Director Construction & Design

Job Type: time type
Full time

Job Number: job requisition
id
R0068757

Location: Fayetteville
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Closing
Date:
10/01/2025

Type of Position:
Construction and Planning

Workstudy
Position:

No

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship
Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the
University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities
with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through
education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing
creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a
welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous
Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its
focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a
workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life
and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of
retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the
position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

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Department:
Senior Construction, Planning &
Design

Department’s Website:

https://fama.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:
The Director Construction & Design
manages and leads a team of Architects and Project Managers who provide Owner representation on behalf of the University in the traditional
Owner-Architect-Contractor relationship formed during the delivery of the University’s Construction Program. This position chief
responsibilities include positioning projects for success from the outset, developing delivery strategies, negotiating contracts, and
providing risk management to ensure efficient project execution that aligns with client expectations and serves the campus community.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial,
harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• At least ten
  years of experience in design /construction project management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Arkansas Licensed
  Professional Registration preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to exercise considerable initiative and
  independent judgment in all phases of work
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others, showcasing
  strong communication and engagement skills
• Ability to interpret blueprints, diagrams, specifications, codes, and
  policies
• Considerable knowledge of design principles, building codes, construction methods, and construction
  administration
• Expertise in budget management, cost estimating, contract negotiations, and project management with the ability to
  manage multiple projects at one time
• Skilled in Microsoft Suite, Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, AIA Documents,
  SharePoint

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and
experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References
(name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact
Information:

Caitlin Hughes, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, [email protected] &
Crystal Ellis, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, [email protected]

All application
materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed
recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening
Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse
Testing

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants
being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain
positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required
checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information
alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information
will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to
attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a
culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal
opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and
employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion,
protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the
application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the
U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the
first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information
Act.

Constant Physical Activity:
N/A

Frequent Physical
Activity:
N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A

Benefits
Eligible:
Yes