Associate Vice President, Facilities Management And Construction

The Associate Vice President for Facilities Maintenance and Construction is a key position on the UHCL Campus and is responsible for facility planning, construction operations, and management of all facility capital assets. Assures regulatory compliance with federal and state statutes and system policies relating to the acquisition of services and programs. This position reports to the Vice President of Finance and Administration and has significant budget and supervisory responsibilities.

Duties:

• Responsible for oversight of the Environmental Health and Safety Office and performs additional duties as assigned.
• Responsible for the supervision, development, evaluation, and performance management of departmental staff including providing strategic direction for the department with a focus on UHCL’s culture, mission, and vision. Serves as key staff member in directing facilities personnel to deliver operational projects. Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among employees. Builds and works with diverse teams effectively.
• Develops and maintains facility condition survey, including ongoing deferred maintenance lists. Understands the needs of facilities maintenance services, routine/preventative maintenance, and long-term stewardship. Remains current in new practices, products, or systems to improve the delivery of services.
• Manages UHCL contracts and requests from THECB, State of TX, and regulatory agencies. Manages BOR Facilities Committee agenda items for UHCL, provides up-to-date project tracking. Works with appropriate shared governance committees regarding matters of facility development, minor construction/renovation and campus projects including serving as Chair of the Campus Facilities and Support Services Committee.
• Supervises all maintenance programs relating to the interior and exterior conditions, appearance and operations of the facilities; reviews and analyzes inspections and reports for potential inefficiencies in the operation and maintenance of facilities; develops, implements, and monitors cost-saving opportunities. Provides leadership and direction in coordination with the University of Houston System in the development and implementation of appropriate university-wide policies and procedures.
• Directs major and minor capital projects assuring adherence to Campus Master Plan; coordinates timely reviews of program, construction documents, ensures efficiency and economy of maintenance in plan specifications, and oversees activities and contractors. Works with Manager of each function to ensure completion of projects including preparing cost estimates, scope of work, RFPs, and bid/contract documents.

Qualifications

Required:

Desired:

Master's degree in engineering, construction management, business administration or related fields.

Work experience in a Texas higher education setting, preferably in maintenance and operations, custodial services, and/or capital projects.

Bilingual English/Spanish fluency.

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and Certificate of Project Management/Engineering

Required Attachments by Candidate : Resume, Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Unofficial Transcripts

Notes to Applicant :

Full-time position with benefits. Background check required. To apply, please complete the online application and attach a resume, a cover letter and unofficial transcripts. Applications without the required documents will be considered incomplete and disqualified.