Tarrant County College is Hiring an Operations and Maintenance Contract Manager Near Fort Worth, TX
F005925 Position Status Full Time Assignment Length This field only applies to Faculty Grant Funded No Category APT Class Code 13 Starting Pay $78,664 Special Note Commensurate with education and experience Location District Department DT Physical Plant Job Summary
Reporting to the Director of Facilities Operations, the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Contract Manager is responsible for the administrative oversight of operations’ service contracts. This position is also responsible for all aspects of service contracts for the operations and maintenance of the facilities, buildings, equipment, and grounds.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Performance Requirements*
Facilitates and manages the development and negotiation of service contracts for facility operations such as maintenance (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems), grounds (landscape and irrigation), and custodial (cleaning) services
Administers service contract formation, creation, execution, and analysis to maximize operational and financial performance
Engages with the Facilities Administration and Purchasing department in determining an appropriate procurement method for the respective contract
Initiates service contract requisitions, reviews billing to ensure accurate recording and alignment with work performed; resolves billing issues
Coordinates with facilities management on routine filed inspections and certifications to monitor the execution of contracted services
Prepares recommendations and work requests for deficiency reports and facility improvements and assigns to the appropriate team or staff
Maintains awareness of contract renewal and expiration dates; notifies stakeholders of the upcoming contract renewals for needs to revisit or renegotiate the contract terms
Prepares budget recommendations for maintaining and updating facilities; budgets for contracted services
Solicits feedback on service contractors’ performance; provides periodic reports, updates and records process improvement opportunities
Gathers requirements from stakeholders when formulating contract deliverables
Ensures conformance to state or local government regulatory and legal requirements
General Supervision and Management
Provides leadership, direction and instruction on job assignments for direct reports
Responsible for personnel management, evaluation, and development of assigned administrative and professional-level direct reports
Directs and monitors outside contractors as it relates to all stages of facility services
Ensures that support staff consistently provide positive and prompt responses to requests from user groups and facilities leadership
Service Excellence
Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the essential performance requirements
Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
Supports the values of the College: diversity, teaching excellence, student success, innovation, and creativity and service to the College
Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College
Supervision
Works under the general supervision of Director of Facilities Operations
Performs Other Related Tasks as Required
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years’ working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements; or equivalent combination of education and working experience
Two (2) years’ experience supervising (e.g., managing, evaluating the performance of others)
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in facilities management, contracting, or related field
Experience working in higher education
Experience working with public procurement procedures and policies in higher education and the State of Texas
Experience working in a Facilities Operations and Maintenance office or related professional environment
Current certification from the State of Texas as a Certified Contracts Manager
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of facilities operations, maintenance services, and products
Knowledge of procurement procedures and standards in a public higher education environment
Skilled in organization with detailed accuracy
Skilled in excellent oral and written communication
Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with diverse populations
Skilled in using Project Management and Work Order Management applications and enterprise systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software
Ability to identify facilities’ service needs, develop procurement documents, negotiate contracts, and oversee service work
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment and a setting that is diverse and urban
Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied and unpredictable in scope and volume
Ability to analyze data and provide sound recommendations based on policy, procedure practice, and existing regulations
Ability to delegate work appropriately to faculty and staff to meet College and campus deliverables
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Special Instructions Summary Posted 02/02/2024
Posting Contact Summary
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