Associate Director – Office of Campus Planning and Design

Reports to: Director, Office of Campus Planning and Design

Purpose

The associate director prime responsibility is the follow up and timely execution of the office projects list. Further, he replaces and executes the director's responsibilities during “out of office” durations. The associate director will have a working load of design and design review similar to other office architects.

Principal Accountabilities

• To supervise a full range of services, staff and executive functions for the successful development of the new campus
• To execute related administrative assignments such as the preparation of special reports, presentations and projects
• To coordinate and enhance cooperation with affected organizational units and project related user groups
• To coordinate procurement activities related to the development of the campus
• To participate in the negotiation of claims and disputes with Consultants, Contractors and other parties prior to arbitration and co-ordinates with legal counsel.
• To participate in the planning and design process by providing an analysis of best practices experience and lessons learned suggested by other institutions of higher education.
• To ensure the proper execution of the design documents during construction of projects

Requirements
Education

• Bachelor degree in architecture, urban planning or related fields from an accredited institution

Experience

• Minimum of 15 years of architecture and engineering experience
• Professional registration as an architect

Skills

• Level of the English language: Editorial
• Level of computer skills: Excellent knowledge of architectural applications such as ArchiCad and/or AutoCad

Position is open until October 13, 2011
Placement is based on the candidate’s experience and skills
Only candidates who apply through the specified e-mail and make it to the short list will be contacted. If interested, please send an updated and detailed resume to hrsc1@aucegypt.edu, stating the position title in the subject line