Portland State University Hiring for Director, Capital Projects & Construction at Portland, OR Full Time

Portland State University’s Capital Projects & Construction department is recruiting for a Director to lead the department.
Capital Projects & Construction is a team-oriented, innovative and collaborative department located in an open-plan office in the heart
of downtown Portland, Oregon. The atmosphere is collaborative and casual, with an emphasis on serving the university community through the
completion of high quality-projects which employees take great pride in planning, designing, and constructing.

The Director of
Capital Projects and Construction is responsible for creating a physical campus environment that supports PSU’s diverse students and
community by managing construction and design activities on a 44-acre urban campus. The position manages a variety of construction projects
including large multi-million dollar new construction projects, infrastructure upgrades, deferred maintenance, renovation projects, and
small office renovations. The Director works closely with employees and students from across the university to develop integrated capital
and space planning, design and construction processes that are guided by academic, research, and student success priorities and goals.

The Director leads an exceptionally talented team of 10-15 full-time and 4-6 student employees who are passionate about providing
the highest levels of project management and customer service. The position leads and promotes collaboration and builds and maintains
relationships with peer departments across the university.

Portland State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with
at least 35 days of paid time off each year, 95% employer-funded premium healthcare, 100% employer-funded retirement plans, and 70% off of
tuition for the employee, dependent children, and your spouse or domestic partner.

Requirements:

• Fifteen
  years of experience managing multiple construction projects simultaneously including contract negotiation and implementation, estimating,
  scheduling, procurement, and cost engineering, and a bachelor’s degree, or ten years experience and a master’s degree, or an
  equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working on complicated projects in occupied facilities, involving
  coordination with both building occupants and the surrounding community.
• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA requirements and
  practices applicable to construction activities.
• Five years of supervisory experience, including at least three years of
  supervision of project management staff.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to motivate and inspire others and
  ensure that most employees are highly engaged with their work.
• Five years of experience managing, analyzing and presenting budgets
  in excess of $1,000,000.
• Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft
  Office suite and high functioning abilities with Excel.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Compensation:
The starting annual salary rate for this position will be between $91,656 – $132,912. The
starting salary may be negotiable above this range, however, it will be dependent upon the knowledge, experience, skills and abilities of
the chosen candidate, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR. Reimbursement of relocation expenses may be available.

PSU’s excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced
tuition rates for employee, spouse, or dependent at any of the Oregon Public Universities. Please visit the total compensation calculator
website to see the added value of PSU’s employee benefits at https://www.pdx.edu/hr/psu-total-compensation-calculator

To learn more and apply, visit https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/36544