Position Summary         
The Director of Facilities Planning and Real Property is responsible for managing all liaison activities between the College – its personnel, strategic capital planning, initiation, and budgeting of design & construction projects, real estate transactions, and space management – and the UGA Office of University Architects and UGA Facilities Management Division. Responsibilities also include oversight of more than 17,000 acres and 3,000,000 square feet of B budget facilities, as well as coordinating facilities issues with three directors of plant operations for Tifton Campus, Griffin Campus, and 4-H Facilities, superintendents of research & education centers, farm managers, extension administrators, the Dean, Associate Deans, Assistant Deans, senior college staff and department heads.

Proposed Starting Date
05/01/2023

Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities #1: Coordinate facilities and real estate issues at outlying campuses, extension facilities, and research farms. These locations include the Griffin Campus, Tifton Campus, 4-H facilities at Rock Eagle 4-H Center (Eatonton), Fortson 4-H Center (Hampton), Burton 4-H Center (Tybee), and Wahsega 4-H Center (Dahlonega), Coastal Georgia Botanical Garden (Savannah), research farms in Blairsville, Calhoun/Rome, Watkinsville, Greensboro, Midville, Reidsville, Plains, Camilla, & Attapulgus. Many of these visits involve attendance at planning and/or construction meetings for ongoing design & construction projects. Other visits focus on planning for facilities repair and upgrades. Additional activities at these locations include coordinating timber sales, employee agreements for on-site housing, and advising on leases/operating agreements as requested. Regular on-site attendance and strong relationship building with the folks on the ground at these locations is a high priority for this position. Best practices include a minimum of monthly travel to the three large physical plant locations – Tifton, Griffin and Rock Eagle. Percentage of time 25%

Duties/Responsibilities #2: Serve as CAES representative with Architects, Engineers and consultants hired by UGA for larger college projects where full design documents are required. Clearly communicate CAES interests and needs to Architects and Engineers for them to be able to successfully perform their tasks, including but not necessarily limited to programmatic requirements, as-built information, utility information, sequence of operations, and test & balance reports. Familiarity with UGA design and construction standards and ability to determine specific UGA requirements is critical in order to maintain consistency on campuses. Review partial design documents and offer up suggestions for improvements. Coordinate the testing of suspect hazardous materials on campus for asbestos and lead paint content and maintain a file for tested items. Coordinate any possible requirement for archeological assessment and or historical preservation review through the Athens OUA office. Complete GEPA assessment forms for projects with any ground-disturbing activities.
Participate in the management of design & construction projects on the Athens Campus and outlying properties. This includes preparation and signoff of FPIFs (Facilities Project Initiation Forms) and determination of funding sources in conjunction with the College Business Office or remote business offices. Percentage of time 35%

Duties/Responsibilities #3: Act as liaison between the units of the College and University Finance & Administration units – OUA, FMD, Real Estate, ESD, and Risk Management. Activities include monthly meetings to review project status with OUA & FMD and keep projects moving, as well as representing CAES interest in the monthly facilities meeting held by the Office of Research. Real Estate and Procurement matters may also require interaction with the Office of Legal Affairs and the UGA Real Estate Office. Percentage of time 15%

Duties/Responsibilities #4: Provide guidance and support to CAES administrative and operational employees regarding University guidelines, design standards, and procurement requirements. Particularly, assist the operational employees to solve problems and plan for future interactions with UGA administration. This includes the identification of funding sources and disbursement of funds. Percentage of time 10%

Duties/Responsibilities #5: Supervise and provide direction for Hoke Smith facilities staff, which includes a facilities manager and four other individuals. Scope includes management of Hoke Smith Hall and Hoke Smith Annex, grounds at Hoke Smith and Ag & Environmental Services Lab (AESL), and management of CAES vehicle fleet. Percentage of time 10%

Duties/Responsibilities #6: Manage the annual MRR request cycle and maintain records of capital requests and deferred maintenance needs throughout the College. The MRR cycle includes distribution of the initial call for projects, guidance as the units prepare project lists, receipt, and tabulation of those requests (averaging $18 million per year), presenting the lists to the senior college administration for prioritization, assisting the units prepare final documentation of the priority projects, and prepare the final submission to the MRR committee. Respond to other periodic requests from the University Business Office, such as capitalization of projects. Percentage of time 5%

EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Minimum Qualifications             
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications              
A degree in architecture is preferred.
Knowledge of University Building Standards is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, or construction management and five years of work-related experience. A degree in architecture is preferred.
• Knowledge of building codes. Knowledge of University Building Standards is preferred.
• Ability to oversee design and construction processes, master planning, space management, real estate transactions, and provide liaison between the College and the Office of University Architects and Facilities Management Division.
• In-depth technical and architectural knowledge.
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Effective leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to prepare word-processing documents and spreadsheets.
• Ability to direct multiple projects.
• Exceptional customer service skills.

Physical Demands          
Travel across the state to attend meetings onsite at various locations. Driving as needed to perform job related duties.

Position of Trust

• Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes
• Is this a Position of Trust? Yes
• Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes
• Does this position require a P-Card? No
• Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No
• Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No
• Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No

Special Instructions to Applicants           
Applicants whose applications are received by March 6, 2023, are guaranteed consideration, but the position will remain open until filled.

All applications must be submitted at the following site: www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/302740