Account/Position No.:  40300/219550                                  Level 14

Position Title:   Director, Planning, Design and Renovation

Department:     Facilities Management

Expectations for All Employees

East Tennessee State University pursues its mission based upon core values.  An employee's job performance must support and exhibit the university's core values:

PEOPLE come first, are treated with dignity and respect, and are encouraged to achieve their full potential;

RELATIONSHIPS are built on honesty, integrity and trust;

DIVERSITY of people and thought is respected;

EXCELLENCE is achieved through teamwork, leadership, creativity, and a strong work ethic;

EFFICIENCY is achieved through wise use of human and financial resources; and

COMMITMENT to intellectual achievement is embraced.

Function of Position

Responsible to the Associate Vice President for Facilities Management, Planning and Construction for developing drawings and specifications to suit user’s needs for various projects around campus; reviewing and evaluating outside architects’ drawings and specifications for larger SBC projects; monitoring work throughout construction to ensure the university gets a quality end product; supervising drafting room and craft employees as required; evaluating condition of buildings on campus and responding to maintenance problems; answering after-hours campus emergency calls as required; and performing other related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

-           Evaluates space change requests for possible reallocation.

-           Updates and maintains the inventory for the Office of Facilities Management and submits findings to the Tennessee Board of Regents.

-           Designs and implements campus construction and renovation projects from conception to completion.

-           Supervises two non-exempt employees within the Drafting office and other craft employees as needed.

-           Develops drawings on AutoCad.

-           Prepares cost estimates.

-           Develops project specifications.

-           Reviews work of external architects for progress, completeness and quality.

-           Monitors quality of construction and compliance with contract documents.

-           Prepares written reports and submits to Architects with copies also being sent to the state construction administrator.

-           Details any non-compliant or questionable work.

-           Expedites resolutions of project issues between all project team members.

-           Monitors record drawing production and expedites project closeout.

-           Coordinates work during construction.

-           Maintains up-to-date campus building plans and manuals.

-           Answers after-hour calls and provides resolution.

-           Responds to system breakdowns by contacting the appropriate person or organization.

-           Inspects buildings for compliance with safety codes and standards.

-           Assists local and state inspectors with inspections upon request.

-           Initiates corrective measures for items needing maintenance.

Secondary Functions

-           Participates in facility evaluations.

-           Coordinates standardization of materials and equipment.

-           Orders materials for the Drafting office and construction jobs.

-           Completes work orders and requisitions.

-           Performs searches for information and materials including deeds, aerial photographs, site plans, tax maps, etc., at city and county offices.

-           Trains new employees.

-           Obtains bids from contractors and suppliers.

-           Composes general correspondence letters to architects, contractors and engineers concerning documentation of work and deficiencies in work.

-           Attends university meetings as a representative of the Office of Facilities Management.

-           Organizes tasks to achieve efficient and effective follow-through and completion.

-           Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

-        Knowledge of engineering and/or architectural principles.

-        Knowledge of construction and design.

-        Knowledge of various building codes and ADA guidelines.

-       Knowledge of design practices.

-       Ability to communicate effectively.

-       Ability to visualize and design construction and renovation projects.

-       Ability to take a construction/renovation project from concept to completion.

Supervision Given and Received

Performs under general supervision. Determines own methods of performing assigned work.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in construction related field and/or five years of project management experience in the construction field; ability to produce a fundamental critical path schedule required.