Construction Services Division Director - Facility Services

Temple Texas•Temple, TX

About The Position

The Construction Services Division Director, under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of General Services-Facility Services, develops, directs, and executes various architectural construction projects and oversees the daily responsibilities performed by the Project Management Team for the City of Temple Facility Services Department. This role involves managing the fulfillment of City-funded architectural/MEP-designed capital construction projects from design to completion, ensuring quality, cost, and time adherence. The position requires intensive knowledge of construction and management principles, with a focus on commercial building construction and renovation. Responsibilities include scheduling and leading project meetings, reviewing drawings and specifications for quality and efficiency, ensuring timely performance of consultants and contractors through jobsite visits, and exercising independent judgment in adapting construction techniques. The Director also negotiates construction documents, maintains project records, trains project coordinators/managers, collaborates on future project planning and budgeting, and ensures departmental adherence to regulations and safety guidelines.

Requirements

Combination of education and experience equivalent to Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Project Management, or related field
Four (4) years of commercial building construction & renovation related experience, including the reading and interpretation of construction drawings & details and an understanding of all facets of the construction process
Three (3) years of prior experience working in a managerial position
Knowledge of Building components including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, foundations, framing, roofing, finishes , etc.

Nice To Haves

Ten (10) years of Construction related experience
Any applicable Project Management certification
Government construction and procurement experience

Responsibilities

Directs the fulfillment of various City-funded architectural/MEP-designed capital construction projects from design to completion, including overseeing the time, cost, and quality of the projects.
Performs assignments requiring the application of intensive and diversified knowledge of construction, management principles, and practices in broad areas of assignments related to construction and renovation of commercial buildings.
Schedules, leads, and participates in meetings related to project development, design review, and construction while ensuring the appropriate project team members are invited to meetings and the results of the meetings are properly documented.
Reviews project drawings and specifications to ensure designs are high-quality, resource-efficient, and aligned with the community's current and future needs.
Assures quality control and timely performance of all aspects of work performed by the design consultants and construction contractors, including the performance of regular jobsite visits.
Exercises originality and judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation or modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria related to the construction process.
Directs and negotiates routine construction documents including pay applications, construction contracts, professional services agreements, change orders, contract amendments, requests for information (RFI), and monthly performance reports.
Ensures that construction plans and activities are properly maintained and saved.
Trains project coordinators/managers on procedures and processes necessary to fulfill the project coordinator/manager role.
Collaborates with leadership on the planning and budget development of future projects.
Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, training sessions, and reviews publications to remain current on principles, practices, and new developments.
Ensures departmental adherence to regulations, City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
Performs other duties as assigned.