Director of Facilities, Design & Construction

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Job Information

Title:

Director of Facilities, Design & Construction

Market Range:

MR25

Approved Date:

3/6/2024 10:08:30 AM

FLSA:

Exempt

EEO Code:

OFFICIALS AND ADMINISTRATORS

Career Level:

L1

Career Level Description:

Leadership Level 1

Job Code:

100249

Job Family:

Facilities and Fleet Management

Sub Family:

Facilities, Design and Construction

Primary Purpose

Directs and administers the activities of the Facilities, Design & Construction Department.  Implements the Capital Improvement Program for Wake County.  Manages and directs the planning, design, and construction of Capital Improvement and Public Works projects undertaken by Wake County.  Manages and directs all real estate acquisitions and dispositions, land rights, conveyances, and facility leases.

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Develops the seven year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and updates each fiscal year to always include the next seven years.  Meets with other departments to develop master plans for their services and facility needs.  Prepares the final version and sends to Budget for inclusion in Annual County Budget

1

20%

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Serves as County official in dealing with private architectural/engineering consultants, contractors, material suppliers and others offering services to the County.  Monitors performance of architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors to ensure creation of high quality environments for users of County facilities at controlled costs.  Collaborates with various staff, Advisory Boards, and design consultants in developing and evaluating facility designs.

2

25%

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Prepares and presents annual department Business Plan to County Management.  Based on this information and the yearly updates to the Capital Improvement Budget, prepares annual department work plan for projects and real estate assignments.  Assists and guides staff in development and evaluation of project schedules and periodic updates.

3

20%

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Assures all real estate activities are conducted fairly, ethically, and consistent with NC General Statues.  Works with real estate specialists to secure properties and land rights.  Maintains repository of records.  Manages the acquisitions and dispositions of real property and serves as the authorized County official in negotiating real estate matters

4

15%

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Pursues partnerships with internal departments and external public and private entities to achieve community goals at least cost to the County.  Negotiates and prepares agreements for governing Board's approval with municipalities, state, and federal agencies, and private entities.

5

10%

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Participates in regular sessions with Senior Leadership Team to discuss key policy and managerial issues.  Conducts research and analysis of significant issues needing resolution.  Reviews and discusses all items proposed to be presented to Board of Commissioners at public meetings.

6

10%

Position(s) may perform other duties in addition to the above as assigned by management.

*IMPORTANT* In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

Career Level Dimensions

Career Level:

L1

Career Level Description:

Leadership Level 1

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Head of a Department.

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Creates overall operational plans for Department.  Results  impact overall County goals.

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Responsible for improving upon parts of an entire process or system, leveraging personal past experiences as well as extensive information gathering.

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Commits resources to pursue innovative solutions and champions innovative projects.

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Communicates with parties within and outside of own job function, and typically has responsibilities for communicating with parties external to the organization, which may include elected officials, leadership peers, customers or vendors.

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May negotiate and compromise to influence internal and external parties to accept concepts, practices and approaches of the Department.

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Achieves results through multiple teams of Divisions.

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Ensures appropriate selection, organization, and leadership of Division/Function; coaches and develops Division leaders.

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Requires advanced general management and leadership capability to lead Division teams. Typically has broader practical experience across multiple disciplines within the County.

Qualifications

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Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field

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Eight years of experience in engineering, architecture or construction management including at least four years of supervisory experience

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Equivalent education and experience are accepted

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12 Years

Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management

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NCLA - NC Licensed Architect

Upon Hire

Or

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NCPE - North Carolina Professional Engineer

Upon Hire

Or

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NCGC - NC Licensed General Contractor

Upon Hire

Or

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Upon Hire

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Experience and ability to work effectively in a large, complex local government environment with multiple and changing priorities

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Ability to work collaboratively though interpersonal, writing, speaking, analytical thinking and priority setting skills

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Expertise at preparing long term master plans that can be incorporated within the County's multi-year capital program

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Ability to make complex building/site design, engineering and construction topics understandable to citizens, staff and elected officials

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Ability to understand and visualize the inter workings of spatial relationships and building systems in order to provide constructive overall guidance for project design and implementation

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Ability to be a flexible, results-oriented manager who can effectively incorporate the input of multiple stakeholders

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Extensive knowledge and experience in understanding the value of construction, in order to prepare, analyze and monitor budgets

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Ability to plan, organize and coordinate assigned activities in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale of staff

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Ability to recognize professional excellence among the staff and promote an organizational culture of customer service, innovation, and quality service

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Ability to quickly analyze problems and issues and to make thoughtful decisions promptly

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily to perform this job successfully. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

Good Judgment

Makes decisions authoritatively and wisely, after adequately contemplating various available courses of action.

Organizational Understanding

Understands agendas and perspectives of others, recognizing and effectively balancing the interests and needs of one's own group with those of the broader organization.

Professionalism

Thinks carefully about the likely effects on others of one's words, actions, appearance, and mode of behavior. Selects the words or actions most likely to have the desired effect on the individual or group in question. Maintains calmness in stressful or adverse situations. Diplomatically handles challenging or tense interpersonal situations.

Fiscal Accountability

Follows fiscal guidelines, regulations, principles, and standards when committing fiscal resources or processing financial transactions. Understands the organization's financial processes.  Prepares, justifies, and administers the program or project budget. Oversees procurement and contracting to achieve desired results. Monitors expenditures and uses cost-benefit thinking to set priorities. 

Relationship Building

Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect.

Team Leadership

Willingly cooperates and works collaboratively toward solutions that generally benefit all involved parties; works cooperatively with others to accomplish organizational objectives. Manages staff in ways that improve their ability to succeed on the job.

Integrity

Act with honesty, transparency and respect in our interactions with co-workers and those we serve. Adhere, without exception, to laws, policies, procedures and professional standards.

Accountability

Establish high-quality standards for work. Add value. Measure results and hold self and others accountable for making progress toward desired outcomes. Take a logical and data-driven approach to decision-making.

Diversity

Believe that different backgrounds and experiences strengthen the organization and produce better results. Value inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience, and strive to reflect in our workforce the diversity of our community.

Collaboration

Foster a work culture in which different ideas and opinions are encouraged and expected. Listen carefully and speak thoughtfully. Work together toward shared goals with mutual respect and cooperation.

Continuous Improvement

Continuously improve work processes and products. Provide a safe environment to be innovative and creative and try new things. When things don't go as planned, use it as an opportunity to learn, regroup and begin again. Provide time and resources for individuals to grow and develop both personally and professionally.

Wellness

Take proactive steps to be physically fit and healthy, emotionally strong, financially secure and socially fulfilled, while inspiring and empowering others to do the same.

Service Orientation

Commit to making a difference within the community. Actively engage in and enjoy our work. Deliver services that exceed expectations, with courtesy, politeness and sensitivity to the experiences, concerns and feelings of all co-workers and customers.

ADA Checklist

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Standard ADA Selection:

Office Environment

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Lifting/Carrying 0-10 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 10-20 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 20-50 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 50-100 pounds

X

Pushing

X

Pulling

X

Climbing

X

Balancing

X

Stooping

X

Kneeling

X

Crouching

X

Crawling

X

Reaching

X

Handling

X

Grasping

X

Fingering

X

Feeling

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Visual Perception

X

Repetitive Motions

X

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

X

Memorization/Concentration

X

Learning/Knowledge Retention

X

Preparing/Analyzing Numerical Figures

X

Use of Interfaced Commmunication Devices (Phone, Computer, Radio etc.)

X

Analyzing/Examining/Testing Data

X

Emotional/Behavioral Self-Regulation

X

Interacting with Others

X

Comprehension

X

Organization

X

Decision Making

X

Comprehension

Understand complex problems and collaborate to explore alternative solutions

Organization

Organize and prioritize the work schedules of others to manage multiple tasks and/or projects

Decision Making

Make decisions that have significant impact on a department's credibility, operations and/or services

Communication

Communicate in-depth information for the purpose of interpreting and/or negotiating

Extreme cold

X

Extreme heat

X

Humid

X

Wet

X

Noise

X

Hazards

X

Temperature Change

X

Atmospheric Conditions

X

Vibration

X

Computers/Monitors

X