St. Mary’s College of Maryland at Historic St. Mary’s City seeks an architect or engineer for the position of Director of Facilities Planning. Key responsibilities include planning improvements to the College’s buildings and grounds, stewardship of the architectural integrity of the campus, and managing the College’s sustainability programs. The Director plans, coordinates, and implements capital and other facility design and construction projects through interaction with college departments, state agencies, contractors, and design professionals. The position supervises several subordinates.
Non-sectarian since its founding, St. Mary's College of Maryland, a public Carnegie Baccalaureate, Arts and Sciences institution located in Historic St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C., has been designated as Maryland's public honors college. Undergraduate and residential in nature, with a diverse coeducational student body numbering approximately 1600, St. Mary's emphasizes excellence in teaching. The institution was awarded a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa in 1997. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and close proximity to the amenities of Washington D.C., Baltimore and Richmond.
• Responsible for following and applying the policies and procedures as defined in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and/or the employee handbook.
• Plans, coordinates, and directs major facility capital projects and all other construction projects on campus (other than maintenance or life cycle replacement projects) through planning and design, construction and occupancy.
These duties include:
a. Development of budget and detailed estimates, proactively controlling costs throughout the project.
b. Supervision of the development of project objectives and scope.
c. Procurement and management of design professionals and contractors in accordance with College and state policies, to include preparing solicitations for hiring architects, engineers, and construction firms. Manages the selection and award process, coordinating with stakeholders, the Procurement Office, and supervisors.
d. Development of and oversight of project schedules; managing projects to achieve schedule objectives.
e. For smaller projects - prepares design and bid documents (plans and specifications) for in-house developed space revisions, building improvements and repair projects.
f. Maintains high standards of quality in the most cost-effective manner.
• Supports the development of the annual Plant Budget. Coordinates with the Vice President of Business and Finance/CFO, business office staff, and the Director of Physical Plant in project development, estimating, and priority setting.
• In collaboration with the Director of Physical Plant, and the Facility Master Plan, prepares and submits the College’s annual state Capital Budget request, including preparation of the Capital Budget Information System (CBIS) materials, Construction Estimate Worksheets (CEWs), Cash Flows and other supporting documents. Acts as the College’s primary liaison with the state Department of Budget and Management (DBM) capital analyst.
• Responsible for the timely submission to DBM of Part I and Part II programs for capital projects.
• Prepares items for submission to the Board of Public Works for approval as necessary.
• Responsible for maintaining and advancing the College’s Facilities Master Plan. Advises the Vice President for Business and Finance/CFO on master planning and campus space planning and usage.
• Responsible for tracking and allocation of all space on campus. Maintains the College’s space inventory system and coordinates space usage information the Registrar. Prepares and submits the annual State space usage and allocation report (SGAP) to Maryland Higher Education Commission with assistance from Institutional Research and Human Resources.
• Develops and maintains campus standard for architectural elements, finishes, interior and exterior signage/wayfinding, and furnishings. Support new furniture purchases by departments through application of standards and liaison with MCE for new orders.
• Analyzes short and long term space needs through coordination with campus stakeholders, and incorporates recommendations into the space management system. Coordinates and assists in moves and reconfiguration of occupancies.
• Supports the Vice President for Business and Finance/CFO in providing materials and information to Board of Trustee committees.
• Oversees campus sustainability programs, including indirect supervision of the Sustainability Fellow.
• Supervises the campus Environmental Health and Safety Program.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field; Advanced degree preferred.
Registered Architect or Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Maryland or eligibility for same desired.
Candidates should have eight years of experience in facilities planning, construction management and/or design contract management, preferably in a higher education setting.
Previous experience in a supervisory position, and familiarity with the State of Maryland capital funding process is desired.
Must possess excellent skills in organization and coordination, building design and construction, and oral and written communication.
Must possess a valid driver’s license. In addition to typical capability with word processing and spreadsheet programs, computer skills should include AutoCAD drafting and database manipulation.
Experience with CAFM/CMMS, BIM, and GIS is beneficial to consideration.
Any combination of acceptable education and experience, which has provided the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position, may be considered.
Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and proof of COVID-19 vaccination, medical and religious exemptions will be considered.
St. Mary’s College (www.smcm.edu) embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission. We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity. Application materials should include a cover letter, résumé (including e-mail address), statement of how the applicant’s employment at the College will contribute to a culture of inclusion and campus diversity, and three references and submitted online at: apply.interfolio.com/102289. Questions may be directed to Mary Grube at mkgrube@smcm.edu.
Review of résumés will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
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Application Process
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