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Director - Planning & Construction
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Position Number: 6045000
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Facilities Management

Director - Planning & Construction

Job ID: 13216
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp

About UTEP

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

Position Information

Hiring Department: Planning and Construction

Posting End Date: Open until filled.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Application Materials:

Resume
Cover Letter
List of three references

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Purpose of Position

Essential Functions

Plans, develops, coordinates, and directs various design and construction projects.

Ensures operational efficiency and economy of the department, including development and administration of annual budgets for project design, renovations, and construction projects. Reviews cost factors and estimates and determines cost effectiveness.

Monitors project budgets, schedules, and project goals. Reviews, approves, and tracks project expenditures.

Plans, directs, and coordinates, through subordinate level staff, the department's work plan and assignment of projects to Project Managers, Construction Managers, administrative staff, and professional service contractors.

Monitors workload, administrative systems and evaluates efficiency and effectiveness of delivery methods and procedures and allocates resources accordingly. Meets with key staff to identify and resolve problems.

Oversee the work of architects, engineers, inspectors, and other contractors involved in capital projects. Additionally, they create and deliver informational updates and presentations to the Capital Planning Committee and other interested organizations.

Responsible for recruitment, staffing, training and development, performance evaluations and employee counseling and termination.

Responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring standards and procedures related to design, energy efficiency, and sustainability goals for facilities planning, as well as capital and renovation projects.

Develops and implements short and long-range campus facilities plans, conceptual designs, and capital outlay (budget) requirements.

Compiles and submits reports as required by management, state, local, and federal regulatory agencies.

Acts as liaison between the planning and construction department, the university leadership, administration, and outside agencies for all project activities from initiation to completion of the project.

Participates in various committees, professional training, industry conferences, and conventions.

Ensures all construction, remodeling and design comply with applicable building codes and regulations and any special requirements of the building type (e.g., healthcare, research labs, special campus project types, etc.) or the local jurisdictions.

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.

Complies with all State and University policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with Board of Regents Rules & Regulations, State Statutes, Federal Regulations, state statutes, Federal regulations, and Laws on all projects.

Occasional traveling is required.

Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's objectives, policies, and applicable laws.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree (B Arch, or M Arch) in Architecture, engineering, construction management or a related field.

and

Experience: Requires at least 10 years of responsible experience in architecture, engineering, construction management, facilities planning, or related field, including 7 years' experience in management and administration., In addition the candidate should possess substantial years of experience commensurable to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with Institution of Higher Education desired.

Professional Licensure: Professional architectural or engineering in Texas in good standing or related technical license

Preferred Education: Master's degree in related technical or managerial field.

Preferred Experience: 15 years' experience with complex project management experience in educational facilities design and construction. Experience with higher education or similar organizations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent customer service, communicating clearly and appropriately to clients, consultants, and stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to read construction documents and provide simple, preliminary estimates.

General knowledge of the TX Procurement Code.

General knowledge of Federal, State, and Local Building Codes.

Demonstrated ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments.

Knowledge of sound fiscal management and budgeting practices and principles; proven ability to work independently in analyzing and resolving complex financial problems; experience with higher education or not-for-profit capital budgeting.

Additional Information

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 25 pounds.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=13216&PostingSeq=1