Director, Construction

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Job Description

Why Live and Work in Southern Nevada?

The region has an environment where professional satisfaction and career achievement are paired with optimal quality of life in a locale with abundant opportunities for work and leisure. Southern Nevada is an excellent base camp for outdoor recreation. Popular nearby hiking and rock-climbing spots include Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Red Rock Canyon, the National Conservation Area, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, and Valley of Fire State Park.

Residents enjoy vibrant urban and suburban communities, within the cities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson, world-class restaurants, and beautiful parks. The region features a reasonable cost of living, with affordable prices on everything from housing to utilities to groceries compared to most major cities across the nation. Thanks to its mild winters and ample sunshine, the area appeals to a variety of age groups, from retirees to early career professionals. There are plenty of family-friendly activities available to keep families busy. Las Vegas is also a haven for professional sports fans with the NHL Golden Knights (2023 Stanley Cup Winner), WNBA Las Vegas Aces (2023 National Champions), NFL Raiders Football Team, Las Vegas Lights FC, and the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Benefits of Working at CSN

• Grant-in-Aid: Tuition & fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions.
• Time Off: CSN provides a variety of time-off options to help employees manage their work-life balance.
• Holidays: All CSN employees receive 12 paid holidays per year.
• Benefits: CSN offers attractive and customizable health insurance plans for employees and dependents.
• Retirement Plan: Participants contribute 17.5% with 100% employer match.
• On-site Early Childhood Education Center services available.
• Learning & professional development opportunities.

For more information about the benefits offered at CSN, please click the link https://www.csn.edu/benefits

Job Summary

The Director of Construction is responsible for the strategic oversight and effective execution of all construction and renovation projects within Facilities Management. This leadership role ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and compliance. Provide leadership, direction, and oversight for all construction projects, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and objectives. Directly supervise and support a team of two Construction Managers and two Construction Project Coordinators. Oversee and coordinate the work of contractors, design consultants, and third-party vendors to ensure project success. Monitor and manage project budgets and schedules throughout all phases of construction.

Manage construction inspections conducted by internal staff or external agents to ensure adherence to codes, standards, and specifications. Develop and implement policies and procedures related to building commissioning, whether performed by internal personnel or external consultants. Collaborate with Facilities Management leadership to enhance planning, execution, commissioning practices, and the selection process for construction contracts.

Administer day-to-day construction and renovation operations, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource management. Prepare detailed cost estimates, assess project feasibility, and identify practical solutions to complex construction challenges. Develop strategic goals and objectives to support the College’s long-term facility needs and evolving campus priorities.

Maintain comprehensive knowledge of all relevant project and construction management disciplines, standards, and best practices. Conduct post-construction evaluations to gather feedback, assess performance, and improve future project delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university in Construction Management or related field.
• 5 years of project management experience with on/ off site improvements.
• 3 years of supervisory experience.
• 1 year of experience as an Owner’s representative with projects in excess of $100 million. 
• Valid driver’s license.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale construction projects in an institutional or similar setting. Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent problem-solving abilities and strategic thinking. Familiarity with applicable codes, standards, and industry best practices.

Preferred Qualifications  

• Master's degree in a related field from a regionally accredited college and/or university in Construction Management or related field.
• 20 years or more of project management experience with on/ off site improvements including at least 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Supervisory experience over State of Nevada Classified employees.
• 3 years or more of experience as an Owner’s representative with projects in excess of $100 million. 

The ideal candidate should possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Experience in supervising a professional/ technical staff.
• Ability to make persuasive written and oral presentations.
• Thorough knowledge of construction, planning, budgeting, and scheduling of projects.
• Basic knowledge of contracts, purchasing and bidding projects.
• Computer knowledge must include software commonly used in the construction industry. (MS Project, Procore, project scheduling programs, etc.)
• Must possess leadership abilities.
• Ability to effectively manage emergencies in a highly complex, challenging environment and diverse workforce.
• Familiarity with applicable codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Experience in communication and stakeholder management.
• Knowledge of scope, time, and cost management.
• Ability to understand different styles of procurement and risk management.

Starting Salary Range

Administrative Faculty D - The starting salary is $103,901.

To be considered for this position, please upload all the following documents to your application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for three professional references (Name, email, and phone number)
• Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the United States must have their educational transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if their college or university is not listed in the most recent edition of the Higher Education Directory, published by Higher Education Publications, Inc. If you have any questions regarding this, please reach out to the Human Resources, Talent Acquisition & Classification team).

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

Local Search

Out of Area/State Candidates are not offered travel reimbursement.

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE

CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review. In order to prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11:59 pm the day prior to the position close date.

For more details on this position, please visit our website: My Career at CSN.

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.  

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.  

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.  

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.  

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.