The University of Central Florida is seeking a strategic and forward-looking leader to fill the role of Assistant Vice President of Planning, Design & Construction.  The successful candidate will facilitate all planning, design, and construction activities for the university as a key member of the facilities team of professionals.

About UCF
UCF is a thriving metropolitan research university located in Orlando, which has ranked #1 in the U.S. for job growth four years in a row. Founded in 1963 to provide talent for Central Florida and the growing U.S. space program, UCF has been making an impact on the state, the nation, and outer space ever since. Driven by its entrepreneurialism and optimism, UCF will not be defined by its contemporaries and seeks to forge a new path that leads the way to the future of higher education. Founded in 1963, UCF is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as Florida’s most innovative university and one of the nation’s top 20 most innovative. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, Ph.D.'s., certificates, and more.

Position Summary
Under the direction of the Vice President for Facilities & Business Operations, the Assistant Vice President for Planning, Design & Construction will be responsible for managing projects within appropriate timelines, at a high-quality level and within competitive costs.  Other department responsibilities include managing budgets, staff, project workloads, and quality of customer service to all campus groups.  This position will have oversight over major and minor projects completed expeditiously to meet programmatic requirements and within UCF building standards.

Position Responsibilities
• Planning - responsible for long-term planning activities that are under the direct supervision of the University Architect.  These include the Campus Master Plan, Campus Development Agreement, Educational Plant Survey, space analysis, Building Program development, annual Capital Improvement Plans, etc.

• Projects - responsible for the design and construction project execution for both capital and minor projects under the direct supervision of the Director, Facilities Planning and Construction.  Review and approve financial documents (invoices, payment applications, change orders, etc.

• Contracts - oversee the implementation of design and construction contracts.  Ensure contract renewal and advertisements are taking place in a timely manner.  Ensure that contracts are updated to protect university interests.

• Solicitation - responsible for the oversight of solicitation for design and construction teams for capital projects (under the University Architect) and continuing service vendors. Ensure timely advertisements and renewals so that design and construction are expedited.

• Reporting - regularly report department status and progress of significant planning, design, and construction activities to the Vice President and university leadership.  Present data to university leadership and the Board of Trustees at regular intervals.

• Metrics - develop, track, and present department metrics to division and university leadership.  Utilize available software reporting so that these metrics can be easily tracked with minimal or no manual effort.  Take measures necessary to meet or exceed metric targets.

• Staffing - evaluate department staffing needs, for both permanent and outsourced positions.  Hire positions as authorized and needed to ensure the proper delivery of services. Provide the necessary coaching and training for employee success.

• Budget - formulate and administer the annual operating budget for the Facilities Planning and Construction department.

• Other duties as assigned.

UCF offers competitive pay consummate with experience and a variety of employee benefits including health insurance, vision insurance, and dental insurance. Additionally, full-time employees may be allowed to enroll for up to six (6) credit hours of eligible instruction per term on a space-available basis without payment of tuition.

For additional information, please reference the following link: https://hr.ucf.edu/prospective-employees/insurance/

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 10+ years relevant experience with at
least 5+ years of leadership experience