Administrator 1-Marine Project | Office of University Human Resources

Profile Summary

Positions in this job profile provide personnel and fiscal management for an OSU maritime construction project. They provide overall authority and strategic direction for the management of maritime construction projects. Ensures compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policy.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The distinguishing characteristics of the Administrator 1-Marine Project profile is the overall oversight and management of a maritime construction project for the university. Positions have overall strategic and fiscal responsibilities for the project strategy, scope, construction operations, and supervision of other managers that carry out the strategic plan of the project in functional areas.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1. Oversees and manages strategic and operational functions for a marine construction project for the university, including developing and managing the overall budget, human resource, and operational activities to ensure effectiveness and efficiency. 2. Supervision of professional faculty and/or classified positions including plan, assign and approve work; rewards/discipline; respond to grievances; hire/fire (or effectively recommend); prepare and sign performance evaluations/reviews. 3. Establishes and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote and enhance the project goals and outcomes. 4. Ensures compliance with university policy, and state and federal laws and regulations and industry practices and standards. 5. Advises executive leadership on efficiency and improvement of project operations and outcomes. 6. Develops short and long range goals to support the strategic plan of the project.

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Problems are highly varied, complex and often non-recurring; require novel and creative approaches to resolution. New concepts and approaches may have to be developed. Decisions have significant, broad implications for the management and operations of a division/entire organization; contributes to decisions on the overall strategy and direction of the entire organization. Decisions impact: • Functions across the University • Department • Direct team • Vendors/Suppliers/Contractors • Student/Parents • Other External Agencies and Institutions

Accountability

Results are defined by university and college strategy, mission and vision; incumbent sets own goals and determines how to accomplish results with few or no guidelines to follow, although precedents may exist; supervisor/manager provides broad guidance and overall direction. Supervises work of other supervisors/managers, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing work, ensuring quality standards. Responsible for hiring, terminating, training and developing, responding to grievances, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff. Plans organizational structure and job content. Develops and approves department/unit budget and exceptions to program budget. Assists in the development of the division/college/overall organization

Relationship With Others

Collaborates and interacts within the Dept/Unit, University Wide, and Externally to: • Exchange routine, factual information and/or answer routine questions. • Exchange detailed information or resolve varied problems. • Access and/or work with sensitive and/or confidential information. • Identify needs/concerns of others, determine potential solutions, resolve or redirect appropriately. • Persuade, gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas or collaborate on significant projects. • Resolve conflict, negotiate or collaborate on major projects. • Handle sensitive issues and facilitate collaboration at the highest level. • Develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance workflow and work quality.

Typical Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in field related to assigned responsibilities. Senior level management and supervisory experience in contract and construction management for large, government sponsored acquisition projects. May require licensure and certification.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by positions within this job profile. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of all employees within positions covered by this job profile.