Senior Program Director

Job description

**42685BR**
**Extended Job Title:**

Senior Program Director

**Position Description:**

Performs administrative and managerial duties in the planning, coordination, and execution of large and specialized capital or facilities projects.

Oversees all phases of assigned projects, including design development, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and construction administration.

Coordinates with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and in compliance with institutional standards and regulatory requirements.

Exercises independent judgment in decision-making and problem-solving, applying established policies and procedures.

May provide supervision and direction to clerical, paraprofessional, or professional staff members.

**Requisition ID:**

42685BR

**Travel Required:**

Up to 25%

**Major/Essential Functions:**

+ Support, encourage, and lead by the five shared values of the TTU System Administration: People First, Integrity, Community, Exemplary Service, and Resilience.
+ Support, embrace, lead, and communicate the Vice Chancellor's servant leadership initiative.
+ Provide Exemplary Service for your institutional clients.
+ Develop all solicitation documents (pre-response, RFQ/RFP selection committee documents, etc.) Participate in all partner selection processes.
+ Serve as a resource and liaison between the institutions, design professionals, consultants, and contractors.
+ Coordinate project team communication.
+ Provide design and constructability reviews during the design and construction phases of the project.
+ Review submittal data, including shop drawings, product data, and samples.
+ Attend all required project meetings (Design, Pre-con, Construction, Project Design, Owner/Architect/Contractor, etc.).
+ Visit construction sites and provide construction observation.

Submit field observation reports in Trimble Unity Construct.
+ Manage the project budget and all contingencies, change orders, and allowances.
+ Review and verify payment applications.
+ Maintain awareness and drive project schedules and milestones.
+ Provide Warranty support.

**Grant Funded?:**

No

**Pay Basis:**

Monthly

**Work Location:**

Lubbock

**Preferred Qualifications:**

Knowledge or skills in architecture, Engineering, Project Management, or construction are preferred, as a strong background in these areas will be required if no formal education is available.

**Department:**

TTUS Facilities Planning Constr

**Required Attachments:**

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

**Job Type:**

Full Time

**Shift:**

Day

**Required Qualifications:**

Bachelor's degree in the area of specialization or closely related field.

Five years of related administrative and technical experience.

Additional job related education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

This position is designated as involving access to critical infrastructure systems and/or research, as defined by Texas Executive Order GA-48.

As such, candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive background check prior to employment.

Employees are required to comply with all applicable state and federal regulations related to the protection of critical infrastructure.

Ongoing employment is dependent upon maintaining eligibility for access and successfully passing periodic security and compliance reviews.

**Does this position work in a research laboratory?:**

No

**About the Department and/or College:**

Facilities Planning & Construction manages new construction and renovation projects valued over $4 million for the Texas Tech University System and its five universities—Texas Tech University (https://www.ttu.edu/) , Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (https://www.ttuhsc.edu/) , Angelo State University (https://www.angelo.edu/) , Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso (https://elpaso.ttuhsc.edu/) and Midwestern State University (https://mwsu.edu/) .

Operating on more than a dozen locations, each university has campuses with state-of-the-art spaces where students, faculty, employees and visitors can learn, discover and experience the first-class environment provided throughout the Texas Tech University System.

Additionally, the department oversees campus master planning, facility and land development, public art and vendor information for all five component institutions.

**Safety Information:**

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

**Pay Statement:**

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

**EEO Statement:**

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

**About the University:**

Established in 1996, the Texas Tech University System is one of the top public university systems in the nation, consisting of five universities – Texas Tech University , Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center , Angelo State University , Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso and Midwestern State University .

Headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, the TTU System is a more than $3 billion enterprise focused on advancing higher education, health care, research and outreach with approximately 21,000 employees and 63,000 students, more than 400,000 alumni, a statewide economic impact of $16.4 billion and an endowment valued at $1.7 billion.

In its short history, the TTU System has grown tremendously and is nationally acclaimed, operating at 24 academic locations in 20 cities (18 in Texas, 2 international).

In addition, the TTU System is one of only nine in the nation to offer programs for undergraduate, medical, law, nursing, pharmacy, dental and veterinary education, among other academic areas.

**Job Family:**

Facilities Operations

**Job Sub Family:**

Construction & Planning

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**

+ Have a strong understanding and comprehension of project management processes.
+ Have a strong knowledge of the Windows Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
+ Develop a strong knowledge of Trimble Unity Construct Project Management software, Bluebeam; read, interpret, and analyze contract documents and schedules.
+ Working knowledge of the state procurement practices.

**Annualized Pay Range:**

$115,600 - $150,300 - $185,000

Required Skill Profession

Other General