ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CAPITAL PROCUREMENT PROJECTS

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 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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 Edinburg, TX  78539

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CAPITAL PROCUREMENT PROJECTS

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Posting Details

 Position Information 

Posting Number  | SRGV8965
Working Title  | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CAPITAL PROCUREMENT PROJECTS
Number of Vacancies  | 1
Location  | Edinburg, Texas
Department  | Procurement Office
FTE  | 1
FLSA  | Exempt
Scope of Job  | Leads, plans, organizes and manages major and minor UTRGV Planning and Construction procurement Projects. to include the development and administration of effective sourcing and related activities for the University. Manages major and minor capital and construction projects to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and compliance of the procurement processes and University policies and procedures.
Description of Duties  | Plans, prepares and manages the development of the University’s Capital and Construction projects procurement functions. Leads end-to-end procurements processes for construction services and Project equipment procurement. Develops, identifies, recommends and implements policies and procedures for procurement purposes. Ensures all planning and construction projects purchases comply with relevant procurement laws and funding source requirements in alignment with UT System Regents, State and Federal rules and regulations. Ensures appropriate electronic records and files are in place to document procurement activities and purchases. Serves as an advisor/lead purchasing staff for Real Estate, Construction & Planning and Facilities Operations in capital project procurement of services and materials, including investigating markets, researching scope and specifications, for successful solicitations. Serves as University’s primary procurement point of contact for major and minor projects, including but not limited to capital construction projects, preparing procurements for selection of architects, engineers, contractors and consultants; prepares and gives progress reports and presentations. Monitors, reviews and analyzes bids and quotes with suppliers, and works closely with contracts in the negotiation of major and minor projects, service agreements and construction contracts. Manages major and minor construction procurement functions from early planning through project delivery from Architect and Engineer (AE) and various construction contract delivery methods. Plans, coordinates and conducts purchasing rules and regulations training related to minor and major projects. Performs personnel administrative functions (e.g. hiring, training, supervising, evaluating, providing professional development opportunities, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel and ensuring department/program outcomes are achieved. Researches new developments/standards related to minor and major projects to include Public Private Partnerships (P3) delivery and makes recommendations designed to provide best value to the University. Establishes and develops effective relationships with internal and external customers. May assist with special projects to include contractor outreach, subcontractor outreach associated with or related to procurement function and provides data analytics related to vendor participation. Delegates and/or responds to public information requests. Researches, identifies and implements process improvements for the assigned area. Attends meetings related to minor and major construction projects and provides updates on procurement related items as needed. Manages the State of Texas Comptroller certification requirements to lead, facilitate, and guide with Planning and Construction purchasing functions. Provides guidance and support to the Senior Planning and Construction Director of Procurements and Financial Services with up-to-date agreement and contract requirements via the Office of General Counsel revisions.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received  | General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given  | Direct supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education  | Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Construction Science or a related field from an accredited university.
Preferred Education  | None.
Licenses/Certifications  | Professional purchasing certification such as, Certified Texas Procurement Manager (CTPM), Certified Chief Procurement Officer (CCPO), or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM); or ability to obtain within (6) six months of employment.
Required Experience  | Four (4) years of procurement management experience.
Preferred Experience  | Experience obtained in construction procurement management experience within a Higher Education setting or construction industry.
Equipment  | Use of standard office equipment. MS Office suite Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio Online bidding system Bonfire Online Procurement system Jaggaer ePro Online Contracting system Jaggaer Contracts+
Working Conditions  | Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. Some travel and weekend work is required. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Other  | Exceptional interpersonal, planning, organizational, and communication skills with demonstrated ability to manage and multi-task complex issues and projects. Well-developed skill in written, verbal, interpersonal communication, presentations, and negotiation skills. Ability to analyze, draft and negotiate complex agreements and contracts. Ability to outline clear goals, conceptualize framework for programs/initiatives, and the ability to analyze situations and develop effective solutions.
Physical Capabilities  | N/A
Employment Category  | Full-Time
Minimum Salary  | Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary  | Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date  | 05/19/2026
Grant Funded Position  | No
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 Posting Detail Information 

EEO Statement  | It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants  | Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Additional Information  | UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of Human Resources.
Quick Link  | https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/51176

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