Associate Director, Construction Services

University of Houston, United States

Updated: 3 days ago
Location: Houston, TEXAS

Associate Director, Construction Services - (STA014262) Assoc Dir, Construction Srvcs 
Organization
: H0192 Minor In-House Construction 

Description

 

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 provide 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.

    • EEO/AA

     

    Qualifications

     

    Bachelors and 7 years experience

    Education: 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 Job Posting Information

    Please include three (3) professional references with your submission.

    Department willing to accept experience in lieu of education.

     
    Notes to Applicant: Please submit references along with resume 
    Salary: Commensurate with Education/Experience 
    Required Attachments by Candidate: Resume, Cover Letter/Letter of Application 
    Employee Status
    : Regular/Benefits 
    Job Posting
    : Apr 10, 2024, 4:29:18 PM

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