District Director, Capital Improvements

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Hurst (TX); On-site; USD 103,950 - 127,050; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a District Director of Capital Improvements to oversee the management of capital improvement programs, ensuring effective planning and execution in various projects. The ideal applicant will have a Bachelor's degree and ten years of relevant experience, with a strong focus on leadership and project management.

This position plays a critical role in defining goals and ensuring quality standards throughout the capital improvement processes, directly supporting the needs of Tarrant County College.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or related fields.
• Ten (10) years of experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Current Project Management Professional Certification - PMP preferred.
• Licensed Architect preferred.
• At least one (1) year's working experience in higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all aspects of planning and development for Capital Improvement Plan.
• Responsible for framework and expectations related to feasibility studies.
• Establishes effective implementation and assessment of project management processes.
• Ensures timely management of construction program and project records.
• Leads capital improvement staff to ensure excellent service.

Skills

Public procurement processes

Excellent customer service

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Data analysis

Delegation

Computer applications

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or related fields

Master's degree

Tools

Project Management Professional Certification - PMP

Enterprise systems

Job description

Title: District Director, Capital Improvements

Department: DT Facilities Planning

Campus Location: Northeast Campus

Employee Classification: APT - Administrative

Position Type: FT - Regular

Grant Funded: No

Compensation Details: Starting Pay - $115,500; Commensurate with education and experience

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work

Job Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director of Real Estate and Facilities (EDREF), the District Director of Capital Improvement is responsible for providing effective executive leadership for district-wide management and coordination of all Capital Improvement Programs to include design and construction services. This leadership position is responsible for setting the vision, goals, and business framework for the Facilities Planning and Development Division and effectively delegating those expectations to the staff. This position will also serve as a subject matter expert.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Performance Requirements

• Oversees and participates in all aspects of planning and development for TCCs Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Sets division framework and expectations for the implementation and direction of activities related to feasibility studies and facility assessments
• Responsible for orchestration of means and methods used to monitor and evaluate professional service resources used to support the CIP
• Establishes the framework for the effective implementation and assessment of standardized project management processes, including project documentation and methodology, project tracking, and reporting procedures
• Establishes and ensures the incorporation of design standards, administrative procedures, and education specifications
• Sets the expectations for meeting attendance with design and construction professionals during appropriate phases of the projects, and makes recommendations for improvement
• Develops procedures to ensure effective execution of program budgets, schedules, estimates, value analysis, design and constructability reviews, change orders and directives, construction surveillance and administration, payment management, project close-out, and all administrative requirements necessary to complete the work (including warranties)
• Ensures required construction program and project records are maintained in a timely and orderly fashion, including logbooks, reports, shop drawings, meeting memos, and all other records essential to the effective management of the facilities program
• Creates the standards for implementation and assessment of the document management system for all program and project records
• Oversees control inspection programs regularly during design and construction phases to ensure high standards of performance and quality workmanship in a timely manner

General Supervision and Management

• Leads and supervises the capital improvement staff to ensure excellent and timely service for all TCC students and employees, including coordination of program/projects to minimize interruption to academic programs
• Responsible for project assignments, staffing requirements, and effective resource management
• Oversees program/project management on all capital improvement projects from design to construction

Service Excellence

• Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the Essential Performance Requirements
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

Supervision

Works under the general supervision of the Executive Director of Real Estate and Facilities

Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or related fields
• Ten (10) years of experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Current Project Management Professional Certification - PMP
• Licensed Architect
• At least one (1) year's working experience in higher education related to the Essential Performance Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of public procurement processes
• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with college faculty, staff, and administrators
• Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied, and unpredictable in scope and volume
• Ability to analyze data and provide sound recommendations based on policy, procedure, practice, and existing regulations
• Ability to delegate work appropriately to faculty and staff to meet College and campus deliverables
• Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems, including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas and information in written and oral format

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.