Posting Details

Job TitleConstruction Services Manager, BRCDepartmentBioScience Research CollaborativeFull Time/Part TimeFull-TimeRequisition NumberS21122Open Date10/19/2020Close Date11/16/2020Salary Information

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Qualifications

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Occasional work on weekends and/or evenings required, as needed.

Benefits EligibleYesEligible for OvertimeNoPosition Summary

The construction services manager, BioScience Research Collaborative (BRC) will provide construction services management for the BRC which includes: primary liaison between BRC management and Rice project management within Facilities, Engineering, and Planning (FE&P); responsible for providing input in design of all disciplines with special focus on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) and fire protection for new construction and renovation projects, including coordinating utilities outages, while working closely with BRC maintenance on related maintenance issues. This position routinely reviews construction documents (e.g., plans and specifications), to assure that Rice standards are being followed by reviewing submittals, inspecting construction sites at various construction phases, providing field reports, attending all construction meetings, and relating and working closely with all facilities department issues. This position also oversees all construction sites at the BRC for safety, security, parking and cleanliness, and manages the commissioning process and works closely with third party commissioning agents in all phases of the process. S/he also advises staff engineers and external consultants in systems selection, manages the submittal process and in-house distribution of all plans, specifications, and submittals for peer review, manages and secures all as-built/record drawings, creates/updates the operations and maintenance manuals, warranty information, tracks and relates changes of the equipment database to FSC and BRC preventive maintenance. Also assists and works closely with BRC administration personnel on capital improvement and deferred maintenance projects, and emergencies.

Education RequiredAssociate's DegreeMajor/DisciplineSubstitution for Education RequirementExperience may not be substituted for the education requirement.Education Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field and/or vocational training certification in HVAC preferred

Experience Required9 yearsType of Experience

Related construction or maintenance experience focusing on mechanical, electrical, or plumbing systems

Substitution for Experience RequirementEducation may not be substituted for the experience requirement.Experience Preferred

Experienced working in a team environment.

License/Certification Required

Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) certification or ability to obtain within one year of hire date.

License/Certification Preferred

- Engineering or construction certification
- HVAC licensed/certified technician

Skills Required

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must be able to read schematics/prints associated with mechanical equipment and related systems, electrical proficiency
- Must be able to handle stressful situations and critical issues with diplomacy
- Must be able to manage up, down and horizontally. Proven ability to lead and develop personnel
- Able to coordinate and manage Construction Services team members across multiple projects
- Proven analytical ability to solve technical problems and find value opportunities
- Must be computer literate capable of using Microsoft or equivalent software

Skills Preferred

Able to read and interpret architectural drawings

Internal / External Contacts

Internal: Frequent contact with Rice faculty, staff and students
External: Frequent contact with outside general contractors, subcontractors, and architectural and engineering consultants

Physical Demands

- Frequent site inspections at many locations, both on and off campus
- May be asked to climb a ladder and enter confined spaces where frequent bending and stooping is required

Working Conditions

May be exposed to inclement weather and varying temperatures

Essential Personnel

This position is considered essential during a campus emergency. The incumbent in this position is expected to support campus during emergency situations, and may be required to provide related essential services on site or remotely before, during or after a campus emergency.

Rice University Standard of Civility

Serves as a representative of the University, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration and discretion in all interactions with other members of the Rice community and with the public.

Security Sensitive

As defined under the Texas Education Code and Rice Policy No. 425, this position is security sensitive and employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Special Instructions to ApplicantsQuick Link for Postinghttp://jobs.rice.edu/postings/24759Essential Functions

- Manages the construction services function to uphold and recommends updates to BRC construction and building standards
- Manages and oversees overall construction site inspection process for BRC facilities. Providing field reports and attends all construction meetings
- Directs development of an action plan and estimate requirements for resources, including management, labor, materials and time required to complete projects
- Researches and recommends new methods of construction or building materials to ensure that updated procedures or cost effective alternatives are applied
- Coordinates with FE&P Construction Services team and oversees the commissioning process over all projects at the BRC
- Oversees campus utility outage process and procedure for major outages at the BRC to ensure minimal disruption to campus services
- Works closely with maintenance personnel on capital improvement and deferred maintenance projects, and emergencies
- Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Functions or Information

- Acts as the BRC RideOut manager during emergency situations
- Participates in developing/updating management procedures and standards with other department staff
- Completes special projects as needed

Job Duties

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have an associate's degree or higher?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have nine or more years of related construction or maintenance experience focusing on mechanical, electrical, or plumbing systems?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Describe a challenge you overcame while managing a specific new construction and/or renovation project.

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * Please describe your prior supervisory experience managing a small team.

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * Do you have a mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) certification or the ability to obtain the certification one year from date of hire?
   • Yes
   • No