Associate Director, Construction Services - University of Houston

Organization

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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).
4. Develops Construction Services staffing plans and oversees staff, including hiring, development, motivation 
   and evaluation of staff through coaching, mentoring, and training.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Assists in the continuous integration of sustainable Best Practices into the daily management and operations 
   of the department(s).
10. Responds to emergencies on weekends, holidays, and after hours while ensuring prompt communication to 
    employees, business associates and internal/external customers.
11. 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.
12. Performs other job-related duties as required.

EEO/AA

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.

Employee Status

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