*Repost* Director for Capital Projects & Space Planning

Description

Columbia Basin College ('CBC' or the 'College') seeks a Director for Capital Projects & Space Planning who will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of the College's capital projects planning and project management in cooperation with the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) and the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) staff. Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for establishing a comprehensive space planning program to assure effective utilization of campus facilities consistent with the concept of quality for the intended use. The Director will prepare a variety of planning, space utilization and project reports to inform senior leadership and campus constituencies regarding the need for facility replacement, renovation or repairs, and to support related decisions to best position the College’s physical assets to meet future programmatic needs. This position actively supports and engages in CBC's values for student learning, culture of excellence, diversity, equity, and inclusion, sustainability and wellbeing. This position reports to the Vice President for Administrative Services.

This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by May 16, 2021 at 11:59 PM PDT.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and supervise all aspects of capital project management; coordinate and recommend plans for major and minor capital projects submitted to the SBCTC for funding;
• Lead and manage the annual carpet replacement, painting and project cleaning programs assuring timely high-quality completion on time and within budget;
• Meet with customers to understand their needs and objectives, work with architects and engineers to develop a plan based on those criteria and present that plan to the customer and Vice President as a recommended path forward;
• Coordinate with the Director for Facilities to develop and maintain lists and reports of facilities deficiencies and assist with field surveys, cost estimation and reporting to SBCTC as needed;
• Coordinate with other departments to maintain campus standards documentation for capital projects and ensure their compliance throughout the design and construction process;
• Coordinate all capital projects with the DES including completion, submission and record-keeping of all pertinent files, records, paperwork, design drawings, etc. necessary to achieve high quality and timely capital projects;
• Coordinate and assist with the development and planning of campus space inventory and support the executive team regarding facility space utilization, office moves and related space planning issues;
• Perform all budget planning, tracking, coding and forecasting for all major and minor capital projects to ensure the best use of resources and the successful completion of projects;
• Effectively communicate with customers for initial and ongoing project planning items as well as facilitate coordination of outages and disruptions; build and support a culture of communication with everyone associated with capital projects; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, project management or business administration from an institutionally accredited college or university;
• Five (5) years of progressive leadership in project planning, space planning and/or capital projects management in higher educational facilities;
• One (1) year of supervisory experience;
• Experience using facilities data management systems, room utilization systems and construction workflow management system such as Bluebeam; and
• In-depth knowledge of general construction standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, project management or business administration from an institutionally accredited college or university;
• Supervisory experience specifically with capital projects, maintenance trades, or custodial operations in a higher education setting;
• Knowledge of local building codes.

COMPETENCIES:

Departmental Management : Ability to effectively and efficiently manage a department including all related administrative and supervisory functions involving personnel and budget management;

Project Management : Manage projects by focusing attention on key priorities; evaluate approaches, determine feasibility, and adjust plan as needed; develop plans, coordinate projects and teams; communicate changes and progress; complete projects on time and on budget; perform well without direct supervision; do complex work independently; follow tasks through to completion;

Quality Management : Set clear quality requirements; measure key outcomes; improve processes, products and services;

Leadership : Lead through influence, rather than authority, and take ownership and accountability for the area of responsibility and decisions made; demonstrate confidence within area of expertise – promote a cooperative work environment; ability to appropriately apply leadership techniques to motivate, develop and guide employees;

Conceptual Thinking : Have the ability to understand a situation or problem by identifying patterns or connections, and addressing key underlying issues; use past professional or technical training and experience, creativity, inductive reasoning, and intuitive processes to find potential solutions or valuable alternatives that may not be obviously related or easily identified; think “outside the box”;

Oral & Written Communication : Speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations; listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; demonstrate group presentation skills; participate in meetings; structure and convey information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents; review and edit written work constructively; ability to tailor to audience in mind;

Student Centered : Attention, interest, activities and efforts are centered upon the best interest of students; create and support an environment that enables learners to achieve their personal, academic, and professional goals; provide courteous and helpful responses to all customers, whether they be students, general public or employees from another department;

Support for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion : Reflecting CBC’s mission, vision and values, support initiatives that expand the human qualities that differentiate our workplace and educational setting. Demonstrate and advocate an understanding of differences, open mindedness, compassion, sensitivity and interest in differing viewpoints given the diverse population and show a deep commitment to the involvement of colleagues, students and community members to student experience and success honoring freedom of expression as fundamental to personal, professional and organizational growth;

Accountability : Accountable for own actions, decisions, errors, mistakes and/or failures to act when appropriate; accept responsibility when given, understand what duties employee is responsible for and can be counted upon to carry out those responsibilities; and

Teamwork : Demonstrate a willingness to work with, and help others in completing job assignments, the ability to accept constructive criticism, and to cooperate with fellow employees and supervisors; demonstrate alignment with the 'Yes And' culture, (e.g., being present and listening, making each other look good, embracing change and failure and choosing positivity).

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a twelve (12) month per year, full-time exempt position. The standard work hours will be Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; however, work hours may vary due to work demands and some evening and weekend work may be required. This position is overtime exempt.

PROCESS NOTE:

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Columbia Basin College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.

If you are hired, you will need to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. citizenship or appropriate authorization to work in this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986.

Columbia Basin College operates under an approved affirmative action plan and encourages applications from persons of color, women, veterans and persons of disability. The Human Resources Office is accessible to those with disabilities. If you need accommodation in application or employment, contact the Human Resources Office at (509) 542-4740.

OTHER JOB ELEMENTS:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility including the ability to move materials weighing up to five pounds on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc. This position may occasionally require moving materials weighing up to 15 pounds. Manual dexterity and coordination are required more than 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computers, keyboards, telephones, calculators, and standard office equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is primarily conducted in an indoor office setting where most of the work period occurs under usual office working conditions. The noise level is typical of most office environments where telephones, personal interruptions, and background noise are frequent. Requires routine exposure to construction hazards (debris, fumes, dust), extreme temperatures, and inclement weather when working outside for construction project assignments and/or emergency response.