Director, Program Spaces and Design

The Director, Program Spaces and Design leads the planning, design, development, and construction of Liliʻuokalani Trust capital projects and owns the long-term strategy for the physical spaces in which LT programs serve kamalei and ʻohana. Directs design firms, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors in the execution of planning, design, and construction activities to accomplish project goals.Establishes and maintains project governance for each capital project: decision-making structure, escalation paths, meeting cadence, decision logs, and clearly defined kulana (roles and responsibilities) for all project participants.Collaborates with pertinent leadership to establish project goals and objectives, ensuring program plans inform design rather than the reverse.Oversees and directs planning, design, and construction of assigned projects from conception to completion and closeout, including schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding, and construction administration.Responsible for the creation, management, and reporting of project budgets, cost scenarios, schedules, and implementation plans. Prepares detailed, implementable project plans to be shared with the project team.Works alongside People Operations to identify staffing needs, recruitment approaches, and consultant capacity depending on project demands.Keeps track of project progression and provides scheduled and ad hoc reports to senior management and executives as required. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Construction, or Construction Management, or equivalent amount of related experience.Minimum of ten (10) years of proven experience in management of large-scale design and construction projects, including pre-construction planning, design, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, and contract management. While travel may not always be a need, the ability to travel when required remains a crucial aspect of this position to successfully contribute to our concerted efforts to carry out our Queen’s legacy.

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