University of Houston
Associate Director, Construction Services
University of Houston, Welcome, South Carolina, United States,
Job Description - Associate Director, Construction Services (STA014262)Organization
H0192 Minor In-House ConstructionDescription
Provides leadership for the Construction Services department by overseeing the daily operations, maintenance activities and staff management and ensuring cost effective, efficient, safe, and reliable operations consistent with best practices, and other performance standards.Job Duties
Provides overall leadership for the departments by setting the tone, expectations and providing continuous evaluation, feedback and reports on the department(s) performance. Drafts and implements operating procedures, staff work plans, and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), benchmarking with APPA service levels to achieve desired accountability, cost controls, compliance and efficiency of the department.Assists with the development, implementation, and management of strategic business plans, budgets, infrastructure plans for assigned area, and manages the business by controlling costs while meeting expected financial results.Maintains an understanding of current ideas, research and practices pertaining to the areas of responsibility for this position, through continued study and participation in professional organizations, such as Texas Association of Physical Plant Administrators (TAPPA).Develops Construction Services staffing plans and oversees staff, including hiring, development, motivation and evaluation of staff through coaching, mentoring, and training.Establishes an effective culture by ensuring accountability and creating a performance management focus by setting standards and key performance targets in areas of safety, customer complaints, efficiency, and inventory control.Prepares project cost estimates, scope of work, Request for Proposal’s (RFP’s), Request for Qualifications (RFQ’s), and bid/contract documents. Conducts inspection of work, evaluates work, resolves employee/contractor issues, approves pay applications/contract changes, and approves final acceptance of work.Directs the Construction Services operations, inventory, scheduling, and assignments. Reviews the work of staff. Monitors status of work orders, estimates, requests, and purchases of materials and equipment.Develops short and long-range plans to meet state mandates, negotiates contracts with sub-contractors and consultants, and makes policy recommendations in the development of programs.Assists in the continuous integration of sustainable Best Practices into the daily management and operations of the department(s).Responds to emergencies on weekends, holidays, and after hours while ensuring prompt communication to employees, business associates and internal/external customers.Confers with university staff at all levels and provides technical expertise, assistance and advice regarding Construction Services operations, projects and develops and presents recommendations and reports as requested.Performs other job-related duties as required.Qualifications
Bachelors and 7 years experienceEducation: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.Experience: Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of directly job-related experience.Certification/Licensing: Requires a valid Texas Drivers License.Additional Information
Please include three (3) professional references with your submission.Salary: Commensurate with Education/ExperienceRequired Attachments by Candidate: Resume, Cover Letter/Letter of ApplicationEmployee Status
Job Posting
Job Posting: Mar 13, 2024, 2:27:46 PMThe policy of the University of Houston System and its universities is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, military status, genetic information, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or status, or gender expression, except where such a distinction is required by law.
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H0192 Minor In-House ConstructionDescription
Provides leadership for the Construction Services department by overseeing the daily operations, maintenance activities and staff management and ensuring cost effective, efficient, safe, and reliable operations consistent with best practices, and other performance standards.Job Duties
Provides overall leadership for the departments by setting the tone, expectations and providing continuous evaluation, feedback and reports on the department(s) performance. Drafts and implements operating procedures, staff work plans, and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), benchmarking with APPA service levels to achieve desired accountability, cost controls, compliance and efficiency of the department.Assists with the development, implementation, and management of strategic business plans, budgets, infrastructure plans for assigned area, and manages the business by controlling costs while meeting expected financial results.Maintains an understanding of current ideas, research and practices pertaining to the areas of responsibility for this position, through continued study and participation in professional organizations, such as Texas Association of Physical Plant Administrators (TAPPA).Develops Construction Services staffing plans and oversees staff, including hiring, development, motivation and evaluation of staff through coaching, mentoring, and training.Establishes an effective culture by ensuring accountability and creating a performance management focus by setting standards and key performance targets in areas of safety, customer complaints, efficiency, and inventory control.Prepares project cost estimates, scope of work, Request for Proposal’s (RFP’s), Request for Qualifications (RFQ’s), and bid/contract documents. Conducts inspection of work, evaluates work, resolves employee/contractor issues, approves pay applications/contract changes, and approves final acceptance of work.Directs the Construction Services operations, inventory, scheduling, and assignments. Reviews the work of staff. Monitors status of work orders, estimates, requests, and purchases of materials and equipment.Develops short and long-range plans to meet state mandates, negotiates contracts with sub-contractors and consultants, and makes policy recommendations in the development of programs.Assists in the continuous integration of sustainable Best Practices into the daily management and operations of the department(s).Responds to emergencies on weekends, holidays, and after hours while ensuring prompt communication to employees, business associates and internal/external customers.Confers with university staff at all levels and provides technical expertise, assistance and advice regarding Construction Services operations, projects and develops and presents recommendations and reports as requested.Performs other job-related duties as required.Qualifications
Bachelors and 7 years experienceEducation: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.Experience: Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of directly job-related experience.Certification/Licensing: Requires a valid Texas Drivers License.Additional Information
Please include three (3) professional references with your submission.Salary: Commensurate with Education/ExperienceRequired Attachments by Candidate: Resume, Cover Letter/Letter of ApplicationEmployee Status
Job Posting
Job Posting: Mar 13, 2024, 2:27:46 PMThe policy of the University of Houston System and its universities is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, military status, genetic information, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or status, or gender expression, except where such a distinction is required by law.
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