Lubbock

36598BR

Ops Div Construction

Position Description

Provides project management for large, complex construction and renovation projects including budgeting, planning and programming, design, contracting, construction, commissioning, and close-out.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Major/Essential Functions

• General: Supports the customer service philosophy of Texas Tech University. Complies with university and Operations Division policies, procedures and work rules. Complies with all attendance policies and guidelines.
• Technical Specialist: Provide architectural/engineering expertise to other departments as needed to assist in maintenance, renovation and new research construction projects. Serve as Operations Department project manager for Research Construction Projects.
• Architectural/Engineering Review: Develop and review projects for compliance with campus departmental standards, building codes, state/federal regulatory requirements.
• Facility Audits: Assist in conducting facility audits and preparing written reports detailing findings and recommendations.
• Engineering compliance analysis: Review construction documents, specifications, product submittals, schedules, change orders, contracts/budget revisions for compliance with project scope, design intent, budge, and campus design standards.
• Engineering design: provide engineering design and construct documents for renovation, and new construction projects. Conduct design review meetings to ensure designs meet customer needs and coordinate with appropriate campus personnel.
• Prepare studies: performs technical studies, analysis and reports, building and utility system studies and economic analysis as necessary to support development of budget costs, project scopes and justifications.
• Coordinate with contracted A/E firms: Coordinates activities of outside consulting A/E firms engaged in design and preparation of plans/specifications for major projects including equipment, system installation, controls, and data info system.
• Project management/quality control: perform full scope project management responsibilities. Develop and manage project through scope, budgeting, design, bid and award phases and oversee the construction phase through project completion.
• Safety: Support and comply with the Operations Division safety program to include all safety/health rules, regulations, operating policies and procedures.
• Supervise subordinates: Provide supervision and oversight of subordinate staff. Responsible for recruitment and evaluation of project staff which includes design/management staff and inspection staff.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, or Interior Design or related field plus ten years experience in large scale commercial project management. An advanced degree in a related field may substitute for two years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• License Engineer or Architect in the State of Texas.
• Construction management experience of 3 years or more.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Minimum Hire Rate

8,333.33

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Skilled Professionals

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.