Unit Manager - Relocation Projects

Lubbock

Unit Manager - Relocation Projects

37675BR

Ops Div Planning and Admin

Position Description

Manages a unit within a department. Plans, organizes and develops goals and procedures for the unit. Represent the unit to administrators, outside agencies and others on relevant matters.

Supervises subordinate staff.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral / Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution.

Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students.

As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School.

The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce.

It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock : Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land.

With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas.

Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities.

Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Major / Essential Functions

• Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements for relocation services.
• Develops and monitors budgets and tracks / reports expenses.
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope to ensure that all relocation projects are completed on time and within budget constraints.
• Coordinate with external vendors, internal support teams, and other service providers as needed. Also coordinates with appropriate teams to ensure that facility inventory changes are updated.
• Tracks and communicates active construction / renovation project status, and planned construction project timelines.
• Provide emergency response solutions in time sensitive space hurdles.
• Responsible for supporting high level projects on a business need to know basis, manage sensitive information, coordinate with project teams and customers.
• Oversee and manage Property Surplus staff and assets; develops policies and process to best support the lifecycle of TTU property, general oversight of online auction transactions, and ensures high level of customer service.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree plus three years supervisory experience; OR a combination of education and / or supervisory experience to equal seven years.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong customer service abilities. Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the department to the university and other external sources.

This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or email. An understanding of creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas and answers to work-related problems.

Experience with construction drawings, site verification, and construction documents. Project management experience and process development.

Familiarity with construction processes.

Required knowledge and the ability to use computers, web applications, and fluency in Microsoft Office programs.

Safety Information

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

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional / Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Minimum Hire Rate

5,000

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.

For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu / hr / payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Grant Funded?

Job Group

Senior Other Administrative

EEO Statement

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