Senior Project Manager, Construction Industry Institute, Cockrell School of Engineering

Job Posting Title:

Senior Project Manager, Construction Industry Institute, Cockrell School of Engineering

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Hiring Department:

Construction Industry Institute

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers, and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest numbers of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care.

At UT Austin, we say “What starts here changes the world.”  As a member of the university community, you will be part of an organization that is internationally recognized for its academic programs and research. Your work will have meaning and make a difference far beyond UT Austin, not only in the lives of our faculty, staff, and students, but also reaching out worldwide to personnel in CII member organizations, other educational institutions, capital project teams, and beyond. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship.

UT Austin provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)

• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options

• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds

• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)

• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses

• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning, plus professional conference opportunities

• Tuition assistance

• Expansive employee discount program, including athletic tickets

• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with a staff ID card

• Free rides on all UT Shuttles and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

 

Purpose

The Senior Project Manager for Deployment will lead the implementation and coordination of several Construction Industry Institute (CII) volunteer groups, which serve as a critical method for driving member engagement with CII, as well as supporting other initiatives within CII’s Deployment program, like LEAP.

 

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Lead coordination of activities for assigned groups and initiatives, including but not limited to the CII Communities for Business Advancement and LEAP program. Responsibilities include scheduling and attending meetings and events involving industry member volunteers, academics, and CII staff, as well as ensuring the timely completion of tasks. Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions as necessary to ensure alignment with timelines and objectives. Promote effective communication and collaboration among project teams and stakeholders. Oversee project budgets and resource allocation to ensure optimal efficiency and utilization.
• Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Develop, organize, and maintain communication tools and resources for assigned volunteer groups and projects, including templates, communication plans, and tracking systems. Support documentation efforts, including business processes, activity reports, and project deliverables. Coordinate the collection and management of data and meeting materials related to assigned groups. Maintain accurate records in CRM systems, including group rosters and meeting attendance. Foster strong