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Employer Name: Yale University

1. Directs one or more functional areas within an administrative department of the University and ensure compliance with University policies and procedures. 2. Directs analytic and research support for educational policies and planning and develops and approves administrative policies affecting assigned functional areas of the University. 3. Directs and establishes parameters for major projects for the department and University. 4. Interprets federal policies and regulations and educates staff and administration about regulations, restrictions, and the legal responsibilities of the University. 5. Directs and implements policy and program modifications and develops standards to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations. 6. Develops and administers an operating budget for the assigned department consistent with University policies and procedures. 7. Develops cost savings objectives and goals; authorizes major purchases and negotiates contracts that range from routine to complex in nature. 8. Establishes and implements long- and short-range goals for the functional area consistent with University goals and objectives. 9. Directs the development of related automated systems to support the function; determines office policies and procedures for use of automated systems. 10. Directs the evaluation and selection of vendors and negotiates contract details including work steps and pricing with the vendors on behalf of the assigned functional area. 11. Works with internal and external contacts to solve problems that range from routine to complex in nature. 12. Represents the University in discussions and negotiations with various governmental agencies. 13. Directs a staff of exempt and nonexempt employees. 14. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Skill/ability 1: Advanced knowledge of innovative architectural space programming, campus planning, design, and construction processes, and sustainability in all aspects of project planning and delivery. Solid technical knowledge of data collection, analysis, and interpretation, including ROI, and feasibility studies for university leadership decision-making. Required Skill/ability 2: Advanced level of team building and leadership skills. Strong proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, project management and construction scheduling software. Project cost management and experience with eBuilder, Bluebeam, REVU. Required Skill/ability 3: Significant demonstrated ability in the preparation of project budgets >$100M, construction cost estimating and reconciliation and the development of project schedules. Experience with turn-key design and construction of science, engineering, teaching, and high-tech building programs in higher ed. Required Skill/ability 4: Ability to process multiple assignments, set priorities, and lead large and multi-disciplinary project teams to meet objectives. Required Skill/ability 5: Strong written, graphic and oral communication skills and ability to make effective presentations to influence decision-making by key stakeholders. Must possess strong business acumen, the ability to drive results through others, and strong analytical and negotiation skills. Preferred Education: MS in architecture, planning, engineering, MBA or construction management, registered architect or registered professional engineer license and LEED credential. Minimum 6 years as a planning, design, and construction manager for complex project programs, including integrating campus planning principles with new facilities. Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day) Posting Position Title: Director 5 University Job Title: Senior Director, Lower Hillhouse Development Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: MS in architecture, planning, engineering, MBA or construction management, registered architect or registered professional engineer license and LEED credential. Minimum 6 years as a planning, design, and construction manager for complex project programs, including integrating campus planning principles with new facilities. Bachelor's Degree in related field. Ten years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.