Job Summary

Responsible for the management and coordination of Environmental Safety, Capital Improvement Program, Building Operations, Business Services, Facilities Maintenance, Real Estate across the System, System Food Services and Construction Management.  Serves as Executive Administrator for all items related to architectural and engineering design, construction/remodeling of HCC facilities, including the oversight of Capital Improvement Programs (CIP), facilities maintenance and construction, project management of new construction and remodeling of buildings, design of buildings and negotiation of contracts, coordination of environmental safety, and administration of fleet management, distribution and asset management, and real estate and food service.

Executive level staff at HCC are system-wide leaders that share the responsibility to collaboratively support the one-college vision articulated in our strategic plan – Embracing Houston’s Future – with college strategic priorities as measurable manifestations of our shared Mission, Vision, and Values.

Responsible for the design, execution, and effectiveness of a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, financial information is reliable and compliant with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

Manages Talent Engagement activities for direct reports in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, development, mentoring, counseling, and performance evaluations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Establish and maintain facilities standards and measures for project management, design, maintenance, and operations for all facilities, which will result in planning and constructing facilities that improve efficiency and customer satisfaction, including but not limited to implementing and maintaining effective communication between vendors and college administration.

Direct through subordinate executive directors/managers the System’s offices for Environmental Safety, Capital Improvement Program, Building Operations, Business Services, Facilities Maintenance and Construction Management. Initiate, prepare, and maintain all correspondence, reports, and studies necessary or appropriate to the position. Oversee the development, maintenance, and management of the facilities of the system.

Oversee and ensure College Real Estate.  Manage the acquisition, leasing, and disposition of property.

Provide leadership and authority in the hiring, training, and evaluating of personnel directly responsible for the position.

Formulate policies and procedures governing institutional facility-related activities and recommend them to the Vice Chancellor, Administration and Operations for approval and implementation. Work cooperatively and effectively with all governance and policy-recommending bodies.

May be called upon to work with community, business, educational, and other organizations to improve the educational and overall well-being of the community.

Actively involved in community programs and activities the College is supporting or in partnership within an effort to ensure strategic plans and budgets are in line with established goals and objectives.

Collaborate with other members of the executive team to engage in developing a positive image of the College in the community.

Oversee and ensure that the College designs, builds, operates, maintains, and renews the physical environment required to meet the teaching and learning needs of the college and community.

Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience    

          ·  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Technology, or Business required

          ·  Master’s degree preferred

          ·  10 years combined professional experience of planning, project management or construction management required; including 5 years in an administrative/executive management position           

Licensing & Certification

          ·  Valid Texas Driver License

          ·  State license for an engineer, architect, urban planner or project management (PMP) certification preferred

Special Skills  

          ·  MS Office Programs

          ·  Information Management Systems

          ·  Budget Management

          ·  Manage multiple challenges simultaneously      

Competencies

          ·  Acting as a Champion for Change

          ·  Thinking like an Entrepreneur

          ·  Driving for Results

          ·  Leveraging Opportunities

          ·  Setting a Strategic Vision

          ·  Attracting & Developing Talent

          ·  Inspiring & Motivating Others

          ·  Acting Strategically

          ·  Demonstrating Beliefs & Principals

          ·  Managing Resources

Working Conditions

General Office.  Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner.  Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements.  May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.

SECURITY SENSITIVE:  This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215