Facilities and Construction Manager

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

About Texas A&M AgriLife

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

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
• Texas A&M AgriLife Research
• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
• Texas A&M Forest Service
• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences 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, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!

Position Information

We are seeking a Facilities and Construction Manager, under direction, provides management as the main liaison AgriLife.

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.
-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.
-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 Department Heads 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 construction property and inventory controls.

-Occasional travel may be required.

-Other duties as required.

Required Education and Experience:
-Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
-Five years of related experience.

Preferred Education:

-Bachelor's degree in architecture, Engineering or Construction Science

Required 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.

-Ability to travel as needed.

What You Need to Know

Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.