Assistant Director of Maintenance and Construction

Jackson State University • Jackson, MS

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About The Position

The Department of Facilities and Construction Management at Jackson State University is seeking an Assistant Director of Maintenance and Construction to join their team.

The Assistant Director supports the Director of Facilities and Construction Management by managing the logistical and administrative aspects of production. They act as a liaison between the Director and the team. They will be responsible for planning and coordinating construction, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, energy management, and campus sustainability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field with 3 to 5 years of recent applicable facilities experience with at least 2 years in significant management and leadership roles; extensive experience in these disciplines may be an alternative to formal technical education for an exceptional individual.
• Willingness to work under adverse conditions during emergencies, good communication skills, and an understanding of construction, mechanical and electrical systems and how their operation affects electrical consumption required.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of NFPA codes, life Safety 101, and COCA Building Codes Construction standards, and environmental agency requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and construction, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, energy management, and campus sustainability.
• Direct department mechanical and electrical systems operations, develop energy conservation programs and consumption, develop deferred preventative maintenance programs.
• Direct, coordinate, plan and design construction and renovations at the University.
• Inspect all new construction, repair work, projects, equipment, monitor workloads, work order backlogs, scheduling issues S with subordinate managers to assure compliance with the department's mission,
• Respond to emergencies to minimize inconvenience to the campus community.
• Develop budgets and report and perform duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities and Construction Management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees