Engineer - Electrical

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.

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

About the Department and / or College

As an R1 institution, Texas Tech University is committed to excellence in research and innovation, which requires robust infrastructure to support its academic and research endeavors. The Electrical Engineer - Project Manager, Engineering & Construction oversees capital projects including renovation, remodeling and infrastructure improvements from inception through design to completion, leading multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are designed and constructed to meet all regulatory compliance, TTU’s quality standards, assigned budgets and expected timelines. Responsibilities include collaborating with various stakeholders, including university administrators, faculty, staff, students, external architects, engineers, and contractors to agree on project goals and expectations for funding and timelines.

The position demonstrates a strong understanding of Engineering design, campus planning, building codes, project management, stewardship, and customer service. Promote efficiency, accountability, and resource optimization in planning and delivery of projects. This position is a key contributor to Texas Tech's trajectory toward membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU).

Expertise and experience in higher education research institutions or similar organizations, and a degree and licensure in Engineering are required. The Electrical Engineer – Project Manager is member of the Engineering & Construction Team, collaborating with multiple departments in Operations, Procurement Service and within TTU on project delivery.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral / Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock : Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

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