Assistant Director, Capital, Sustainability, and Construction Management Services

at College of Lake County in Grayslake, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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The Assistant Director reports directly to the Director of Capital, Sustainability, and Construction Management Services. The Assistant Director assists and interacts with top-level administration of the college in strategic planning and long-range physical planning and development of the capital outlay program for the future benefit of the college. This position is responsible for supervising the Sustainability Manager and Project Managers responsible for capital renewal, renovations, and new construction to ensure projects are completed in a fiscally responsible manner while complying with Board policies, college standards, project management best practices, and sustainability goals.

1. Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

2. Specific degree programs: Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management or related field

3. Minimum years of professional experience: 7 years

4. Experience in: Commercial Construction, Life Safety systems, Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing systems, Building Codes, AIA contracts. Seven (7) years of progressively responsible understanding in construction project management, with substantial experience involving large, complex and highly visible projects and supervising project teams.

5. Minimum years of supervisory experience: 2 years

6. Demonstrated experience overseeing work sites for both new construction and remodel projects, coordinating site activities, and assuring that all disciplines directly involved in the project are in phase with the project goals and objectives.

7. Registered Architect, Professional Engineer or Project Management Professional ( PMP ) Certification.

8. Knowledge of Illinois Compiled Statutes and Community College Act related to procurement and construction.

9. Knowledge of Computer Aided Design (AutoCad 2020)

10. Demonstrated ability to read blueprints (Civil, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Life Safety, Landscape, etc.)

1. Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management

2. Knowledge of building codes. ( IBC , NFPA , ADA , IECC , Illinois Plumbing Code).

3. Knowledge of AIA Contracts.

4. Demonstrated knowledge of construction project management software (e.g., Procore, Projectmates, ProjectTeam).

Application review will begin immediately and continue until this position is filled.

+ Work Schedule

Core hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The College of Lake County is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, it seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including minorities, women and people with disabilities.

% of time: 40

1. Assists and interacts with top-level administration of the college in strategic planning, long-range physical planning and development, and development of the capital outlay program for the future benefit of the college.

2. Provides day-to-day management and leadership for capital and surplus projects, developing, implementing, and providing direction for major construction projects and initiatives. This includes the planning of new construction and major renovations and supervising the entire delivery process, including evaluating proposed designs, budgets and schedules.

3. Responsible for assisting with the planning, construction and renovation of space serving faculty, staff, students and visitors. Ensures special projects, annual projects and capital deferred maintenance projects are completed within scope, schedule and budget.

4. Assist with the development of a collaborative student-focused culture, assure fiscal viability of the organization, uphold policy and procedures, proactively lead talent performance and talent development, and build community relations as a collaborative partner on the Leadership Council and within the College’s shared governance structure.

5. Provides oversight for the development and implementation of the campus master plan, as well as leadership for land planning/landscape architecture, space programming and analysis, and integrated sustainable planning.

6. Manage and oversee work sites for both new construction and remodel projects, coordinating site activities and assuring that all disciplines directly involved in the project are in phase with the project goals and objectives.

7. Responsible for self-certifying building and site construction documents for accessibility, life safety, and review of code compliance on the Grayslake campus.

8. Oversee and provide direction to project managers, general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors performing work on the college campuses to ensure quality standards are met.

9. Oversee multiple projects simultaneously and must be able to work in a fast-paced, multi-task environment, balancing competing priorities and multiple project assignments.

10. Lead research and analysis used to develop the college’s sustainability strategies to ensure that construction practices, products, and services are environmentally friendly and compliant with government rules and regulations.

11. Provide management oversight to the Sustainability Manager to implement processes and technologies that reduce the college’s carbon footprint. Also works to promote and explain the college’s sustainability philosophy to internal and external audiences.

12. Collaborates with the Facilities department and Environmental Safety manager on construction activities across all campuses.

Strategic Leadership and Project Management

% of time: 30

1. Provide values-driven leadership to build and contribute to high-performing teams that provide excellence in customer service through innovative, creative and collaborative practices to all units and campuses within the College, as well as the external community.

2. Implement the strategic plan, develop a collaborative student-focused and community-focused culture, assure fiscal viability of the department, uphold policy and procedures, proactively lead talent performance and talent development, and build community relations as a collaborative partner on the Leadership Council and within a shared governance structure.

3. Champion the values of excellence, purpose, integrity, compassion, unity and inclusion as a leader of the College. Support student and employee success by demonstrating a commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful interactions with persons of diverse ethnic, cultural, socio-economic, or educational backgrounds.

4. Develop and promote the college’s vision, mission, core values, and long-term plans.

5. Oversees design presentations and monitors project design development. Responsible for developing college-wide design standards; is also a key member of the Aesthetics committee.

6. Responsible for overseeing the preconstruction, construction, commissioning, and project closeout phases of a capital con