[Department:[ Facilities Planning and Construction [Full time [Open until filled: Yes [Requisition: [202400179S

**[Educational and Experience Requirement: [Bachelors degree in Industrial Technology, Construction Management or related field. Three years experience in building maintenance, renovation, construction, or a related field. Experience in computer aided drafting, planning and estimating, and or construction management is desirable. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

**[Nature and Purpose of Position: [Implements and oversees facility projects and work orders. Coordinates activities of skilled crafts personnel with respective first and second level supervisors. Works with outside contractors, architects and engineers employed by the University. Prepares sketches, drawings and specifications subject to review by the department.

**[Primary Responsibilities: [Provides construction management on small projects resulting from department requests and University designated projects in order to provide a safe and professional environment for the continued pursuit of higher education. Prepares, receives, and evaluates assigned projects and work orders. Prepares sketches, drawings, specifications and cost estimates required to implement and complete projects and work orders. Reads and interprets plans, blueprints, specifications, and technical directives. Prepares requisitions for purchase of materials, equipment and services. Prepares and maintains unit price contract programs for use on University projects and work orders. Oversees the implementation of projects and work orders. Monitors the quality of work performed by contractors and ensures work activities are performed with minimal disruption to other University activities. Maintains accurate files of all assigned University projects, tracks project costs throughout duration of work and alerts management to potential problems. Performs project planning, scheduling and estimating. Performs inspections of contract maintenance and repairs new construction work to confirm compliance with applicable building and life safety codes. Provides preliminary cost estimates whenever feasible or requested by campus departments. Maintains, creates, and implements construction management records such as commitments, budgets, change orders, and schedules as required and utilizing Sam Houston State University construction management software E-builder. Conducts onsite construction management, inspections, walk-thru, estimating, scheduling, and supervision. Performs other related duties as assigned.

**[Other Specifications: [Must possess the ability to move about freely, climb ladders, crawl through spaces under floors, and work in and around dirty and hazardous equipment during inspections. Must be able to use Microsoft Office or related programs. Must possess good writing and communications skills. Must be able to coordinate and work closely with other University administration, departments, vendors, suppliers, architects, and contractors.

[Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an at will employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.

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