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The University of Texas at Arlington Assistant Director of Institutional Construction in Arlington, Texas
Assistant Director of Institutional Construction
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Position Information
Posting Number S05449P
Position Title Assistant Director of Institutional Construction
Department Facilities Mgmt Administration
Location Arlington
Job Family Facilities/Construction
Position Status Full-time
Work Hours Standard
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm
- Off- hour and weekend attendance is often required to support construction projects.
Open to External and Internal
Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.
Duration Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis Monthly
Benefits Eligible Yes
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University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100 . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
Job Summary
Responsible for oversight of all Institutional Construction projects on campus. Manage Construction Project Coordinators (CPC), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) vendors and Job Order Contractors (JOC). Responsible for planning of all construction related activities including budgets, schedules, and overall project quality control and thorough communication with Director. Provide design review for constructability. Administrator for construction related technology and software. Coordinate with campus partners on construction related activities and responsibilities. Support Director with project process, standards development and enforcement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide daily oversight of Construction Project Coordinators, JOC’s and vendors.
Coordinate with design team construction administrators, facilities shops and campus partners (Surplus, EH&S, OIT, Mav. Express, PD, Parking, Classroom Support, Keyshop) ensuring all work conforms to university codes and standards.
Confirm adherence to Institutional Construction processes and policies for all project phases.
Ensure quality control of construction related activities, providing guidance and direction.
Manage impact of construction activities on adjacent departments, users, faculty, staff and students.
Manage staff resources appropriately to ensure project success.
Visit active projects weekly and meet with stakeholders regularly to keep them informed on progress and schedule.
Develop/refine, implement, and assure adherence to processes and checklists for construction activities.
Responsible for job site preparation activities and maintaining job sites for safety, cleanliness and order.
Oversee careful coordination of job site moves, and temporary storage of equipment/furniture and capital asset management.
Oversee coordination during pre-construction, placement of dumpsters, abatement, demolition, construction, installation of equipment/furniture and move-in.
Manage warranty process for both Institutional and Capital projects.
Communicate project status and schedule information with Director and end users on a regular basis and ensure expectations are managed.
Administrator, trainer, and resource allocator of construction management software (PlanGrid, ProCore and eBuilder).
Work closely with design team, Construction Project Coordinators and contractors to provide consistent, accurate and thorough project documentation throughout all phases of projects.
Ensure accuracy and completeness of Project Intake Requests (PIR) when opened by a Construction Project Coordinator.
Oversee budget development, change orders, work orders, schedules, RFI’s, submittals and project close out including substantial completion, project photos and coordination with design team to capture as-builts and other down-stream archiving and space management related documentation.
Assist Director with IDIQ/JOC contract renewal and selection process.
Provide initial review of JOC and Contractor bids, task orders and contracts.
Required to have a general understanding of funding strategies as well as budgets, schedules and special requirements for each project.
Work closely with Director to assist in planning and forecasting future work and identifying efficiencies and relationships between multiple projects.
Work with Director and in-house designers during development of Construction Documents.
Review Construction Documents for clarity, completeness and constructability.
Manage Construction Document review by shops, outside departments and campus partners and ensure the projects are ready for construction before moving them forward.
Supervise operations of the UT Arlington Asbestos Department (A-Team).
Help Coordinate work orders, coordinate various abatement projects and demolition projects related to Asbestos Department.
Respond to Emergency On Call before/during/after normal hours of operation. This includes: Fires, Electrical Outages, Floods and Icy Conditions.
Must be able to identify the problem, plan for the appropriate action, communicate severity and fix the problem.
Performs other duties assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with five (5) years of experience in construction project management or coordination.
Must have a driver’s license in order to drive a UTA owned vehicle.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ten (10) years of experience in construction project management or coordination.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of and experience with appropriate computer applications.
Ability to interact with contractors, construction inspectors, and UT Arlington personnel involved in construction phases of projects.
Ability to maintain accurate project documentation.
MS Office Suite, MS Project, eBuilder, PlanGrid, ProCore.
Overall intimate understanding of the construction process and scheduling and executing work specifically on a higher ed. Campus.
Other Requirements
- Specific job requirements or physical location of position allocated to this classification render the position security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215.
Working Conditions
Requires a careful balance of daily office responsibilities mixed with various construction site attendance needs.
Construction Project Coordinators are expected to carry out their jobsite responsibilities regardless of adverse weather conditions.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
CBC Requirement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu .
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Open Until Filled
Minimum Number of References Required 3
Maximum Number of References Accepted 3
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
*Do you possess a valid Texas Class C operator driver's license or any other states equivalent to driving a personal vehicle?
Yes
No
*How many years of professional experience do you have in the related field?
None/less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
4 to 5 years
6 years or more
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
- Resume or CV
Optional Documents
- Cover/Interest Letter
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