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Director of Design & Construction Division

State of Vermont

Montpelier, VT

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Budget Management, Budgeting, Capital Project, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Administration, Construction Contracts, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Project Management, Detail Oriented, Government, Leadership, Mentoring, Operations Management, Operations Planning, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Management, Strategic Planning, Team Player
LOCATION
Montpelier, VT
POSTED
11 days ago
This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For more information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1377252 ## **Overview** The Department of Buildings & General Services (BGS) is seeking an experienced and strategic Director to lead the Design & Construction Division. This is a key leadership position within the Department. This role is responsible for overall management and execution of design and construction programs and services for state capital improvement projects and major maintenance projects. The role must provide oversight of the Divisions budget and program performance to ensure projects remain on budget and within scope, and provide vision and strategic direction to the team. The position will work closely with the BGS Commissioners Office and other stakeholders to plan for future capital needs and legislative strategy. The Director must possess strong communication and personnel management skills to lead Division personnel to successful outcomes. We are looking for a leader with a degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related building trades field, along with substantial experience in management of concurrent construction projects. The ideal candidate has a history of leading and mentoring professional construction or project management staff, ability to maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, and demonstrated experience in developing and managing operational and project budgets. Experience in construction administration and contracting is essential. This position is best suited for a details-oriented and collaborative individual who is committed to program management, brings hands-on construction experience in addition to any government background, and is interested in high-level strategic leadership within the Department. \ Starting salary may be negotiable based on experience and qualifications. ## **Environmental Factors** Duties are normally performed in the office and only occasionally in field settings. Attendance at public meetings as a representative of the Department may be required. Some public speaking may be necessary. Duties may not always adhere to a standard daily or weekly schedule. Some exposure to adverse climate conditions and adversarial opinions at hearings, is predictable. Exposure to potential dangers and adverse conditions exist when visiting correctional facilities.

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State of Vermont