Executive Director, Construction Management   Employer: Miami Dade College Job Location: Miami , FL Cash Compensation: Industry Type: Building Owners Job Description: Job Description: The Executive Director oversees the daily operation, fiscal control and administration of facilities construction for the College. Duties & Responsibilities: * Oversees the operation and management of facilities construction, remodeling/renovation, the planning of construction methods for major remodeling/renovation of existing and new facilities and grounds of the Colleges multiple campuses/centers * Leads the departments construction management team, setting and executing strategic missions * Establishes priorities and determines resource allocations for the efficient/effective delivery of all construction projects * Oversees and supervises the construction related activities as it relates to project site and project management * Work with the Vice Provost in the establishment of strategic direction and long-range plans for development and basis for the Colleges Capital Improvement Program * Provides technical assistance in the design of projects and in support of energy, safety and environmental programs * Applies technical expertise necessary to review and interpret plans, specifications and facilities on all construction projects to assure delivery and compliance with applicable codes and College standards * Performs other related duties as assigned Minimum Requirements: * Master's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field and seven (7) years of related experience; or a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management and eleven (11) years of related experience; designation in the State of Florida as a General Contractor or ability to acquire licensure within two (2) years * Must have a minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience in construction management * All educational degrees must be from a regionally accredited college or university * Knowledge of end-to-end construction project management * Knowledge in the technical application of Florida Administrative Code and/or Department of Education Office of Educational Facilities regulations and guidelines * Skilled in project organization and analytical abilities to perform statistical and technical analysis * Skilled in the use of construction acumen as it relates to contracts, costs, budgets, schedules, scope of work, punch list, etc. * Ability to execute senior level management in the construction of higher education facilities * Ability to negotiate complex contracts as it relates to construction services * Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and work under limited time contracts and within allocated budget * Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from a group of managers, clients and general public * Must possess and maintain a valid Florida (FL) Drivers license and have a personal vehicle available if necessary * Ability to work effectively in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural environment * This function/position has been designated as essential. This means that when the College is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover and continue operations at the College Company Description: Miami Dade College is the largest and most diverse college in the nation. With eight campuses and over 167,000 students from across the world, the College offers over 300 programs of study and several degree options, including vocational, associate, and baccalaureate degrees. MDC features numerous Community Education classes, online credit classes through the Virtual College, the New World School of the Arts, The Honors College and Dual Enrollment.