Team Lead, Utilities

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, UT

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking to hire a Team Lead for our Utilities project delivery team within the Planning, Design and Construction (PDC) Department. PDC is actively managing more than $5 billion in major projects across the planning, design and construction phases, and 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 UT's education, research, and public service missions, we encourage you to apply for rewarding career opportunities in 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. Relocation incentive available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field.
Eight years progressive experience managing institutional and/or utilities projects of various sizes large & small for a single owner, and experience in leadership roles working directly with clients.
Knowledge of institutional leadership models, project management methods, and contemporary organizational models related to the design and construction industry.
Excellent organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple simultaneous activities in a diverse and complex environment.
Ability to manage change and work effectively in a changing environment.
Strong communication skills with a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in all directions of the organization.
Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or Business, or a closely related professional field.
Professionally licensed Architect, Engineer or Interior Designer in the State of Texas.
Eight or more years of experience leading and managing professional staff in a design or construction organization.
Professionally licensed architect or engineer, with registration (or ability to become registered within six months) in the State of Texas.
Related specialty certificates such as LEED AP, PMP, CEFP, or similar.

Responsibilities

Lead team of project managers providing design and construction management services for higher education, athletics, auxiliary, research and/or healthcare projects for all UT Austin campuses.
Mentor, guide, and manage PMs individually and as a collective team. Ensures and provides on-boarding, training, and performance evaluation for PMs; assists and informs PM and leadership with SOP, policy change, and organization and process improvement.
Serves as a liaison for major client(s).
Lead one or more Capital Improvement Program projects, high risk projects, projects with a high level of complexity, or other critical projects in support of client-identified needs.
Disseminate information and directives from leadership to team in order to achieve maximum success in meeting client and UT mission and vision.
In collaboration with PDC leadership develop commonalities and best practices, and identify the right work at the right time to deliver the highest value.
Prioritize and allocate resources to ensure delivery of key initiatives, and maintain agility to maximize resource utilization against ongoing changing needs of clients.
Interpret information and ascertain a plan of action, utilizing existing resources and staff.
Collaborate with UT UEM (Utilities & Energy Management) department to determine campus needs and prioritizations.
Effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.
Serves on committees, task forces, etc. to improve project delivery.
May represent the Office of Campus Construction at University events.
Other related functions as assigned.