The University of Texas at Austin · 3 weeks ago
Electrical Engineer Project Manager III (PM3)
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe University of Texas at Austin is seeking to hire an Electrical Engineer Project Manager III (PM3) for the Infrastructure Team within the department of Planning, Design and Construction. This role involves providing project management and leadership for major and minor capital improvement projects at UT Austin, ensuring successful project delivery and enhancing the student experience.
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Responsibilities
Demonstrates leadership, management, organization and communication skills. Provide excellent customer service to meet client needs and university Design & Construction Standards
Responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing electrical construction and renovation projects. 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. Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
Professional Engineer license (PE) in the State of Texas, or licensure in another state and eligible for reciprocity with the State of Texas
5 or more years' experience providing project management of engineering 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, IECC, 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
Preferred
10 years of experience in the engineering field
Experience managing design and construction for projects in a higher education setting as the owner's representative
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Energy Manager (CEM), or other similar demonstration of formal project management training
Benefits
Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Optional Retirement Program (ORP)
Company
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Republic Capital Group
2022-09-14Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Will Whiting
Chief Development Officer
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