-Oversees and manages the activities of design and engineering professionals and contractors in the planning, programming, design and construction of projects-Responsible for building projects from inception to completion, ensuring that projects are built to University and State standards, local and national building codes, and departmental requirementsManages and coordinates the planning, design, and construction of capital facilities projects-Acts as a liaison between customers, departments, agencies, other organizations, professional service providers, and contractors-Coordinates with and/or supervises professional services consultants in the performance of contracted responsibilities-Instructs, guides, and counsels clients regarding the processes of project development, procurement of services, and all other aspects of project implementation-Assures that clients’ needs are addressed and plans are accomplished within the constraints of policies, procedures and business practices of the University and the State of Utah-Reviews construction proposals, contracts and plans, determines project requirements, oversees compliance with requirements, and recommends corrections of deficiencies and approves all changes-Negotiates contracts and proposals on behalf of the customer and the University-Monitors and manages project budgets and schedules to assure completion of critical tasks needed to meet client timing objectives.-Approves pay requests for consultants, vendors, and contractors for completed work-Compiles information for submission to the Board of Trustees, DFCM, and the State Building Board for review, approval, and funding