The University of Texas at Austin · 5 hours ago
Project Manager, College of Natural Sciences
UT MAIN CAMPUS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$65K/yr - $65K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Texas at Austin is dedicated to fostering a supportive work environment within its College of Natural Sciences. The Project Manager will oversee selected projects, maintain project databases, and serve as the primary contact for furniture, fixtures, and equipment coordination, ensuring seamless project delivery.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate with faculty, Campus Construction, Facilities Services, ITS, vendors, and contractors to ensure project requirements align with scope, existing conditions, and all applicable rules and regulations. Act as the primary liaison to facilitate communication and resolve issues throughout the project lifecycle
Assist with project planning and implementation, including developing scopes, schedules, and budgets; tracking progress; and addressing emergent issues with emphasis on cost and schedule control. Provide timely updates and maintain accurate documentation. Maintain project databases and documentation to ensure accurate tracking and reporting throughout the project lifecycle
Oversee CNS project purchasing, including ProCard and POS transactions. Track expenditures, reconcile accounts, monitor budgets, and prepare financial reports to ensure compliance with institutional guidelines
Serve as the primary point of contact for furniture, fixture, and equipment (FFE) coordination on CNS projects. Manage FFE planning and procurement for renovations and new spaces, ensuring alignment with project scope and user needs. Collaborate with end-users, designers, engineers, ITS, and building management to integrate FFE solutions into overall space planning and project execution
Serve as technical liaison for specialized spaces such as research labs, ensuring design meets user needs and regulatory requirements. Oversee decommissioning and relocation of equipment and assist with data analytics for Research & Facilities planning
Other related responsibilities and functions as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in architecture, design, STEM field, business administration, or related discipline
A minimum of five (5) years of experience providing project management of design and construction activities for renovations and new construction, including institutional or commercial facilities
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills with strong attentiveness to detail
Ability to manage multiple simultaneous activities in a dynamic, complex environment and demonstrate flexibility and adaptability when priorities may shift unexpectedly
This job requires a class 'C' operator's driver's license
The applicant must provide a 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
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Preferred
Experience working on a university campus in a facilities-related role
Experience with planning, design, construction, commissioning, and/or operation of higher education and/or scientific facilities as the owner's representative
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or other similar demonstration of formal project management training
Proficiency in Microsoft 365, and Computer Aided Design software (AutoCAD, Bluebeam)
Benefits
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.
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
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