Project Manager II (PM2)

Project Manager II (PM2)

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking to hire a Project Manager II (PM2) to serve within Planning, Design and Construction (PDC). PM2 will provide leadership and project management for highly technical, mission critical, and sensitive construction project types. PDC is currently managing more than $5 billion in projects across planning, design, construction and closeout phases. 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. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package.

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 maintenance of existing building and campus infrastructure, up to 10 million dollars per project.

Demonstrates leadership, management, organization and communication skills. Provide excellent customer service to meet client needs and university Design & Construction Standards.

Provide professional direction for project teams to achieve common goals and successful projects.

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.

Assist with development of project scope, budget and schedule for multiple projects or tasks simultaneously. Manage and track project budgets and schedules, and develop reports as directed. Maintain up to date project reporting.

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.

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science, or related discipline, or comparable related experience.

3 to 5 years of experience providing project management of design and construction activities for renovations and new construction of institutional or commercial facilities.

Growing knowledge of contract documents (plans, specifications).

Experience obtaining construction bids and negotiating construction contracts.

Growing 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.

Working toward licensure as a professional architect or engineer.

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.

$88,000 + depending on qualifications.

Uniforms or PPE

All weather conditions

Extreme temperatures

Chemical fumes

Standard office

Biohazards / chemicals

Electrical / mechanical

Keyboard

Manual dexterity

Climbing of stairs and ladders

Lifting and moving

Maintain acceptable driver rating as established in Policy : UTS157 Section 2.5.4. This position is security sensitive; conviction verification will be conducted on selected applicant.

Resume / CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest