Assistant Director-Facility Design

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The Department of Transportation & Capital Infrastructure is seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Director to lead the Facilities Design team. The successful candidate will provide leadership and oversight of the Facilities program to include the planning design and construction of fire stations libraries recreation centers parks facility renovations and other non-transportation projects.

This position will:
Lead and manage a team of planning design engineering and construction professionals.
Coordinate the procurement of professional services and construction contracts.
Advise Department and County Leadership on policy matters.
Manage and coordinate emergency or ad hoc projects designated by the Director.
Provide strategic planning for the departments long and short-term goals and objectives.
Develop and implement comprehensive plans for capital facilities ensuring alignment with the countys growth objectives and sustainability goals.
Present to community organizations other County departments the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Planning Commission and in other public forums on a wide variety of capital facilities planning design and construction issues.
Employ exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to engage with stakeholders community members and decision-makers. Facilitate collaborative discussions address concerns and foster consensus among diverse groups.
Speak at project ceremonies to include ground breakings topping out ceremonies and ribbon cuttings.
Maintain a professional work environment in accordance with County policies and procedures.

We are seeking an individual with:
A proven track record of success in leading and managing a team of professionals in the planning design and construction industry.
A comprehensive knowledge of the theory principles and practices of facilities planning engineering/architecture design contract management and construction techniques.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships with other County staff state agencies and regional partners.
Experience in local government or commercial construction projects preferred.
An understanding and ability to interpret complex architectural MEP and structural construction documents.
Ability to solve common and unusual problems encountered during design and construction.
The skills to defend and negotiate agreements and contract resolutions concerning capital infrastructure projects.
Experience determining the best use of human fiscal and material resources.
Strong project management skills.
Proficiency in analyzing project scope schedule and budgets and making recommendations to minimize impacts to projects.
Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to prioritize work for self and staff and manage multiple projects and tasks.

Hiring salary commensurate with experience.

Masters degree in Business Planning Public Administration Architecture Engineering or related field with at least Five (5) years of directly related progressively responsible work experience including three (3) years in a supervisory or management role preferably in a government setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing pre-employment background check to include fingerprinting credit NCIC DMV and TB test. Must have a good driving record and a valid drivers license in Virginia or regional state of residence.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Loudoun County Government prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that promotes employee wellness and work-life balance. As an equal opportunity employer we consider all qualified applicants regardless of age color disability gender identity genetic information national origin political affiliation race religion sex sexual orientation or other non-merit factors.

Reasonable Accommodation
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