Title: Design Manager

Employee Classification: Design Manager

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-VP Finance & Admin

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Facilities

Department: UNT-Facilities-Gen-152000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $56,640 - $68,000

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The road to the future is under construction.

The Facilities Planning, Design, and Construction (FPDC) team is the backbone of campus transformation, serving the mission and values of UNT while stewarding a unique and impactful sense of place. FPDC fosters community engagement, aligns projects with UNT's standards, and champions accessibility compliance. Services encompass everything from cost estimates to construction management, all executed with meticulous attention to detail. From concept development to project completion, every decision FPDC makes is rooted in our commitment to creating a campus that furthers UNT’s positive impact on students and the community.

Position Overview

The Facilities Department at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire a Design Manager to join our team. Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
*Provide management oversight for all phases (programming, design construction) of the project, including coordinating consultants, contractors, material, and equipment, ensuring that specifications are being followed, and work is proceeding on schedule and within budget.
*Prepares estimates, drawings, and specifications to be accomplished by Facilities personnel or by contract. *Work performed under the supervision of the Campus Planning Manager.
*Oversight of team will include Project Designers and Student design assistants.
*The design manager is expected to be a resource for others in the resolution of complex problems and issues.
*Assignments are broad in nature and usually require creativity and originality.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering or Interior Design and five years' of professional design experience; or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

*Strong project management skills.
*Knowledge of appropriate safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.
*Ability to plan, design and prepare construction documents.
*Ability to analyze construction documents and codes.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:
*Proficient in AutoCAD and REVIT, with ability to mentor student workers to increase their AutoCAD and REVIT skills.
*Proficient in Sketch up.
*Proven relevant experience managing medium to large construction projects in the field. *Experience with estimating and managing contractors and subcontractors.
*Experience working in a university setting or educational institution.
*Excellent communication, management and organization skills.
*Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office products especially Excel for estimating.
*Ability to communicate with a wide variety of communication styles and able to communicate with personnel at all levels.
*Experience and knowledge of building codes, OSHA regulations, and construction industry standards.
*Possess a strong sense of customer service, and keen sense of responsiveness to concerns.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment; ability to drive a vehicle and maintain coverage under University liability insurance policy, if required to drive University vehicles.

Job Duties:

• Provides management oversight for inhouse projects involving the development of estimates, schematic design, design development, and construction documents with specifications for construction and renovation projects.
• Coordinates with UNT departments, UNT systems ITSS, and facilities maintenance. 
• Administrative: Utilizes project management software and CAD (AutoCAD/Revit) programs for project. Provides monthly project progress reports, state reporting, and backup documentation for various leadership review and approval. 
• Consistently completes expected duties in a timely manner without constant supervision. Accepts responsibility for own work and follows through on commitments. 
• Promotes Facilities core values of Service, Integrity, and Excellence by conducting oneself in a manner that is respectful, honest, ethical, and customer focused. 
• Committed to maintaining a safe and secure work environment. 
• Demonstrates punctuality and follows policies and procedures for absences, time and attendance 
• Ensures proper training, provides positive feedback for job successes, accountability for poor performance, creates a positive climate by setting clear strategies, goals and expectations. 
• Provides management oversight for all phases (programming design and construction) of complex interior renovation and site projects, including coordinating consultants, contractors, material, equipment, ensuring specifications are being followed, schedule is maintained and project is within budget.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm & Friday 7:30 am - 2:30 pm

Driving University Vehicle:

Yes

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.