Job Title

Associate Director, Facilities & Construction

Agency

East Texas A&M University

Department

Facilities & Construction

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

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• Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration.
• Please do not withdraw your application in an attempt to upload a missing document, instead please email HR for help.

Please provide the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered).
• Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required upon acceptance of verbal offer). 
  If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

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SUMMARY:

The Associate Director, Facilities & Construction  provides directional support in the master planning, design, construction management, facility operations and maintenance of the overall operations of university facilities, campus planning, and construction. Provides high level input and recommendations for all major construction and deferred maintenance projects and facility operations and maintenance.  The Associate Director works with internal and external customers, reporting directly to the Director of Facilities & Construction to determine goals and outcomes on a variety of issues related to Facilities.  The Associate Director shall be customer service focused.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides leadership by assisting with oversight of campus projects to ensure successful execution and completion with little involvement from upper administration. Manages projects to ensure completion within established time frames, project design and budget. Coordinates with internal and external contacts to ensure projects goals are met.
• Provides construction management and oversight including meetings, programming, design development, construction documents, punch list, and code review.
• Assists the Director with all aspects of university fire and life safety code compliance programs. Assists the Director as the authority of having jurisdiction for fire code issues including new construction, renovation, and university projects.
• Assists the Director in the management and oversight of special projects and all the related process. Manages major project budgets, costs estimations, actual costs, schedules, and billings. Coordinates general and sub-contractor  schedules and assignments and reviews performance.  Coordinates and monitors status of University new and renovation projects related to buildings and grounds.
• Assists the Director with the management and oversight of facility operations and maintenance for university’s academic, residential, and administrative units. Assists with long term Campus Master Planning and assists departments with their planning efforts. Solicits input from administrators in major buildings and/or departments to identify issues and/or concerns. Inspects and audits facilities for regulatory compliance. Provides recommendations for financial requirements for repair and maintenance.
• Oversees campus signage and wayfinding to enhance visibility, ease in locating buildings and resources.
• Coordinates and provides reporting for the university Deferred Maintenance program.
• Recommends priorities and general strategies for planning and construction including oversight for capital improvement programs.
• Assists the Director as official liaison to FP&C for all construction projects, to Texas A&M University Office of Utilities and Energy Services, as well as, City of Commerce for university projects.
• Ensures that communication and procedures are transparent to the university community.
• Availability for after-hour and weekend work is required.  Must have the ability to operate outside of normal working hours during emergency situations and disasters. Serves as the primary contact, decision maker and backup for Facilities & Construction in the absence of the Director.
• Participates on university committees as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Industrial Technology, Construction Management or related (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Minimum of eight (8) years related experience in construction and facilities management (High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 12 years related experience in construction and facilities management may substitute degree). Leadership and supervision experience within a complex multi-location environment.  Knowledge of facility operations and maintenance, State of Texas contract administration, construction and maintenance cost estimating, coordination of construction requirements, processing project bid packages and contracts, developing and maintaining departmental construction management reports. Knowledge of the management of general contractors and sub-contractors, budgetary control and quality assurance. Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to: Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Ability to work in a complex environment with high demands and often conflicting requests for resources and priorities.  Demonstrated ability to successfully manage human and fiscal resources in both strategic and operation environments. Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate, analyze relevant data and work collaboratively with internal and external customers and partners. Demonstrated ability to make appropriate recommendations and move resources through implementation to meet desired outcomes.
• Licensing/Professional Certifications: Valid driver’s license.
• Physical Requirements: None
• Other Requirements: None

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:

Master’s Degree. Leadership and construction management experience in higher education. Professional Certification in Project management.  Certified Fire Inspector or ability to obtain within one year of employment.  Asbestos Management license or registration.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

General contractors and sub-contractors. Facilities staff.  Others as needed.

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE COMPETENCY:

Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment system or water treatment system.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.