6 Associate Director, Construction Services Jobs in Houston, TX
University Houston is Hiring an Associate Director, Construction Services Near Houston, TX
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
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.
Job Summary
Full Time
Investment Management
$184k-254k (estimate)
03/15/2024
05/14/2024
uh.edu
HOUSTON, TX
7,500 - 15,000
1941
JERRY R STRAWSER
<$5M
Investment Management
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About University Houston
Through expansion and continued enhancements in undergraduate, graduate, and research programs, the College is preparing to become the premier destination for students and faculty. Whether you are a student, faculty member, industry partner, alumnus, or a member of the community, you are welcome to join us on the journey toward becoming the premier College of Technology in the nation and around the world. The College of Technology offers 11 Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees, nine Master of Science (M.S.) degrees; and, the Engineering Technology, M.S. has four different tracks, for a total of ...12 M.S. options. In addition, the College of Technology offers several programs for upgrading your skills and qualifications in professional fields. These programs draw from faculty within the College and University as well as experts from outside who have both the experience and the certifications to help you advance in your field.
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