Project Manager

Job Posting Title:

Project Manager

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Hiring Department:

Campus Operations

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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:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking to fill an Architectural Planner position within the Planning, Design and Construction Department. Reporting to the Lead Planner, the planner will provide expertise in campus planning in order to lead and/or support master, program, and project planning efforts.

You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of students, staff, and faculty, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin.

UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package. For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards .

Purpose of Position

Works with senior leadership, senior administration and master planning steering committees and other campus stakeholders to direct and manage master, program and project planning and feasibility studies by establishing project scope, schedule, budget for concurrent multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Works with senior leadership, senior administration and master planning steering committees and other campus stakeholders to direct and manage master, program and project planning and feasibility studies by establishing project scope, schedule, budget for concurrent multiple projects.
• In collaboration with other facility and / or related departments to develop academic and science research programming or space studies at CSU level, studies or programs of a particular district of campus, or create and implement a particular function. Responsible for consultant recommendations and selection.
• Produce supportive documents for the area of expertise to ensure innovation, functional design, and the adherence to codes and standards. Resolve complex issues by developing options keeping in mind client's needs, total cost of ownership, building's usage, code and standards, and environmental impact.
• Schedule and forecast multiple complex projects or a program of projects for maximum project execution.
• Responsible for producing or reviewing construction and renovation estimates in support of project and planning by maintaining and utilizing data and research.
• Secure and maintain required discipline license including any continued education criterion.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field. Minimum two years experience as a designer or project manager to include experience managing institutional projects of various sizes large & small for a single owner, and experience in leadership roles working directly with clients. Professional license or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment. Demonstrate an understanding of basis of design. Demonstrate an understanding of codes. Proven ability to manage multiple projects at once. Strong knowledge and skills in AutoCAD and Revit applications. Demonstrated experience working independently. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access. Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree or advanced degree in Engineering or related field. Five or more years experience as a designer or project manager to include experience drafting or editing technical architectural document sets. Licensed Professional Engineer. Experience with BIM, Bluebeam, Sketchup and other 3D sketch software. LEED accreditation. Knowledge of specialized standards related to construction in the area of expertise. Experience in higher education design including, but not limited to, laboratories, classrooms, student spaces, housing, food service, athletics and recreation spaces. Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with external clients and co-workers.

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.