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Manager of Construction and Facilities
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Position Number: 4941189
Location: Nashville, TN
Position Type: Facilities Management

Manager of Construction and Facilities

Title: Manager of Construction and Facilities

POSITION SUMMARY
Under general supervision of the Executive Director of Facilities Management, this position is responsible for coordination and logistics of all activities associated with capital construction and renovation projects, including planning and preparing capital budgets, updating the master plan, liaising between the Tennessee Board of Regents and the College on all capital construction and renovation projects and maintaining physical facilities databases.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists Executive Director of Facilities Management with annual preparation and submittal of capital budget requests and completion of forms sent to State Building Commission. Assists in development and managing of capital improvements including the planning, organization and coordination of construction design and engineering. Performs construction management processes from concept and pre-project planning to completion and occupancy with direct input from the Executive Director of Facilities Management. Provides leadership in communication, coordination and conflict resolution during all phases.

In collaboration with the facilities office manager and the purchasing department, prepares RFQs and RFPs to procure services related to construction, space design and facilities management. Acts as the liaison between the Tennessee Board of Regents' Office of Facilities Development (TBR) and the College by coordinating and planning meetings for updates to the master plan. Interprets and applies general policies and objectives outlined in the TBR Facilities Development Manual as well as the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) Space Guide. Reviews projects for conformance to program needs, works with other campus departments to compile various purchasing lists for movable equipment and A/V classroom technology related to capital projects. Provides weekly reports to the Executive Director of Facilities Management to update senior leaders on the status of capital construction and renovation projects at the College.

Oversees Business Continuity Planning for the College in close collaboration with the Campus Police department and other major divisions within the College. Ensures emergency management protocols are maintained, team members are trained, including conducting regular desktop exercises, and coordinates planning and response to emergency events.

With user and/or department input, plans, organizes, and implements transition moves of faculty, staff and classrooms/labs during construction phases. Coordinates use of College HVAC personnel for campus assignments with the Manager of Facilities. Supervises the Senior Administrative Assistant for Facilities Management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Associate's degree

Five or more years of experience in physical plant maintenance, construction and project management

Two years of supervisory experience

Possess a valid Tennessee driver's license or ability to obtain a Tennessee driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, building trades or related field

Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in project management, physical plant maintenance or comparable field

Three or more years of supervisory experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of end-to-end project management, construction contracts management, budget management and preparation of change orders and drawings modification. Knowledge of central utility systems and energy management systems. Knowledge of state and local building codes. Working knowledge of all four areas of Construction Services trades (Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC and Plumbing). Ability to read and interpret building system plans, details, schedules and specifications. Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, organizational and written communication skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends and holidays, if needed.

Open Until Filled: Yes

Rate of Pay: $62,372 to $77,965 annually, depending on experience

Special Instructions to Applicants: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts are required upon hire. Applicants may be subject to a background check.

Nashville State offers flexible work arrangements for positions that qualify.

To apply, visit https://careers.tbr.edu/jobs/manager-of-construction-and-facilities-nashville-tennessee-united-states-d23ea19e-9db3-4db6-b4e8-5afe9972aba5