College of Health and Human Sciences at Texas Tech University ยท 2 months ago
Senior Director, Engineering Research Facilities
Lubbock
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$115,600/mo - $185,000/mo
6+ years expThe College of Health and Human Sciences at Texas Tech University is seeking a Senior Director for Engineering Research Facilities. This role involves managing day-to-day operations of a research center, overseeing facility management, safety protocols, space utilization, and renovation projects to enhance the functionality and efficiency of research facilities.
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Responsibilities
Direct, supervise, and coordinate all building related activities and operations for Whitacre College of Engineering (WCOE) research facilities
Work closely with college & TTU administrators, faculty, staff & students to identify needs & deficiencies and improve operations of the WCOE facilities
Participate in the development, implementation, & enforcement of policy regarding research facilities
Review budgets for college research facilities & ensuring that funds are spent in a fiscally responsible manner
Coordinate preventive maintenance
Initiate corrective maintenance work orders & coordinate with Operations to ensure that college research & teaching facilities are properly maintained & repairs are completed in a timely manner
Serve as a resource to college & departments to resolve facility related issues
Advise/assist WCOE departments in matters of research facility design, construction, & operation
Collaborate & maintain contact lists for building occupants
Ensure lab exterior doors display signage with hazard information & emergency contact details
Ensure occupants are kept informed of the status of emergency events, responding during & after normal business hours
Coordinate with the appropriate departments to address such events & ensure that the affected personnel are promptly notified & kept informed until the emergency is resolved
Coordinate to keep the Emergency Action Plans for College facilities current & to educate the building occupants regarding emergency preparedness & procedures
Work closely with TTU Environmental Health & Safety regarding safety awareness efforts
Assist EH&S in educating laboratory personnel to ensure that proper lab safety practices are followed for research facilities including Biological Safety Laboratories (BSL)
Coordinate with other departments to develop & implement safety protocols & policies for research activities
Collaborate with Dean & Assoc Deans to ensure proper space utilization of WCOE research facilities
Compile data & make recommendations regarding space reallocation to maximize space utilization & faculty collaboration
Participate in periodic space review analysis & research productivity reviews for WCOE facilities
Work with other departments to develop office & lab space utilization benchmarking metrics
Work closely with Operations to identify opportunities to convert underutilized space across the university into usable research space to address the space needs of research faculty
Serve as WCOE rep in matters concerning research facility construction, renovation and maintenance
Work with OR&I, Facilities Planning & Construction, contractors & lab planners, faculty, staff, & administration members to ensure that the new research facilities are designed & constructed in accordance with directives & TTU standards
Work with Operations to manage renovations & building upgrades in research, teaching facilities & offices
Assist the WCOE in completion of special projects requiring use of research management skills & experience
Ensure efficient coordination of efforts between other departments to promote WCOE initiatives
Coordinate with all relevant academic units, faculty, staff, & students with strong communication management skills
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required, master's preferred
Six years progressively responsible management experience
Additional education beyond Bachelor's may substitute for experience on a year for year basis
Preferred
Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology degree, or equivalent relevant trade degrees/certificates
Experience in maintaining buildings (construction, electrical, utilities)
MS degree
safety certifications
Company
College of Health and Human Sciences at Texas Tech University
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