Job Title

Facilities and Construction Manager

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Administrative Services Staff

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Facilities and Construction Manager, under direction, provides management as the main liaison for facility construction and maintenance projects at assigned Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) members or departments.Responsibilities:-Serves as the point of contact in reviewing and approving project designs, drawings, and construction documents, preparing project estimates, and developing and overseeing project budgets.-Tracks work requests, monitors construction progress, and performs constructability reviews of projects during the design/planning process. Obtains cost estimates by coordinating work requests and purchase requisitions. Approves payment of selected testing services.-Develops a five-year master plan for building sites and facilities for renovations, maintenance, furniture replacement, and improvement projects.-Participates in pre-construction meetings and tours construction sites to monitor progress and adherence to project documents. Reviews bid proposals, tracks and confirms purchase order statuses, and coordinates furniture deliveries and installations.-Troubleshoots new and existing issues within facilities or electrical services.-Provides oversight of projects to ensure construction complies with agreed upon designs, safety measures, costs, schedules, and construction documents. Assists Project Inspectors and Managers with the interpretation of contracts.-Conducts walkthrough inspections and reviews and follows-up on punch list items to approved completion. Follows up on problematic maintenance issues in facilities. Conducts project inspections for proper installation.-Meets with Senior Directors and reports outcomes regularly. Participates in regularly scheduled construction meetings and maintains written records of work progress.-Oversees equipment and furniture moves as they relate to property and inventory controls. Provides oversight of the departmental facility space and fixed asset inventory. Maintains accurate inventory records and conducts annual inventory certification of equipment.Education and Experience:-Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.-Five years of related experience.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:-Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Knowledge of building systems, fire and life safety codes, building codes, and accessibility standards. Strong background knowledge in facilities coordination.-Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to promptly respond to on-site emergency calls. Ability to read and understand floor plans.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies within the Texas A&M University System With over 5,000 employees, and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service.If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you.

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/extension-home/)

• Texas A&M AgriLife Research

• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/college-home/)

• Texas A&M Forest Service

• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/tvmdl-home/)

  Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners.

• Prospective employee benefits

• Retirement programs

• Commitment to inclusive excellence (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/)

• Strategic plan