Project Manager III (PM3)

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

17d•$110,000

About The Position

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking to hire a Project Manager III (PM3) to serve within Planning, Design and Construction (PDC). PM3 will provide project management and leadership for major Capital Improvement Program (CIP, >= $10M TPC) and minor (< $10M TPC) projects at UT Austin for highly technical, mission critical, and sensitive project types. PDC is currently managing more than $2 billion in major projects in the design and construction phases, and this position is critical for the successful delivery of these projects. 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. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package. For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards. Provide professional project management of design and construction projects for university facilities. Projects may include new construction, fit-out of shell spaces, renovation of existing spaces, and refurbishment of existing building and campus infrastructure.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science, or related discipline.
4 or more years’ experience providing project management of design and construction activities for renovations and new construction of institutional or commercial facilities.
Working knowledge of contract documents (plans, specifications).
Experience obtaining construction bids and 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.
Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates leadership, management, organization and communication skills.
Provide excellent customer service to meet client needs and university Design and Construction Standards.
Provide professional direction for project teams to achieve common goals and successful projects.
Mentor and guide PM staff with less experience, to support successful project delivery at all levels of the organization.
Provide consistent, timely and reliable communication between all project stakeholders, including clients, professional service providers, university personnel and contractors to ensure that projects are thoroughly documented and understood.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Assist with development of project scope, budget and schedule for multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
Tracks project budgets and schedules, and develops reports as directed.
Keep facilities database software (currently FAMIS) up to date reflecting current project information.
Procure services of Professional Service Providers (PSPs) and Construction teams and help administer agreements.
Stay current with legislation, building codes, building materials and methods, and university design and construction standards.
Learn and maintain awareness of project safety requirements, following OSHA standards.
Participate on committees, task forces, etc. to improve the departmental mission of excellent customer service and project delivery.
Other duties as assigned.