Associate Director Construction Services (Hybrid)

Overview
About Us
Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan . These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.
About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech’s faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation’s top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech’s Mission and Values

Georgia Tech’s mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

Students are our top priority.

We strive for excellence.

We thrive on diversity.

We celebrate collaboration.

We champion innovation.

We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

We act ethically.

We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Job Summary

This position is tasked with leading the strategic execution of all campus construction projects, emphasizing rigorous financial oversight, efficient resource management, and timely project completion. This role demands a strong focus on financial acumen to ensure projects are delivered on budget and meet predefined financial targets, leveraging the appropriate technology to enhance forecasting, tracking, and reporting capabilities.

This position will supervise assigned staff.

Responsibilities

Job Duty 1 –

Financial Oversight: Direct the financial management of construction projects, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to ensure accuracy and adherence to financial guidelines.

Job Duty 2 –

Cost Management: Implement advanced cost-control mechanisms using technology like BIM and AI to predict and mitigate financial risks, ensuring projects remain within budget without compromising quality.

Job Duty 3 –

Stakeholder Communication: Maintain transparent communication with internal and external stakeholders regarding project status, financial performance, and strategic direction.

Job Duty 4 –

Performance Metrics: Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cost, time, change orders and scope to evaluate project performance and implement continuous improvement strategies.

Job Duty 5 –

Regulatory Compliance and Auditing: Ensure all construction activities comply with relevant laws and standards; conduct regular audits to uphold and document financial and regulatory compliance.

Job Duty 6 –

Project Execution: Oversee the complete lifecycle of construction projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with financial objectives. Liaison with Campus Planning to ensure fulfillment of the program.

Job Duty 7 –

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction, Architecture, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Experience

Minimum of ten years in construction management with a proven track record of managing large-scale projects with stringent financial controls.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Licensed Professional Architect or Engineer Registration as a LEED professional Experience working with BOR construction projects Experience managing all aspects of capital projects and all forms of contracts from Construction Management to Design Build Experience with ASHRAE 1891 preferred

Preferred Experience

Fifteen years of job related experience with clear progression of expanding responsibilities

e-Builder Experience, High Rise Construction

Skills

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Financial Expertise: Exceptional skills in financial management, budgeting, and cost control in construction settings. Technological Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of construction management software, financial analysis tools, and emerging technologies such as AI and BIM for budgeting and forecasting. Leadership and Communication: Strong leadership abilities to manage and motivate teams, with excellent communication skills to articulate financial strategies and project statuses effectively.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

More information on these policies can be found here: https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).

Other Information

Job Grade: S10

Salary Range $126,147.00 – $156,000.00

Working Arrangement: Hybrid (Will discuss schedule during interview)

Location: Atlanta, GA

Background Check

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening

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