Director, Engineering, Design, and Construction Services

Why USAA

At USAA our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA where our core values honesty integrity loyalty and service define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

The Opportunity

Weare seeking a self-motivated inspirational project management leader to lead our team of dynamic project delivery managers in the delivery of a $150M - $200M capital plan. This leader would be responsible for the strategic design operational leadership and coordination of engineering design and construction functions and initiatives for the Association. They would be responsiblefor amulti-disciplined team of highly skilled engineering architectural and construction professionalsdeliveringquality timely and cost-effective renovation infrastructure critical infrastructure real estate expansion and minor construction projects. These projects are large mission-critical and technically complex projects which can exceed $70M and includes pre-planning design construction FFE installation and commissioning of new and existing facilities (civil structural mechanical electrical plumbing fire protection building control systems and interior and architectural and engineering design).This leader will identify projects makes project assignments selects and provides leadership to internal and third-party suppliers establishes integrated project plans and schedules to ensure goals and objectives included intended functionality are achieved. Manages key deliverables including cash flow expenses and schedule adherence. Maintains positive relationships with customers contractors suppliers and other stakeholders.

We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position will be based in the following location: San Antonio TX. Relocation assistance is available for this position.

What youll do:

• Directs team (including employees and third-party suppliers) to design/develop manage and implement projects on schedule within budget with quality workmanship that conforms to defined plans and specifications and meets enterprise project standards and objectives.
• Prepares and presents executive updates regarding project schedules including cost and timeline status and risk mitigation.
• Reviews project plans drawings and specifications etc. to become knowledgeable of the scope of work the area of potential challenges opportunities for improvement in quality and/or value cost or schedule.
• Performs reviews when needed to serve as owners decision authority on options presented by managed service project managers.
• Coordinates and oversees building engineering studies and facility condition assessments and is responsible for developing plans to address findings.
• Provides leadership oversight technical expertise and guidance on complex problems consultant agreements and studies for workplace and engineered systems as needed.
• Works in partnership with procurement to review legal contracts and provide recommendations.
• Creates policies and procedures including progress tracking procedures and planning tools.
• Coordinates efforts between strategy planning and operations staff to ensure a smooth transition during project lifecycle.
• Manages relocation services for enterprise efforts to include moves warehousing and minor construction efforts.
• Routinely meets with stakeholders to monitor organizational and standard changes to ensuring expectations are met.
• Oversees interactions with regulatory agencies.
• Provides training as needed for staff to promote effective performance and professional growth.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified measured monitored and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

What you have:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Civil Mechanical Electrical Industrial Chemical) Architecture Building Construction Management or a related field or a related field required; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• 8 or more years of experience in any combination of building construction management facility engineering workplace renovation engineered infrastructure projects managing architectural design and general contractor contract agreements or project management.
• 3 or more years of direct team lead or management experience required.
• 4 or more years of experience developing and managing third party consultant design or general contractor contract agreements.
• Subject-matter-expert level of relevant financial and business acumen.
• Subject-matter-level knowledge of project management processes.
• Subject-matter-expert level knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

• One of the following:
  • Masters Degree in Architecture Engineering Construction Management or Business
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Designation
  • AIA Certification or Professional Engineer (PE)
• Demonstrated ability to develop and communicate complex information effectively to senior level leadership
• Subject-matter-expert understanding of AIA contract types
• Strong verbal and graphic presentation and written communication skills.
• Experience in working in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical financial and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical dental and vision plans 401(k) pension life insurance parental benefits adoption assistance paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours and various wellness programs. Additionally our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

For more details on our outstanding benefits visit our benefits page on .

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.

USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.