Job Title
Assistant Vice President, Facilities and Construction
Agency
West Texas A&M University
Department
Vp/Fiscal Affairs
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Canyon, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits
NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval.
General Summary:
The Assistant Vice President, Facilities & Construction provides leadership and direction in execution and oversight of all major facility related contracts and capital projects. This includes a comprehensive understanding of the Southeastern Services Corporation (SSC) contract, and any project overseen by SSC including but not limited to: major master plan projects, annual capital renewal projects and alteration, deferred and preventative maintenance and repair projects. Provides professional project construction oversight, management and leadership on multiple small, intermediate, and large complex higher education academic, residential and research facilities. Must be able to interact professionally, appropriately and courteously with a variety of University personnel, coworkers, outside vendors and other governmental agencies. Ability to problem solve, troubleshoot, prioritize and stay self-motivated.
Salary: The anticipated salary range for this position is $120,000-$130,000 annually.
Responsibilities:
Oversees the contract administrator for facilities maintenance, custodial and landscape contract. Liaison between University Departments and Colleges for issues dealing with work order processing, facilities modification requests, and special vendor requested work.
Reviews design process to ensure projects are consistent with approved Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) and University standards, project goals, stakeholder priorities and all other project requirements. Liaison to System representatives on University buildings and inventory, i.e. FPC system offices and Real Estate offices.
Responsible for University supervision of construction projects ensuring projects are on budget and on schedule, of the highest quality, and that projects meet stakeholder goals and objectives. Oversee and review all phases of projects from project planning through closeout and occupancy.
Reviews SSC consultant and contractor selections and contract negotiations to ensure highest quality and best value for the University
Develops and maintains positive working relationships with key campus stakeholders, including academic departments, Residence Life, Student Affairs, Public Safety, Risk Management, IT, Budget Office, Procurement Services, Finance and other key administrative offices
Review budget vs. actual results for utilities and approve annual budget for utilities
Collaborates with the Vice President for Business and Finance (VPBF) in capital budgeting process for master plan and other capital projects, including annual capital renewal and alteration and repair projects that drives the completion of the TAMUS and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board 5-year capital plans. Prepare internal and external reports as needed.
Reviews evaluation of deferred maintenance needs including structural, exterior envelope, MEP, and life safety systems in support of planning and prioritizing deferred maintenance projects and recommends plan of action to VPBF.
Works closely with vendors responsible for facilities to monitor and implement energy efficiencies.
Responsible for emergency management duties as delegate.
Assist with special projects related to…