Director of Project Delivery (0089088)

Location : UH System Offices, Honolulu, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number:
Department: Office of the Vice President for Administration System
Division: Office of Project Delivery
Opening Date: 11/06/2026
Closing Date: 11/23/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii
Position Number:: 0089088
Description

Title: Director of Project Delivery
Position Number: 0089088
Location: Manoa Campus
Posting Date: November 6, 2026
Closing Date: November 23, 2026
Salary Information: SM-2, $129,732 to $233,508 annual
(Salary commensurate with qualifications & experience, within budgetary limitations)
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Funding: General Funds

INTRODUCTION
The position of Director of Project Delivery reports to the Vice President for Administration. The director provides system-wide managerial leadership, expertise, direction and control over the planning, development, implementation and day to day management of the Office of Project Delivery (OPD). This includes establishing operating policies, procedures, management standards, and project oversight to ensure that all aspects and phases of capital and repair/renovation projects under the purview of the OPD are completed on time and within budget. Additionally, this position must work collaboratively with the respective facilities offices support campus-driven design and construction projects through all modern methods of project delivery, including but not limited to design-bid-build, design-build, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and job or task order charging.

The director serves as the University's representative on all capital improvement projects (CIP), which requires the exercise of wide-latitude in judgment, decision-making and initiative on multi-million dollar projects that balance issues related to budget, schedule, operating need, functionality and maintainability. Additionally, the director shall establish a culture of accountability and compliance.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the University's mission and goals of the Vice President for Administration, serving as chief system-wide administrator for the project management of large scale, complex CIP assigned to University System OPD.
• Serves as primary consultant to the Vice President for Administration and other senior leaders on CIP related matters. This includes active and prompt reporting of any risk factors associated with projects, and the development of regular reporting mechanisms that proactively anticipates risk issues and recommends mitigation efforts.
• Exercises managerial leadership, direction, and control over the various methods of delivering design and construction projects (design-bid-build, design-build, and Multiple Award Task Order Contract), in alignment with the long-range physical development plans, CIP and associated funding requirements, and asset management.
• Conceptualizes innovative plans and develops and implements strategies related to infrastructure and capital improvement needs in the best interests of the University.
• Analyzes the feasibility of proposed CIP and asset management plans and makes recommendations to the Vice President for Administration regarding project feasibility, design and timeline for day-to-day project management and completion. Procures the consulting services of qualified subject-matter experts to design and develop specifications. Develops standards to ensure accurate and complete design specifications.
• Manages the day-to-day operations of the OPD in such a manner that anticipates issues and problems that may impact completion of project or facility functionality; communicates with all stakeholders on appropriate resolution and timeframe to effectively manage the project in a way that avoids costly errors; and makes field and project decisions that advances the best interests of the University. Develops a reporting and monitoring mechanism that provides timely and reliable information on the status of all projects.
• Establishing the functional and operating needs of a new or existing facility through working with the end-user, develops ways to improve work process and division of work that maximizes productivity of OPD.
• Responsible for developing, advocating, articulating, and executing the OPD long-term and short-term budget.
• Works closely and collaboratively with campus and other facility counterparts to deliver the University's long, mid- and short-term capital projects plan, including active participation in setting priorities and recommending alternatives to facility requirements.
• Makes recommendations to the Vice President for Administration on appropriate strategies for adequate funding and works collaboratively with Vice President for Administration in securing funding from private capital, appropriations from the legislature, authorization and issuance of revenue bonds and other funding sources for implementation of CIP projects and repairs and maintenance programs for the campuses. Ensures a realistic cost-estimate for all aspects of a project. Procures a contractor to construct a facility on time and within budget.
• Identifies ways to improve system-wide processes and procedures that incorporate current technology, continuous improvement methods, and principles of accountability and transparency.
• Works closely and collaboratively with all stakeholder groups to ensure the optimum balance of internal control procedures and autonomous responsibility in the areas of procurement, project management of design and construction contracts, and financing and operating & maintenance expenditures.
• Adheres to applicable laws, regulations, and policies and procedures of the University, raises awareness among staff, and direct them in such a way that University compliance requirements are met.
• Identifies and mitigates through policy development/revision/enhancement and training, areas of risk and developing risk to the University, e.g., legal, financial, reputation, and compliance risk, and ensure team is aware and focused on addressing same.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in architecture, engineering, urban planning, public or business administration, or other related field.
2. Ten (10) years of progressively responsible project management, construction management and administrative experience which must have included responsibility for overseeing multi-million dollar capital projects, project scheduling and on-time completion; establishing history of making field and project decisions that protect the best interest of the owner; interpreting contract documents, plans and drawings; conducting on-site inspections and providing supervision of construction activity on a daily or regular basis; and ensuring construction progress is within plans, specifications and schedules.
3. Established knowledge of CIP policies, procedures, requirements and best practices.
4. Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise the development of large-scale, complex programs and innovative project plans, solve day to day administrative problems, negotiate contracts with project consultants, and communicate plans and status to internal and external constituents in a timely manner.
5. Demonstrated ability to effectively establish and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders including regents, administration, other state agency offices, contractors, CIP and facilities staff, and general public.
6. Established design-build experience.
7. Ability to comprehend and interpret administrative directives and guidance to ensure IT operations align with organizational standards and industry best practices.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

1. Knowledge of public sector capital improvement project development, planning and management and related statutes in the state of Hawaii.
2. Knowledge of changing standards and practices in capital improvements industry.

TO APPLY
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1. Cover Letter summarizing the candidate's interest and qualifications for the position
2. Resume
3. Names of four (4) professional references, including title and contact information

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INQUIRIES
System Office of Human Resources, email: systempo@hawaii.edu