Capital Improvement Project Manager

Job Description

Job Summary

Provides direction for district-wide development, planning and construction activities for new capital improvement and renovation projects from conception stage throughout construction and project close-out completion.

Accountable for ensuring facility projects are planned, executed, and finalized according to agreed-upon scope, deadlines, and approved budgets, including acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts between the departments team members and third-party suppliers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manage tasks associated with the maintenance of buildings and grounds, including renovations, expansions, and improvements.
• Manage the work of technical maintenance staff, contractors, or subcontractors. 
• Receive and review requests for maintenance and prioritize maintenance activities based on urgency and availability of resources.
• Maintain records and documentation related to maintenance, renovations, expansions, improvements, and projects.
• Manage all aspects of the project engagements from planning (inclusive of estimating), external vendor relationships, communications, resources, budget, changes, risks, and issues. 
• Provide day-to-day leadership by building and motivating team members to meet goals, adhering to their responsibilities and milestones. 
• Manage vendor relationships, supplier agreements and monthly supplier performance through project completion. 
• Review projects and contracts for compliance and take appropriate actions to resolve discrepancies. 
• Participate in establishing practices, templates, policies, tools, and partnerships to expand and mature project capabilities for the department. 
• Monitor and track project task dependencies and critical path deliverables.
• Establish and maintain continuous communications and status reporting across leadership.
• Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in construction management or related field required.
• 5 years of project management experience through the full project lifecycle from initiation to closeout required.
• Required years of experience may be substituted by 5 years working in the capacity of project coordinator on projects involving stakeholders from two or more business units.

Licensing & Certification

• Valid Texas Driver License

Special Skills

• MS Office Programs
• Information Management Systems
• Project Management
• Budget Management
• General Construction & Maintenance Processes

Competencies

• Delivering High Quality Work
• Accepting Responsibility
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Driving Continuous Improvement
• Acting with Integrity
• Thinking Critically
• Managing Change
• Communicating Effectively

Working Conditions

General office. May frequently be required to walk; stand; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer, photocopier, file cabinets, and calculator. Manual dexterity, ability to lift up to 25 pounds, ability to reach and bend, and use 2-step stool while safely lifting and lowering boxes. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events. 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

The Organization

Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the countrys largest singly-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

The Team

Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. Youll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, youll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.

Location

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

• Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York Citys 55.
• Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major-league sports town, and dont forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
• The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
• World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate healthcare system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nations top institutions.
• With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houstons cultural scene.
• Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.

If this sounds like the role for you and youre ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.