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Lamar University
  • Position Number: 1207666
  • Location: Beaumont, TX
  • Position Type: Facilities Management


Director, Project Management 494660

Position Type: Staff

Position Number: 494660

Department: Planning & Construction

Job Summary/Basic Function:
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Planning and Construction (AVP), the Director will lead, direct and execute all projects within the University's capital projects program, including new construction, alterations and renovations, renewals and replacements, as well as special projects planned and funded outside of the annual capital budget. Project types include (but are not limited to) athletic facilities, residential and historic renovations, science and research laboratory renovations, classrooms & academic support space, administrative offices, and equipment replacements. The Director is responsible for project planning, scoping, design, engineering, estimating, budgeting, scheduling, construction, and all related coordination and communication for all projects. Coordinating this variety of projects requires close collaboration with several individuals, including: the Associate Vice President of Facilities Management to ensure maintenance considerations are included in the project planning; the Associate Vice Presidents of Procurement and Finance to facilitate funding decisions & transaction processing; and with the Vice President of Finance and Operations, to execute projects in accordance with university strategic plans.

The Director will have direct supervisory responsibility for all in-house professional project management staff as well as coordination and oversight of external architects, engineers, general contractors and individual trades to execute the projects.

The Director is responsible for fostering an internal collaborative environment between the design and construction team and within the Division for successful project completion.

Duties:

  • Plan, direct and review the activities and operations of the project management staff; coordinate and balance staff workloads; coach, mentor & provide training for the ongoing professional development of department staff.
  • Oversee all aspects of major and minor design and construction projects, including planning, implementation, administration, financial management, contract management, and reporting.
  • Assist the AVP with development and implementation of departmental and project delivery policies, processes and procedures. Develop control systems and tools to ensure continuous quality improvement.
  • Develop & maintain space standards, design guidelines and master specifications.
  • Coordinate with the Texas State University System Office of Contract Administration and ensure compliance with System policies & procedures. Coordinate with local, state and federal regulatory authorities and ensure compliance with all applicable codes, rules and regulations. Ensure compliance with all State reporting requirements.
  • Coordinate the activities of 3rd party consultants and ensure seamless integration with the design team's work product and construction activities.
  • Prepare and administer RFQs and RFPs as needed. Assist the AVP with development and implementation of new standard contract forms for IDIQ and individual vendor assignments.
  • Participate in emergency preparedness and response, disaster restoration. Support campus events as necessary after hours and weekends.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Working Conditions:
    May work in all weather conditions. May work in extreme temperatures. May work around biohazards. May work around chemicals. May work around electrical and mechanical hazards. May work in elevated and/or confined spaces. Exposure to noise & dust. Use of manual dexterity to include climbing of stairs and ladders. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Requires lifting and moving up to 35 lbs.

    Minimum Qualifications:
    Minimum of Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Planning, or Construction Management or other related field of study.
    A minimum of 10 years of demonstrated, progressively responsible experience in the management of multiple capital projects, including a minimum of three years of relevant experience in higher education or other complex institutions or organizations.
    A minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience.
    Demonstrated ability to establish and control budgets; to implement and manage project schedules; and to ensure adherence to program requirements and institutional standards.
    Experience in the review and selection of professional consultants, contractors and vendors is required.
    Knowledge of design and construction industry trends, principles, practices and processes.
    Knowledge & understanding of contract documents, programming, building, accessibility & life safety codes, and construction administration procedures.
    Proven ability to build and develop successful project teams that foster collaboration and participation and strive for the highest-quality work products.
    Intermediate proficiency in standard computer software applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint & MS Project.
    Must be highly effective in managing design and construction professionals with diverse skill sets and expertise.
    Must possess excellent verbal & written communication skills; effective interpersonal skills and the ability to lead and work collaboratively with a wide variety of stakeholders, colleagues, employees, consultants, and senior management.
    Strong analytical, organization, problem recognition, avoidance & resolution skills are required.

    Preferred Qualifications:
    A minimum of five years of relevant higher education experience in the State of Texas is preferred.
    Working knowledge of E-Builder or other web-based project management software.
    Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit or other 3D modeling software.
    Advanced proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project or other construction scheduling software.

    We are proud to provide Veterans Employment Preference in compliance with Texas Senate Bill 805, Section 657.003.

    Security Sensitive Statement:
    This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

    Salary: commensurate

    Work Hours:

    Posting Date: 12/21/2016

    Close Date:

    Open Until Filled: No

    Special Instructions:


    To apply, visit https://jobs.lamar.edu/.

    Lamar University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Lamar University not to discriminate on the basis of non-relevant criteria including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities, admissions or employment practices.





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