Asst. VP, Maintenance/Construction

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Sr. VP of Maintenance/Construction, the Assistant Vice President of Maintenance/Construction is a senior executive responsible for leading the maintenance and construction department’s strategic direction and operations. They develop and implement maintenance policies, manage budgets, and ensure the efficient operation of all CCHA/CHP properties consisting of approximately 2,200 units. The AVP supervises a staff of approximately 65 maintenance and construction technicians, trades, and support personnel.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares and oversees a multi-million-dollar maintenance budget, including supporting documents and supplemental requests for both operating and extraordinary maintenance in coordination with the VP of Rental Properties and the Chief Financial Officer.
• Reviews and analyzes department data, including financial, productivity-related, performance, and work-order data and metrics
• Determines needs and priorities for all major improvement to CCHA properties.
• Establishes and maintains preventative maintenance procedures and a schedule for preventative maintenance work.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, building codes and environmental regulations. 
• Establishes a safe environment for all residents, visitors, and staff
• Maintains exceptional customer service standards by responding to escalated resident requests and by working with residents and other departments to minimize/resolve problems and complaints completely and thoroughly.
• Conducts periodic reviews of ongoing maintenance and construction operations and practices to determine need for improvements in work procedures, practices, or processes to increase efficiency, productivity, and resident satisfaction. 
• Performs regular spot inspections of buildings and grounds to observe work in progress
   and quality of completed work, and to personally assess maintenance and construction
   needs.
• Reviews specifications and plans for all new development and modernization projects, in
   collaboration with the Vice President of Rental Properties, assessing potential for problems
   and proposing solutions.
• Works with architects, engineers, and contractors to develop plans for renovations to buildings in connection with maintenance department projects; monitors work, approves
   bills, settles disputes, and approves or disapproves changes in scope of work.
• Oversees the implementation of the MIQ Program in Yardi.
• Responsible for entering and approving purchase orders and invoices in Yardi.
• Participates in interviewing, hiring, evaluating, disciplining, training, supervising, and
   terminating Maintenance Department staff; May also supervise the work of outside contractors.
• Conducts regularly scheduled meetings with Maintenance/Construction Supervisors to evaluate workloads, develop plans, work progress, training needs, personnel issues and department goals.
• Creates training plans to ensure that all staff are adequately trained on operating procedures, are properly equipped with necessary maintenance and safety supplies and are motivated to complete work in a timely, safe, and cost-effective manner.
• Maintains records on all construction and maintenance activities.
• Provides guidance and mentoring to Maintenance and Construction Directors in organizing and prioritizing work orders and general maintenance tasks.
• Attends tenant meetings, board meetings, and other meetings as requested regarding Maintenance and Construction Department operations.
• Oversees the scheduling and coordination of fleet vehicle maintenance and assists with the assessment of all CCHA/CHP maintenance vehicles and equipment.
• Performs other duties as responsibilities as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to plan and organize workload; Excellent organizational and administrative skills 
• Extensive knowledge of the principles and methods used in various building construction craft areas including carpentry, plumbing and electrical repair, heating and ventilation, building construction and remodeling; laws, ordinances and codes regulating building construction; appropriate maintenance safety and fire prevention methods in construction.
• Project management experience, including the ability to plan, supervise, and coordinate maintenance programs.
• Proven ability to plan, monitor, and maintain budgets
• Ability to read blue prints
• Ability to review, analyze, and translate financial data.
• Knowledge of risk control and safety issues and practices
• Ability to make oral presentations before large groups.
• Ability to be on call for all emergencies
• Ability to work flexible hours other than 8-5 in variable weather conditions as required to meet Housing Authority goals and objectives.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA or BS) with related course work
• Four (4) years of general experience in all phases of building maintenance including carpentry, plumbing and electrical repair, heating and ventilation, and construction and remodeling. An equivalent combination of directly related education and experience may be substituted.
• Eight (8) years of progressive management experience
• Must hold valid Texas Driver’s License and maintenance satisfactory driving record. Will operate Authority vehicle while on CCHA business

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Public Housing Maintenance
• Texas Construction Supervisor’s License
• Yardi software

NOTE: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

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