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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 (https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/)

+ Texas A&M AgriLife Research

+ College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://aglifesciences.tamu.edu/)

+ Texas A&M Forest Service

+ Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://tvmdl.tamu.edu/)

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 (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/) 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.

Flexible Work Arrangements: Flexible work schedules and remote work options may be available for this position, depending on the nature of the role and employee eligibility, in accordance with AgriLife Alternate Work Location Procedures.

Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.

In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:

+ Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/) with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

+ 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

+ Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

+ Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

+ Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

Applicant Instructions

Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a profile to prepopulate the online application.

Required Documents

CV/ Resume

Cover letter

List of references

Certifications/ additional documentation

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.