AVP, Facilities & Construction — Higher Ed Leadership

West Texas A&M University; Canyon (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible schedule

Job summary

West Texas A&M University seeks an energetic Assistant Vice President, Facilities and Construction for Canyon, TX. You will oversee capital projects, manage contracts, and coordinate with TAMUS system and campus stakeholders to ensure on-budget, on-schedule delivery of high-quality facilities.

The role requires a strong background in construction management, contract administration, and university facilities experience, with leadership in budgeting and vendor negotiations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering or construction management or facilities related degree with major course work in business law, contract administration, accounting and management, or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of directly relevant experience managing capital projects.
• Three (3) years of related professional experience in contract administration, management of property.
• Thorough knowledge of design and construction project management practices, project budget development, scheduling, tracking and controls.
• Must be able to schedule and prioritize workload and to meet deadlines.
• Experience with review and selection of professional consultants and contractors.
• Proven experience in contract administration related to projects, maintenance and construction including AIA formats and essential components of an effective contract.

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 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.
• Reviews 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.
• Prepares 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.
• Assists with special projects related to maintaining the campus facilities and property.
• Completes all required trainings timely.
• Maintains 100% compliance with timely completion of required System, University and job-specific online training courses.

Skills

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering or construction management or facilities related degree with major course work in business law, contract administration, accounting and management, or equivalent education and experience.

Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent education and experience

Job description

West Texas A&M University seeks an energetic Assistant Vice President, Facilities and Construction for Canyon, TX. You will oversee capital projects, manage contracts, and coordinate with TAMUS system and campus stakeholders to ensure on-budget, on-schedule delivery of high-quality facilities.

The role requires a strong background in construction management, contract administration, and university facilities experience, with leadership in budgeting and vendor negotiations.