PAY GRADE: 35E

DEADLINE: August 2, 2018

CONTEXT OF THE JOB:

Director, Property Management leads various activities for the Science, Technology & Advanced Research (STAR) Campus, which is a 272-acre multi-tenant university research park that is a repurposed former automobile assembly site. The Director oversees the day-to-day operations of the facilities and infrastructure requirements necessary to support the tenants at the site. The incumbent will need to understand site tenant and prospective tenant needs and works with multi-functional teams to prioritize initiatives to help meet the future requirements of the campus.

Under limited direction of the Vice President of Facilities, Real Estate & Auxiliary Services, the Director engages in lease development and execution, tenant interface, execution of Common Area Maintenance (CAM) operations, and the development of accurate budgets and forecasts, consistent with the University's vision for the STAR Campus. The Director leads various project teams responsible for implementing, as well as maintaining infrastructure and common area processes, systems and assets. The Director provides leadership and strategic oversight for the property management staff.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in the development of the annual Strategic Plan for the STAR Campus, ensuring that the operational aspects of the plan align with the University's vision and Master Plan for the Campus.
• Coordinates with the Planning & Project Delivery (PPD) staff to review the lease requirements for the design efforts, contract delivery strategies and construction to ensure new facilities are consistent with the University's design standards, policies and procedures.
• Provides leadership to ensure building standards and practices embody sustainable elements consistent with the University's environmental stewardship goals.
• Responsible for ensuring site infrastructure and common area projects support the strategic growth at the STAR Campus.
• Develops a customer service environment that supports the needs for the tenants, consistent with their lease agreements, while implementing identified best practices for advanced research and technology parks.
• Assigns, coordinates, and directs the work of all Common Area Maintenance (CAM) projects including but not limited to: way finding and signage; site lighting and electrical distribution; landscaping and mowing; snow removal; storm water management; site maintenance and security; environmental remediation.
• Supports the University's legal department for the preparation, negotiation strategy and execution of commercial leases with the STAR Campus tenants and developers.
• Oversees compliance with University policies, regulations, and procedures which relate to construction, construction contracts, and fiscal transactions as well as pertinent Delaware codes, county and municipal laws, federal laws and regulations, underwriters regulations, and such other codes and regulations which apply to facilities design engineering, construction and property management. Collaborate effectively with Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and the City of Newark in all aspects of the site management.
• Responsible for control and management of the site operating budget, preparation of annual operating budget requests, and monitoring and control of operating expenditures.
• In conjunction with the PPD project manager, oversees the STAR Campus infrastructure and common area construction budgets. Ensures the availability of funds and maintains expenditures within approved budgets. Certifies the satisfactory completion of work performed under contract, and determines that expenditures are within the approved design parameters and scope of each project.
• Formulates internal administrative and operational policies, regulations, and procedures and sees to their implementation.
• Coordinates and collaborates with the University of Delaware's Director of Economic Development in reviewing and addressing potential tenants / developers interested in the STAR Campus.
• Performs such other duties and services as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and eight years' experience in commercial property management, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate Management, Public Administration or other related field preferred.
• Certified Property Manager (CPM) preferred.
• Property management experience in a research park environment preferred.
• Experience with a Higher Education institution, preferred.
• A Real Estate Broker license preferred.
• Experience in aligning the research park's strategic and business plans with an overarching Master Plan for the property.
• In depth knowledge in building codes, legal codes, and regulatory requirements related to property management.
• Proven experience with lease negotiations terms, including enhancing the revenue and fees for the University while reducing any associated risk.
• Ability to engage tenants and prospective tenants to understand operational needs and to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with a history of developing a customer service culture and effective communication

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from Minority Group Members, Women, Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans. The University's Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at http://www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html

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