Created/Revised: 01/22/10

SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

EDUCATIONAL & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Requires Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology, Construction Management or related field and four (4) years experience in building maintenance, renovation or construction.  Experience in computer aided drafting, planning and estimating, and/or construction management is also desirable.  Or a combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities.

NATURE & PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Implement and oversee facility projects and work orders.  Coordinate activities of skilled crafts personnel with respective first and second level supervisors.  Work with outside contractors, architects and engineers employed by the University.  May prepare sketches, drawings and specifications subject to review by the department’s Facility Architect.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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, equipments and services.  May prepare and maintain 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 ensure work activities are performed with minimal disruption to other University activities.  Maintains accurate files of all assigned University projects, track project costs throughout duration of work and alert management to potential problems.  May perform inspection of contract maintenance and repairs as well as new construction work to confirm compliance with applicable building and life safety codes.  Provides preliminary cost estimates whenever feasible or requested by campus departments.  Must possess ability to move about freely, climb ladders, crawl through spaces under floors, and work in and around dirty and hazardous equipment during inspections.  May participate in the University=s asbestos abatement program.  Must be computer literate and able to use Microsoft Office programs.  Must possess good writing and communications skills.  Performs other related duties as assigned.

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS:

Must be able to coordinate and work closely with other University administration, departments, vendors, suppliers, architects, and contractors.

Employment requires security clearance
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan &
Smoke/Drug Free Institution

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