Director,Project Development & Planning Job Houston area,Texas USA,Management

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

One LSC
Student Focused
Own It
Foster Belonging
Cultivate Community
Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-System Office, University Park

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Lone Star College-System Office employees are based at one of two System Office locations;
The Woodlands and University Park. Both are the site for multiple administrative departments and system-wide training programs.

Location address is 20515 SH 249 (SH 249 and Louetta Road) Houston, Texas .

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Director, Project Development and Planning leads all aspects of Lone Star College (LSC) Property Services' project initiatives in consultation and collaboration with campus and LSC executive management teams. Responsible for direct management of Project Managers assigned to projects across seven different campuses and all locations in the Lone Star College System; this role develops guidelines and standards for appropriate oversight of the strategic planning, management, and execution of property and building renovations, remodels, retrofits and overall building upgrades.

The Director must create, implement, and manage a transparent, mission-aligned operations program that gives the system's leadership and community visibility into active projects progress and future capital planning.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Develops and executes a strategic and tactical roadmap and capital improvement plan for Project Development and Planning, aligning departmental objectives with the systems overall goals, maximizing value, minimizing impact on operations and maintaining asset value

Serves as the ultimate SME regarding Project Development and Planning; keeping abreast of all current trends, requirements, regulations, and other impacts to operations

Directly leads and manages the Project Development and Planning team in all aspects, including effectively and efficiently assigning Property Services Projects;
Coaches an environment of continuous improvement, ownership, and transparency

Develops, monitors and controls budgets and schedules for construction projects, including but not limited to developing order of magnitude and square foot cost estimates, generating multi-year projects of funding requirements, modeling the implications of various scenarios, appropriately allocating resources, and approving all applications for payments relating to construction projects

In coordination with Legal and Procurement, ensures the department operations are fully compliant with LSC's guidelines and policies and any state statutes, federal regulations, and all other applicable regulatory bodies;
This includes interpreting the RFP procedure for consultants and participating in the vendor selection process

Works directly with the highest level of outside firms awarded contracts, ensuring the highest quality of work is completed on projects and that deadlines are met

Collaborates with and advises system leadership, including presidents and Chancellor's Cabinet, on all renovations, modifications and capital projects

Creates and manages the system's annual R&R and R&M project lists, prepares documentation for Board of Trustees approval, and ensures projects are completed as approved

Develops, implements and manages design and construction standards, quality control plans, work processes and procedures, and training and mentoring programs

Creates a variety of high-level reports, presentations, and other documentation for system leadership and the Board; advises Chief Property Officer on the progress of all construction projects

Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned to accomplish the objectives of LSC or as assigned by the Chief Property Officer

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously under tight schedules
Ability to communicate effectively across all levels, both internally and with external parties
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and…


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