Posted: 03-Jul-25
Location: East Lansing, Michigan
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 1056038
Position Summary
Salary: $118,100.00 - $144,300.00 annually, depending on experience. MSU Benefits - Free comprehensive health care for you and your family as well as a 10% contribution toward your retirement; generous sick, vacation, personal and holiday time. Regular attendance is required to meet business and customer needs; a hybrid schedule is allowable after a successful probationary period.
This position will directly oversee and assign work load of a multidisciplinary group of design professionals regarding Civil and Landscape Design; engineers, architects, designers, surveyors, project managers, planners, and operations coordinators. They will mentor, coach, and develop their staff to deliver outstanding capital projects from early planning through implementation, ensuring goals are met and a quality product is delivered. This includes management of staff performance, providing leadership, support, and providing continuous feedback to maximize staff performance. Timely review and approval of project related transactions submitted by direct reports and other staff members. This position will work collaboratively with other supervisors as a team, providing united leadership for planning, design and construction functions on behalf of Michigan State University.
The responsibilities for this position include; reviewing of qualifications and recommend contract requirements for professional design and construction services, facilitating resolution of conflicts during project delivery process including estimating, design, and construction, collaborating and serving the needs of the customer. This position will add value and assist all levels of administration within the university and achieving its goals and objectives.
The breakdown of responsibilities are as follows:
40%: Supervise multidisciplinary project delivery professionals. This includes direct observation of staff performance and providing continuous feedback to maximize staff performance. Timely review and approval of direct reports contract requests, budgets, and schedules.
20%: Responsible for direct report work loading and project assignments for all types of planning, design and construction projects on campus.
20%: Advise on architectural/engineering design delivery method, supporting bid and/or selection of design firms.
10%: Mentor, coach, provide guidance, leadership, and support for direct reports to deliver outstanding capital projects from early planning through implementation. Ensure goals are met, and a quality product is delivered.
10%: Field and address customer and community inquiries, which may include complaints regarding capital projects, on behalf of MSU. Present in public forums to the campus community, Associate Vice President for IPF, or other campus committees regarding capital projects.
This position will engage in high performing, leading edge practices, valuing people, partners and stewardship. At IPF, we are committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive culture; engaging and hiring a diverse workforce.
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, construction management, urban planning or related discipline; over eight years of related and progressively more responsible work experience in planning, design, or construction supervision (long-range planning, estimating, design, construction, project management), and knowledge of applicable codes or zoning regulations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license is required to perform the duties of this position.
Desired Qualifications
Licensed engineer or architect with experience leading capital, design, and construction projects related to the area of Landscape and Civil Design. Proficient in Microsoft Office, facilities, project, and document management software. Strong oral and written communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills. Proven leader with experience managing professional teams and delivering multiple projects with tight deadlines. Detail-oriented multitasker with sound decision-making abilities and knowledge of university construction standards. A self-starter and lifelong learner, skilled in innovative problem-solving, team collaboration, and communicating across diverse audiences while applying technical expertise.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Resume and cover letter required.
Work Hours
May require after hours, weekend, or holiday work dependent on emergencies or unexpected issues.
Website
ipf.msu.edu
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment, and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Bidding eligibility ends July 8, 2025, 11:55 PM
