Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
UW-Managed Program Director
University of Wisconsin System Administration · Director · Contract
Work authorization required$118k-$133kDetected 22 days ago
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About the role
- This is a supervisory position, which has management oversight of at least 2.0 FTE.
- Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $118,000 - $133,000 commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications.
- An in-office requirement is expected three (3) days per week and two days may be worked off-site/remote.
Responsibilities
- Oversee full project delivery life cycle: feasibility, programming, schematic design, development, construction documents, procurement, construction administration, commissioning, and turnover
- Select and optimize delivery methods (Hard bid within single prime contracting and design build) based on risk, speed, complexity, market conditions, stakeholder needs, and statute
- Approve project baselines (scope, schedule, budget) and manage escalations, changes, and claims.
- Drive contractor performance through KPIs, governance, and issue resolution; manage disputes and claims
- Manage project and program budgets, contingencies, allowances, and forecasting (including escalation)
- Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing internal team (PMs, CMs, analysts)
- Integrate sustainability (LEED/WELL/Net Zero/energy codes), resiliency, and universal design goals
- The Office of Capital Planning and Budget provides support to the Board of Regents (BOR), the 13 institutions of the Universities of Wisconsin and, in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Administration - Division of Facilities Development, the State of Wisconsin Building Commission.
- The office offers institutional partners guidance and expertise in capital planning, budgeting, administration and management of the UW-Managed design and construction program, architectural/engineering assistance as well as real estate services to support the institutions in developing and maintaining their biggest single physical investment - university facilities.
- Oversee and direct program for project delivery of design and construction projects
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience operating in occupied and mission‑critical facilities with rigorous safety and compliance requirements
- Experience with strategic planning and portfolio governance
- Demonstrated experience with Risk Management & Negotiation (claims avoidance and resolution)
- If you have prior work history within the past 7 years with the Universities of Wisconsin, your personnel file will also be reviewed for employee misconduct.
- If the results are unacceptable, the offer will be withdrawn or, if you have started employment, your employment will be terminated.
Nice to have
- Professional credentials: PMP, CCM, RA (Registered Architect) or PE (Professional Engineer), and/or LEED AP
- Experience with eBuilder, Procore, PMWeb (or similar), Primavera P6 / MS Project, and familiarity with BIM (Revit)
- Experience delivering large capital projects ($50M-$500M+ portfolio preferred)
- Public sector procurement experience
- Higher Ed/Labs: experience with EH&S, AAALAC, BSL, vivarium/lab environments
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Change management and continuous improvement skills
- Strong knowledge of contracts (AIA or equivalent), cost control, scheduling, and change management.
Compensation
- Universities of Wisconsin Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to provide you with total compensation information.
- The Universities of Wisconsin provides statistics on campus crime in its Annual Security Report.
- For more information on university campus statistics see https://www.wisconsin.edu/compliance/clery/.
- We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
- The UW-Managed Program Assistant Director (Official Job Title: Design and Construction Project Delivery Director (Inst) ) is a full-time, limited, exempt position.
- Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $118,000 - $133,000 commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications.
Benefits
- Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package.
- To learn more about the benefits package, review the Faculty, Academic Staff & Limited Appointees or
- budget status, risks, cash flow, schedule health, and change trends.
- Ensure compliance with building codes, permitting, life safety, accessibility (ADA), OSHA, environmental and infection control (healthcare), and institutional design standards
- If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request by contacting uwshr@wisconsin.edu.
- Benefits Information
Company info
- We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Equal opportunity
- UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- Accommodation Request
- Equal Opportunity Employer
Visa & Work Authorization
- Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the
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