University of Texas at Austin-posted 7 months ago
Full-time • Senior
Austin, TX
251-500 employees

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking to hire a senior project manager (PM) with medical project management experience for the Planning, Design and Construction Department. PM will provide professional project management and leadership for major Capital Improvement Program (CIP, >$10M TPC) projects at UT Austin for highly technical, mission critical, and sensitive project types. PDC is actively managing a $1.3 billion hospital project, in partnership with the MD Anderson Cancer Center, as well as multiple time-critical enabling projects. This position is critical for the successful delivery of these projects. If you are experienced in project management, design, or construction and want to help transform facilities that engage the university community and advance the delivery of cancer medical services for central Texas, we encourage you to apply for the rewarding career opportunity with PDC. You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of students, staff, and faculty, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package.

  • Lead complex projects involving planning, design and execution of major higher education capital projects by providing project leadership, communication, coordination and conflict resolution to ensure project goals are met.
  • Manage and oversee project managers in directing design professionals, campus departmental faculty and staff, and administer contracts necessary to meet project goals while maintaining project budget and schedule.
  • Facilitate timely decisions by campus representatives and report progress and issues impacting the project goals to stakeholders.
  • Oversee project managers efforts to manage project from initiation through completion of construction.
  • Review and approve design and construction contracts, changes, technical service contracts, Guaranteed Maximum Price submittals, bid documents, pay applications, etc.
  • Assist Project Managers in applying UT Austin Capital Planning and Construction project control processes to track progress; for consistency; to mitigate risks; and to assure compliance with Board of Regents Rules' Regulations and applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations.
  • Stay current in Codes and Regulations applicable to design and construction, including International Building Codes, NFPA 101, TDLR, OSHA, ADA, ASHRAE 90.1, SWPPP, and any special requirements of the building type or the local jurisdictions.
  • Support UT Austin in pre-project planning activities, including Capital Improvement Plan preparation and Board of Regents and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board submittals and approval processes.
  • Participate in or lead process improvement initiatives as assigned by the Assistant Director.
  • Collaborate with other UT Austin colleagues to initiate and develop process improvements.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science, or related discipline.
  • 10 or more years of experience providing project management of design and construction activities for renovations and new construction, including institutional or commercial facilities.
  • 3 or more years of experience providing project management of capital projects with a Total Project Cost of $10M or more.
  • Experience managing design and construction for projects in the medical/healthcare industry as the owner’s representative.
  • Working knowledge of contract documents (plans, specifications).
  • Experience negotiating construction contracts.
  • Working knowledge of life safety and building codes including, NFPA 101, IBC, ASHRAE, Texas Accessibility Standards, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, among others.
  • Experience using Excel, Microsoft Word, and scheduling software such as MS Project.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration and organizational skills, with an ability to manage multiple simultaneous activities in a varied and complex environment.
  • Licensed Architect or Engineer in the State of Texas, or licensure in another state and eligible for reciprocity with the State of Texas, or ability to obtain professional licensure in the State of Texas within two years.
  • LEED‐AP credentials.
  • Experience managing design and construction for projects in a higher education setting as the owner’s representative.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or other similar demonstration of formal project management training.
  • Outstanding benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
  • Relocation incentive available.
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