties as required.
LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:
Personal
computers and printers; word processing, database and spreadsheet software.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; minimum of five years’ experience in construction management, estimating, and drafting for construction projects and five years’ experience in managing professional personnel in an institutional setting. Preferred: Master’s degree; registration as a professional engineer.
ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO
REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.