Project Manager IV (PM4)

Project Manager IV (PM4)

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking to hire a senior project manager (PM4) to serve within Planning, Design and Construction (PDC). PM4 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. Position may also support or be assigned minor projects (TPC

Purpose

Provide professional project management of complex higher education academic, research and healthcare projects across multiple campuses. Project types include new construction, fit-out of shell spaces, renovations, and refurbishment of existing buildings and infrastructure. Manages project team in directing design professionals, collaborating with campus partners, and administering contracts necessary to meet project goals, while maintaining budget, schedule and timely reporting to leadership.

Responsibilities

• 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. May also be responsible for managing select projects as assigned by the Associate Director depending on resource needs.
• Responsible for project budget, schedule, and procurement of design and construction services. Assist Project Managers to drive progress of consultants to achieve expected functionality; and recommend alternatives to recover negative float. 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.
• Advocate with integrity for the campus contract negotiations. Review and approve design and construction contracts, changes, technical service contracts, Guaranteed Maximum Price submittals, bid documents, pay applications, etc. Facilitate UT Austin and UT System approvals as required.
• During construction, direct and / or provide support to Project Team, Construction Administrators, and institution staff in management of construction activities and processes. 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 (e.g., healthcare, research labs, special campus project types, etc.) 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.
• Other related functions as assigned. Collaborate with other UT Austin colleagues to initiate and develop process improvements.

Required Qualifications

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary Range

$132,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Work Shift

Required Materials

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers : As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility : Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility : The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to