Assistant Director Facilities Operations - Facilities Management Dallas

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Assistant Director, Facilities Operations – Dallas

JOB SUMMARY

Performs responsibilities related to the coordination and oversight of financial, technical systems, personnel and administrative needs for the physical facilities to support the mission of Texas Woman’s University. Assures efficient facilities maintenance, repair, renovation and operation of the building and supporting infrastructures. Directs the maintenance of grounds and utility operations relating to heating, cooling, and ventilating systems for an urban campus high-rise building. Directs the search and selection of required resources, initiates energy conservation programs, and implements best-practice solutions for effective management of the operation and maintenance of the Dallas Campus. Makes recommendations to the Associate VP, Facilities Management & Construction directs for the resolution of project or operational problems and directs finalization of such. Work is performed under the supervision of the Associate Vice President of Facilities Management and Construction and performance is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to:     Associate VP, Facilities Management & Construction 

Supervises:    Technical, Administrative Support, Skilled Building Trades, and Custodial  

                       Personnel

ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but not limited to the following:

• Oversees the day-to-day management of the Facilities staff, systems physical assets, equipment, inventory and infrastructure to assure the efficient and effectual   operation and maintenance of planning and improvements, to campus facilities and  utility systems.

• Coordinates activities with neighbors in hospital district as required by the AVP, FMC or campus master plan.

• Oversees the maintenance and improvement of the campus grounds and horticulture to assure an environmentally sound, sustainable and aesthetically pleasing effect.

• Hires, trains, monitors, and conducts scheduled evaluations of the work performance of employees supervised.

• Serves on or chairs committees for facility upgrades and sustenance programs.

• Manages the utility, energy management system and mechanical systems throughout the campus.

• Assures the maintenance and operation of hot water tanks/boilers, cooling towers, domestic water system components, pumps, steam autoclaves, air compressors, and rotating equipment.

• Provides management oversight and serves as technical advisor to a staff responsible for operating HVAC, building, and remote equipment and/or systems related to campus service delivery. Reviews plans and specifications, bills of materials, submittals, and other documents for sound design, completeness of data, and compatibility with existing features.

• Assists in establishing and enforcing policies and procedures for preventive maintenance programs designed to minimize unwarranted failure.

• Directs inspections of HVAC equipment and building components on a periodic basis and documents maintenance records.

• Oversees the troubleshooting and analysis of rotating equipment failure, pump seal failure and balancing.

• Assists in negotiating contracts with outside contractors.

• Directs preparation of and reviews specifications, initiates cost estimates and implements project management of small to medium construction and maintenance projects following established University methods and processes.

• Establishes and maintains a safe environment for employees under charge.

• Establishes job standards for subordinate staff and effectively evaluates staff under charge. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.            

ADDITIONAL DUTIES                     

• Reviews maintenance records regularly to determine repair and maintenance requirements.

• Provides recommendations for solutions to meet facilities needs of University departments