Dir Minor Construction Program Management

The Director Minor Construction Program Management is responsible for the end-to-end oversight performance and delivery of the Universitys minor construction program for approved projects with a total project cost under $7.5M. This role oversees approximately 350 active projects valued at over $60M annually and manages a $50M annual forecasted program. This position serves as the Universitys delegated authority for project budgets change orders compliance and third-party program performance. The Director ensures projects are forecasted initiated executed and completed in alignment with approved plans funding availability regulatory requirements and institutional priorities while holding internal teams and the outsourced Program Management entity accountable for results.

Provide operational-level oversight and executive level reporting of the Universitys < $7.5M capital project program including renovations remodels deferred maintenance renewal & replacement and other Board of Governors-defined project types.
Serve as the Universitys delegated approver for all project budgets change orders and budget modifications; regularly review and validate approvals executed within University systems.
Develop manage and reconcile the annual project forecast against actual performance ensuring forecasted projects start and complete as planned. Chair and lead project governance forums including intake & approval coordination support project kick-off steering committees and Quarterly Business Reviews with the third-party Program Manager (SSC).
Hold SSC accountable for schedule budget scope throughput and compliance performance; manage escalation corrective action and executive-level engagement as required.
Establish implement and maintain departmental and program KPIs; track analyze interpret and report performance data at both programmatic and project-specific levels.
Ensure compliance with Florida Statutes Board of Governors Regulations USF policies and procedures procurement requirements insurance standards contracting practices and any others associated compliance audit or regulatory requirement.
Maintain and own all manuals guidelines policies and procedures required to execute departmental oversight responsibilities.
Act as the primary University point of accountability for resolving third-party non-compliance including escalation through executive leadership when required.
Maintain strong alignment and communication with internal stakeholders including Facilities Environmental Health & Safety Building Code Planning Design Legal Finance Procurement and project requestors across Academic Health Auxiliary and Departmental units. Support campus emergency response activities related to construction and facilities including hurricane preparation response cleanup and recovery.
Align direct reports roles responsibilities and performance expectations to support program execution and accountability.
Support broader departmental and University initiatives through subject matter expertise in design standards project management practices contracting and risk management.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Construction Management Architecture Engineering or a related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Seven (7) or more years of professional experience in construction project management capital program administration facilities project delivery or related work overseeing multiple concurrent projects.
Three (3) or more years of supervisory or managerial experience including directing staff consultants or third-party program management firms.
Experience managing complex project portfolios including renovations remodels deferred maintenance renewal/replacement or minor capital projects.
Working knowledge of construction regulations procurement requirements contracting standards compliance frameworks and project management systems.

Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate ( is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required not to exceed:
(a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
(b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelors degree;
(c) Six years of direct experience for a masters degree;
(d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
(e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure certification or registration
required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

Advanced program and portfolio management for large multi-project construction environments.
Budget development forecasting reconciliation and financial controls across hundreds of concurrent projects.
Expertise in construction delivery methods design management and project execution.
Strong working knowledge of Project Management Software (Trimble Preferred) Finance & Accounting Systems & Reports Floridas Fixed Capital Outlay Process & Regulations and Excel-based analysis. Ability to establish KPI frameworks dashboards and performance reporting suitable for executive leadership and Board-level review.
Delegated authority execution with disciplined documentation and audit readiness.
Demonstrated urgency and bias toward action; ability to drive decisions and outcomes.
High accountability mindset owns outcomes addresses issues directly and closes loops with a transparent communication first approach.
Strong executive presence with the ability to challenge influence and hold third parties accountable.
Excellent internal relationship management within a complex matrixed organization.
Clear concise and proactive communication across technical and non-technical audiences.
Structured problem-solving skills with the ability to escalate appropriately and resolve issues decisively.
Ability to lead governance forums and maintain control of meetings agendas and outcomes.
Intimate knowledge and strong understanding of applicable Florida Statutes and Board of Governors Regulations.
Deep familiarity with USF policies procedures and governance structures.
Experience working within public university procurement contracting and compliance environments.
Knowledge of emergency response considerations in campus construction operations.

Competencies:

Program & Portfolio Management Ability to manage a large multi-project construction program including forecasting budgeting scheduling and performance oversight.
Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge Strong understanding of construction regulations contracting standards procurement requirements and institutional policies.
Leadership & Accountability Demonstrated skill in leading teams enforcing accountability and managing third-party program managers to performance standards.
Analytical & Reporting Skills Proficiency in developing KPIs dashboards and executive-level reporting for program and project performance.
Stakeholder Communication Effective communicator capable of coordinating across multiple departments technical experts and leadership stakeholders.

Working Conditions:

Office and Field Environment Work occurs in both administrative offices and active construction sites.
Exposure to Construction Activity Regular presence around construction operations equipment and environmental conditions.
High-Volume Fast-Paced Workload Manages a large portfolio of projects requiring prioritization and timely decision-making.
Emergency Response Support May require extended or irregular hours during emergency or campus response situations.
Frequent Cross-Campus Travel Routine meetings site visits and coordination across multiple campus locations.