POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
EXTENDED TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Project Director
Project Director, Architecture STEM
Exempt
CATEGORY:
Administrative
GRADE:
D
JOB SUMMARY:
The Project Director will oversee and facilitate development of an innovative
Architecture Program in El Paso, Texas, including the construction of a new building and/or the renovation
of a historic building near the city’s downtown area which will be used to house the Program. The director
will also oversee a 2+2 articulation between El Paso Community College and Texas Tech University
College of Architecture.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This position is funded by a U.S. Department of Education HSI STEM and Articulation Grant. The
Hispanic-Serving Institutions STEM and Articulation programs will provide grants to assist HispanicServing institutions (HSIs) to develop and carry out activities to improve and expand their capacity to serve
Hispanic and other low-income students in attaining degrees in the fields of science, technology,
engineering, or mathematics and to develop model transfer and articulation agreements between 2-year
Hispanic-serving institutions and 4-year institutions in such fields.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
25%
1.
Initiate and coordinate the planning, development, scheduling, implementation,
evaluation and supervision of all project activities for a "2+2 Articulation" between
EPCC and Texas Tech.
2.
Direct and oversee large facility design and construction project management
scoping through design phases (scope, bidding, construction, safety, quality,
schedule, innovation, and cost). Work in conjunction with Facility Planning and
Construction during pre-construction and construction to ensure compliance with
the Grant's yearly phases and budget.
20%
3.
Report project status and performance data to the Department of Education as
required.
10%
4.
Responsible for the strategic planning and operational management of the project.
Establish a work plan and staffing for each phase of the project. Direct and
coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure project proceeds as scheduled
and within prescribed budget.
10%
5.
Direct and oversee the procurement and distribution of materials, parts, equipment,
and supplies.
10%
Effective: 12/13/11
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6.
Research, plan, recommend, and implement project budget. Review and
recommend policies and procedures in adherence with federal and state law, and
regulations including those in the HSI STEM Grant agreement through the
appropriate decision making channels.
10%
7.
Promote the 2+2 Articulation Program at conferences and meetings. Prepare
materials and exhibition for NAAB-accreditation and to establish program as a state
and national model.
10%
8.
Other duties as assigned.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Dean of Architecture, Arts, Math and Science.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct supervision of assigned staff.
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES: Project Budget.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Master’s degree in Architecture.
EXPERIENCE:
Five (5) years experience teaching in a NAAB-accredited Architecture program at the graduate
level.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURES: Architectural registration or undergoing IDP process.
Licensed Architect preferred.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Skills/Abilities:
Project Management – Experience in project management of large commercial
facilities with extensive coordinator of major building systems, mechanical,
electrical, plumbing site work.
Written communication – Strong writing skills; ability to prepare end-of-the-year
reports; collecting information and preparing performance data reports.
Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to
perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts
feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative
situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates
group presentation skills, Participates in meetings.
Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures (OSHA and Industry);
Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe
conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and
openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a
positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale
and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to
succeed.
Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently;
Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules
other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
Effective: 12/13/11
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2.
Equipment Used: Personal computer and other equipment associated with a general office
environment (copier, phone, fax, etc.)
3.
Software Used: A variety of word-processing, spreadsheet, database, scheduling, e-mail, and
presentation software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the
employee is regularly required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to
use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel,
crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift
and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be fit
to travel frequently.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, negotiating, selecting, developing, and motivating
people are important to the highest degree due to constant interaction with other people, at any level
within the organization or the community, position’s accountability for the development, motivation,
assessment, and reward of employees, and to deal with irrational situations where the outcome is
unpredictable.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this
Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently
exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles and risk of
electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Effective: 12/13/11
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POSITION TITLE:
Project Director, Architecture STEM
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work
environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
None
Stand
Walk
Sit
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk
Hear
Taste
Smell
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Wet or humid conditions(nonweather)
Work near moving mechanical
parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
None
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
X
X
Over 2/3
X
None
X
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VISION DEMANDS:
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Effective: 12/13/11
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
Required
X
X
X
X
X
X
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NOISE LEVEL:
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud
Exposure Level
X
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and
responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration
of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employee may be directed
to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description.
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties and
responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Effective: 12/13/11
Date
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