Staff

POSITION SUMMARY: Manage, direct and coordinate a variety of professional and technical activities for College facility master planning involving new, renovation, or major maintenance of College facilities.  Coordinates assigned activities with other College departments and outside agencies; provides highly responsible and complex professional support to senior College administrative staff.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides project management for construction and remodeling project, including space planning and interior design, ensuring projects are within budget and on time; assessing long-term facility value; approving and administering contracts
• Assists in developing college regulations and procedures for capital activities, implementing and managing information systems and researching information
• Coordinates activities with contractors and agencies; preparing reports on the status of contract projects
• Assists in administering the selection, negotiation, evaluation and contracts of architects, engineers and other consultants
• Interprets and applies local, state and federal laws and regulations
• Coordinates activities with other departments
• Investigates complaints and ensures resolution of construction project; ensuring compliance issues are resolved
• Provides facilities analysis of real estate and determining the costs and benefits of potential acquisitions
• Participates in developing, administering and monitoring project budgets
• Works with and uses the Facility Asset Management Information System (FAMIS) which the Facilities Department currently uses

QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful candidate will have knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of facility master planning
• Construction and project management and budgeting principles
• Space planning, furniture, interior finishes and furnishings
• Design, drafting and modeling software
• Facilities asset management system software
• Information systems principles
• Research methods
• Applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations
• Contract language and document preparation techniques

Successful candidate will have ability to:

• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals
• Utilize computer databases and spreadsheets in the analysis of problems
• Use AutoCAD or other design, drafting and modeling software
• Act as a communication link between facility users and the contract architect and be able to review architect’s work for functional adequacy
• Prepare comprehensive reports
• Read, interpret and interrelate technical engineering drawings, plans and specifications
• Prepare and administer construction project budgets
• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations
• Communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships

Experience, Education and Licensing:  Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Technology, Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design or a related field and three years of professional level construction project management experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

METHOD OF EVALUATION: Applicants who submit complete application packets (required application materials are listed in the “How to Apply” section below) will be evaluated on their possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and attributes that have been identified as important to successful performance in the position.

HOW TO APPLY:  Interested applicants must submit the following materials to the address listed below:

1. Completed and signed “Pima Community College Application for Employment – Staff Position”. Do not say, "See résumé" in lieu of a completed application.
2. Complete and comprehensive résumé
3. Letter of Interest that addresses your experience and abilities as they relate to this position

In addition:

• Applicants with disabilities may request that special accommodations be made to complete the selection process. To request a reasonable accommodation, a minimum of 5 working days’ advance notice is requested. Contact (520) 206-4624.
• Applications will not be considered complete until all of the items listed under “How to Apply” have been received by District Human Resources office by 4:45 p.m. MST on the closing date.
• Incomplete, illegible, or late application materials will not be considered.
• The College reserves the right to interview only those applicants deemed most qualified.
• Candidates are responsible for their own travel expenses at any stage of the screening process.
• Legible photocopies of the application form will be accepted with an original signature and current date.
• Credentials for post-secondary education will be checked. The successful candidate may be required to provide official transcripts.
• Employment is contingent upon approval by the Board of Governors and subject to successful completion of a probation period.
• Applications for this position may be used for future position vacancies.
• Application and complete job announcement may be downloaded at www.pima.edu/pimajobs.

Pima County Community College District
Human Resources, Employment Office
4905D East Broadway, Suite 102
Tucson, AZ 85709-1180
Toll Free 1-877-PIMAJOB; Phone (520) 206-4624
TTY (520) 206-4852; FAX (520) 206-4662
Web Address: http://www.pima.edu/pimajobs

Office hours are Monday through Friday, between 8:15 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Mountain Standard Time.

Application materials may also be obtained from the Business Office at each campus. The College will be closed September 1, 2008 in observance of Labor Day.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer