Job Details

Engineer - Electrical

Position Number: 6820083
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Engineering - Electrical

Engineer - Electrical
Lubbock
43298BR
Ops Div Construction

Position Description
Provides professional, highly technical expertise in the application of engineering principles, techniques and methods.

Major/Essential Functions
University Electrical Engineer Practice Leader: Serve as lead subject matter expert for Electrical Engineering services for Texas Tech University (TTU), overseeing adherence to university design and construction standards, building codes. Develop, maintain, and enforce the university's design guidelines, campus master plans, including considerations for environmental impact, utilities, landscaping, wayfinding, sustainability, and quality assurance processes.

Project Assessment & Scoping: Engage customers to define project scope, objectives, budgets, and schedules. Perform project risk assessment and constructability evaluations. Consult with multiple departments within Operations to finalize space utilization requirements and funding. Develop and submit project scopes, budgets, potential risks, and proposed schedule for approval.

Design And Construction Document Development: Lead engagement of contracted third-party design firms to develop the design and construction documents for projects. Provide strategic direction to the in-house drafting team when design work is performed internally. Ensure all design and construction documents comply with applicable building codes and Texas Tech University's high standards for quality and performance. Manage and coordinate the work of contracted architectural and engineering consultants throughout the project lifecycle. Oversee design and construction document reviews, ensuring that all required revisions are clearly communicated and addressed with the appropriate stakeholders. Facilitate the issuance of written approvals from campus authorities requiring notice of construction projects.

Construction Bidding & Contracting: Participate in pre-bid meetings with contractors who will be providing proposals for the construction projects. Participate in the evaluation bids for budget compliance and thoroughness. Provide guidance throughout the preparation, review, and execution of contracts and purchase orders to ensure accuracy, compliance and alignment with the institution and standards.

Construction Management: Develop and implement a comprehensive project delivery and communication plan, including construction progress meetings and site visits to facilitate collaboration, problem-solving, and ongoing monitoring of progress and adherence to construction documents. Manage project budgets, schedules, and progress reporting. Review and process pay applications for accuracy and timely submission to Operations Business Services

Supervision: Provide supervisory oversight for project managers and multiple third-party design and construction vendors. This includes mentoring, coaching, and conducting regular performance reviews, identifying training and development opportunities, and implementing succession planning to cultivate a high-performing resilient team.

Communication: Promote a work culture that encourages open and thoughtful communication in coordination within the department and across Texas Tech University. Ensure direct reports and contracted third-party teams understand and adhere to Texas Tech University project management guidelines and expectations. Provide regular projects status, timelines, and milestones for presentation to Operations leadership, University leadership and other stakeholders. Develop and maintain effective, collaborative relationships with key customers and Operations departments.

Project Close Out: Coordinate the issuance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and ensure all punch-list items and final inspections are completed in accordance with project requirements. Review and process final pay applications for accuracy and compliance. Facilitate required inspection by a registered accessibility specialist in accordance with TDLR guidelines. Coordinate the resolution of construction issues within the warranty period.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; three years professional work experience related to the specific assigned area.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Engineering
7 years of project and contract management experience, preferably in higher education.
Construction industry experience with institutions of higher education or research

Special Instructions to Applicant

Minimum Hire Rate

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

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