Associate Director

Associate Director

Job ID: 11992
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. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm.

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume
• Cover letter and a list of three references is strongly encouraged,

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

Plans, organizes, and directs the day-to-day operations of Facilities Planning and Construction. Works with the Director to manage and coordinate unit team assignments and unit scheduling of resources. Provides leadership, guidance, and supervision of department professional staff. Assists in the overall management of the university's master planning efforts, all major and minor capital projects, and all facilities standards.

Essential Functions

Provides direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning in the department.

Provides leadership and assists in management of multiple complex capital projects by providing program and project staffing, resource coordination, communication, conflict resolution, and oversight /quality monitoring at the campus level.

Ensures compliance with the Board of Regents Rules & Regulations, State Statutes, Federal Regulations and Laws on all projects. Ensure that operations are efficient and cost effective, that assets are safeguarded, and that financial information is reliable.

Serves as liaison, public spokesperson, and interface with campus executives, architects, contractors, industry and community associations, utility cooperatives, and general public to promote Historically Under-utilized Business participation, knowledge of UT System mission and goals, and in support of OFPC initiatives.

Monitors and evaluates performance of assigned Project Managers, Construction Managers and Inspectors, administrative staff, and professional service contractors. [Provide training and resources on new policies and procedures as required.

Provides supervision of professional staff, training personnel to departmental and University standards and procedures, including assigning and reviewing work, completing performance evaluations, and making recommendations for hiring, terminating, and disciplining.

Participates in the budget planning process, including staffing, budget requirements, identifying potential cost increases, and identifying opportunities for cost savings.

Provides financial oversight of respective operating budgets, transfer of funds and expenses.

Administrative duties include meetings, troubleshooting service complaints and problems, approval of service contracts and purchase orders, monitoring of work requests, and key/card access requests as applicable.

Develops and implements departmental goals and objectives with the oversight of the Director. Coordinates, monitors, and evaluates policy and procedures, manuals, guidelines, and technical scope of work.

Manages and enforces policies related to finances, operating procedures, disciplinary processes, internal controls, and inventory of equipment, tools, and supplies.

Provides leadership for the respective staff in areas of planning their assigned duties. Responsible for creating a high-quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills.

Assists in providing reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, financial information is reliable, and applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures are followed.

Stay current in Codes and Regulations applicable to design and construction, including International Building Codes, NFPA 101, TDLR, OSHA, ADA, ASHRAE 90.1, SWPPP, and any special requirements of the building type (e.g., healthcare, research labs, special campus project types, etc.) or the local jurisdictions.

Provide monitoring of local campus-managed major projects as directed by the U.T. System Board of Regents.

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

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

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 in architecture, engineering, construction management or a related field.

and

Experience: Seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience within higher education or similar large organizations
in architecture, engineering, construction management or a related field. Five (5) years' experience in operations, administration, and
personnel management in the construction industry. Experience in all programming ability, conceptualization, visual presentations in
various media, and preparation of construction documents that clearly convey the requirements of intended designs for the purpose of
bidding and constructing commercial and institutional facilities.

A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Preferred Education/Experience: Master's degree in related technical or managerial field 15 years' experience with complex project management experience in educational facilities design and construction.

Licenses/Certifications: Professional architectural or engineering in good standing or related technical license. Have ability to obtain license in Texas through reciprocity within 1 year of employment if they are licensed in another state.

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 is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee is frequently required to use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to lift and move up to 25 pounds.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate. (Loud noises may be encountered on construction sites).

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.


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