Director, Project Management

Title: Director, Project Management

Employee Classification: Director Project Management

Campus: University of North Texas - System Administration

Division: SYS-Sys Facilities Plan & Constr

SubDivision-Department: SYS-Sys Fac Construction-Gen

Department: SYS-SIPC Staff Capital Project-951000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

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Department Summary

The Office of Strategic Infrastructure, Planning, and Construction (SIPC) at the University of North Texas System (UNTS) seeks a Director of Project Management to lead the execution of the Capital Improvements Plan across all UNTS campuses.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Strategic Infrastructure, this role provides strategic leadership for all project management activities, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This position acts as a liaison between senior UNTS leadership, campus stakeholders, and external partners, fostering collaboration and accountability throughout the project lifecycle. Responsibilities include overseeing project planning, execution, and closeout while guiding project management staff and operational oversight of construction management activities.

The ideal candidate demonstrates excellence in leadership, innovation, and process improvement, playing a pivotal role in shaping the system's physical and operational infrastructure to support education, research, and service.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Interior Design, or closely related field; and ten years' of experience in facilities design, construction and maintenance, or any equivalent combination of experience, education or training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The Director of Project Management must possess extensive knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices, particularly in the context of large-scale capital improvement initiatives. This includes expertise in project lifecycle management, construction delivery methods, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and quality assurance. A deep understanding of professional services agreements, construction contracts, and regulatory frameworks—such as those set by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and local building codes—is essential for ensuring compliance and project success.

The ability to navigate the complexities of higher education environments, including familiarity with institutional policies, state procurement regulations, and collaborative governance structures, is vital. Advanced technical proficiency is required, encompassing Microsoft Office 365, project management software (e.g., PMWeb, Primavera P6, or Microsoft Project), and document review tools such as Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam Revu. Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and sustai