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Senior Managing Director - Engineering & Construction
Position Description Plans and directs the overall operation of two or more departments with institutional oversight and provides leadership for staff members. Under executive direction, performs highly varied administrative duties involving the use of independent judgment and professional skills. About the University Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories. Major/Essential Functions
- LEADERSHIP - Demonstrates foresight and acts as a role model for the Operations Division and Texas Tech University. Establishes and monitors departmental objectives and goals to align with the established University and Executive Leadership goals and objectives. Assumes accountability and responsibility of the assigned area to ensure not only alignment with specified goals, but preliminary budget numbers, scheduling, timelines, adequate manpower, project budgets and project quality and efficiency expectations are met. The Operations Division (OD) strives to be the provider of choice for the campus community and an above and beyond level of service and construction knowledge and experience is expected from this position. This position will provide executive leadership for the Operations Division Engineering & Construction department in support of the general and research-focused construction projects provided to the campus community.
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Responsible for the execution of new and existing construction projects completed by the OD Engineering and Construction Department. Oversees university construction projects for deferred maintenance, roadways, life safety, renovations to include classrooms and class labs, capital improvement and research specific construction. Historically the annual university spend on construction projects has ranged from 30- $55 million dollars of construction per year. This leadership role will be responsible for all internal and external contract, budget, tracking and communications as they relate to projects associated with this department. This position will be responsible for 200 - 300 construction projects each year.
- COMMUNICATION - Uses effective skills to accomplish formal and informal oral/written presentations within and outside the Department. Composes and prepares documents, reports, special studies and other correspondence supporting the mission. This position is expected to provide routine and regular updates and ongoing communications to the Associate Vice President of Operations and other Executive Leadership University Members as required and routinely scheduled. This leadership role will be expected to effectively and routinely communicate with internal team members along with maintain strong partnerships with members of the campus community. These partnership would be with Vice President's, Deans, Chairs, Faculty, Staff and researchers to name a few.
- BUDGET DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT - Working with Operations Division Staff, establishes annual budget requirements for manpower and materials. Department allocates funding to accomplish mission within authorized budgeting limits. Use Key Performance Indicator metrics to identify areas for improvement allocating personnel and resources to meet or exceed goals in the most efficient and economically beneficial manner for Texas Tech University.
- STRATEGIC PLANNING AND CAMPUS ALIGNMENT - The Senior Managing Director within the Operations Division is responsible for ensuring the full comprehension, planning and delegation of aligning the Engineering and Construction Department's goals and objectives with those as set forth by the many competing factors within the university. This requires an adept perspective with the ability to think and plan strategically while managing the day-to-day requirements of the ongoing projects while facilitating through scheduling, budget and service opportunities as they arise.
- CAMPUS ENGAGEMENT: Serves as a knowledgeable, capable, and professional substitute for all required meetings and functions. Consults with and makes recommendations to members of the campus community regarding services provided by department. This is a high visibility position and professional and adequate engagement and multiple levels is expected and required.
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred. Seven to ten years progressively responsible management experience required. Education beyond bachelor's level may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis. Preferred Qualifications
- Possess a professional engineering license in the State of Texas or is a licensed architect in the State of Texas.
- 10 years of leadership experience in large-scale construction, preferably in higher education.
- Experience with management of Architects and/or Engineers (or other technical design staff) with direct responsibility for analysis/design/administration of projects.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of customers, staff, and vendors.
Safety Information Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees. Does this position work in a research laboratory? No Required Attachments Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV Minimum Hire Rate 12,083.33 Pay Statement Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan. Job Group Mid-level Officer and Manager EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran. |
Texas Tech University
Dec 12, 2024