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DIR, FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE, SOM
Job Title: DIR, FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE, SOM
Job Code: 1400
FLSA: E
Job Level: 16
Revised Date: 12/01/2021
Job Family: JF 28
Occupational Summary
Ensure that capital project management processes enable the School of Medicine to complete projects on time and within budget. Effectively protect School of Medicine interests in capital projects and, working collaboratively to ensure appropriate fiscal controls for capital projects.
Work Performed
Space and Facilities Planning for office, instruction, wet lab and clinical research space needs:
Assist in assessment of space needs to align with strategic vision of the School. Managing the various interrelated projects for the overall vision and priorities Identify available space and negotiating with departments as needed forloan/trade agreements when needed. Liaison with Real Estate Office regarding developing leased space options, provide oversight of the operation of existing leased space facilities Participating in appropriate design meetings with Facilities Planning Design and Construction (FPDC) office. Prepare special analyses and reports related to long-range planning as appropriate. Prepare and deliver reports and presentations to high level management offices. Responsible for preparation, in conjunction with departments, of periodic space assessments
Renovation and Construction Project Oversight:
Oversee and direct School of Medicine project portfolio including new construction, renovations, and new leased space to ensure that the projects are in line with the needs of the users and in alignment with the mission of the School. When appropriate attend OAC meetings, advise and consult with project management, operations, design, and construction teams as needed. Evaluate cost estimates and schedules and oversee scope and overall budget for renovation and construction projects. Facilitate appropriate approvals, including BOT approvals for on campus and leased spaces, working with the Finance Office, Capital Budget Office, Real Estate Office, FPDC, and FMD. Support projects from initiation to move-in and transition to operations as appropriate. Provide updates to all the various stakeholders. Assist Department/Center/Institute managers with their construction projects as needed, helping them to understand the processes, reviews/approvals needed, budget management, and construction oversight Ensure appropriate communication and coordination of construction activity with building and user operations. This may involve pulling together large groups of impacted individuals to ensure the impact is mitigated and effectively communicated.
Building Operations & Management:
Responsible for the building operations and management of the Duke Research and Discovery @RTP Campus, coordinating with the Director of RTP Operations and the Landlord. Plan, coordinate, and monitor activities associated with the physical, environmental, and security conditions of the campus. Oversee and direct the day to day facility operations and support services associated with wet lab and clinical research, including maintenance of building equipment and lab infrastructure systems and management of building service areas.
Space Management, Scheduling, and Events:
Responsible for the booking and effective management of the events in the roughly 25 centrally managed classrooms, auditoriums and meetings rooms. Responsible for the ongoing facility support of the above referenced classrooms, auditoriums and meeting rooms. Event support as appropriate for variety of events Touchdown office space management for Central Administrative units
Facilities Operations:
Oversight of the physical and environmental conditions of the School's facilities and grounds. Conduct regular building reviews to ensure all areas portray a desired image. Oversee the environmental services and waste and recycling contracts. Coordinate with E&O when public space concerns Coordinate with E&O regarding Access Control Coordinate with FMD for exterior space concerns
Facility Infrastructure and Maintenance support:
Act as Liaison with Engineering and Operations regarding facility maintenance and operational issues. Manage the infrastructure master plan and make regular recommendations along with E&O in the prioritization of projects that support continuity of research and education.
Capital Budget and Project approval processes:
Coordinate and facilitate process and approvals for SOM capital projects along with the Finance Office, FPDC, FMD, and E&O. Develop and maintain strong relationships with various people in a wide variety of areas including, the Departments/Centers/Institutes, Finance Office, FPDC, Engineering and Operations, Capital Budget Office, Real Estate Office, and University Facilities Management Department to facilitate effective coordination and information flow. Review financial details to ensure that the anticipated impact of any operational changes flow through the financials as anticipated.
Primary Disaster Coordinator for facilities related disasters:
Coordinate disaster response ensuring all necessary parties are incorporated into the response Manage the update of the disaster response plan, and communication lists. Represent the School in the University wide disaster response community. Provide appropriate training to the Departments/Centers and Institutes.
Supervision & Leadership Space Management:
Manage staff to accomplish all the activities related to planning, construction, facility oversight, event booking and management and disaster response. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
Work requires analytical, communications and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.
Experience
Work requires a minimum of seven years' experience in a facilities management, planning or construction focus
Skills
Strong working knowledge of design and construction Strong budget development and management skills Strong communication skills: speaking and writing Demonstrated commitment to staff development and training Excellent ability to build and sustain positiveand collaborative working relationships with a wide range of constituents Superior commitment to quality assurance and customer service Strong ability to translate priorities into field decisions Interest in and ability to work as a member of a team andto develop and grow a team.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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