SR DIRECTOR, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION - UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA - TAMPA, FL

Position Title : Sr Director of Design and Construction

SSC Services for Education is known for our expertise, commitment, and value; and we at SSC truly believe that our people are our greatest asset. By utilizing our associates knowledge and experience alongside SSCs extensive training, providing supportive management, and offering unparalleled wage and benefit packages as well as career advancement opportunities, we have developed a workforce that differentiates us from our competitors.

SSC Services for Education is a Nationwide Best in Class Facility Service Provider . As a member of Compass Group, North America, we want you to be as great as you can be. We empower our associates to direct their own future, keeping them confident that we support them every step of the way. As a result, our associates embody greatness through their actions, natural passion for quality, and a can-do attitude. The opportunity for greatness is real at SSC and throughout the Compass world.

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Job Summary

Job Summary

The Sr Director, Design & Construction at The University of South Florida will drive the Project Management Strategy for SSC. The Sr Director, Design & Construction will manage Project Managers within the construction department, providing exception team and client services at all levels. The person in this role will drive project deliverables while maintaining client, vendor and departmental realationships.

Key Responsibilities :

Directs project communication procedure between upper management and the field.

Supervises budgets, and oversees all projects interdependencies & efficiencies, and is responsible for meeting project objectives and client project expectations

Initiates and maintains Interface between the project deliverables, vendor partners, operations team, and client representatives.

Coordinates with Project GC & PM on all project schedules and coordination

Contributes to strategies in D&C that contribute to Like for Like growth, new business opportunities, and business retention efforts.

Communicates regularly with SSC management and client contacts, and all other management members on project priorities, project pipelines, and project status.

Cultivate strong partnerships with sector stakeholders, clients, and cross-functional teams to drive innovation in design and construction.

Forge strategic alliances with external partners, to streamline purchasing, vendor selection, and bidding processes.

Provide thought leadership on Sustainable Design and Construction practices.

Defines contractual obligations and oversee project budgets and schedules to ensure alignment with project objectives.

Collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to achieve strategic and financial objectives.

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Bachelors degree in business, Design, Project Management, or related field
• 7+ years proven history of success in construction / project management, preferably within the higher education space
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Smartsheet, Outlook, and related Project Management Software
• Strong background in facilities operations, with a deep understanding of Design & Build Development
• Proven ability to follow procedure, manage coordination and flexibility to adjust and change on the spot within guidelines and project parameters
• Highly developed sense of ownership, responsibility, and can do attitude
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a project environment
• Working Knowledge of Architectural & Engineering Process
• REVIT or AutoCAD knowledge is a plus
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Commitment to quality and innovation

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Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer : this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

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