Project Manager Planning & Design - Facilities Management

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Project Manager for Planning & Design

JOB SUMMARY 

Assists with the performance coordination, and oversight of planning, design and physical plant maintenance projects.  Provides project management and oversight of deferred maintenance and capital renewal programs.  Assists with the preparation, submittal, and updates of the campus master plan, space planning, and all associated reporting requirements. Assists with project management and design review of most major construction and deferred maintenance project needs.   Duties and responsibilities will cover Denton, Dallas and Houston as required.  Works to integrate and manage OM and Life Cycle tracking of building systems. Work is performed under general supervision of the Director, Planning & Design Services and performance is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained.  The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to:  Director, Planning & Design Services 

Supervises:  No supervisory responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but not limited to the following:

1. Assists in the coordination, oversight, solicitation, and procurement of professional consultant services and contracts for architects and engineers, including the preparation of request for proposals, invitation for bids, and related formal solicitation documents.
2. Oversees the accomplishment and implementation of major & minor construction projects. 
3. Assists with the preparation of complex statements of work; plans and specifications, and solicitation documents and review of the same.
4. Works collaboratively with others in the preparation of necessary documentation for contract award. Ensure Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) procurement conformance.
5. Coordinates approval procedures with the Board of Regents (BOR), Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and other associated State agencies.
6. Serves as the contract administrator/project manager on deferred maintenance construction projects accomplished by contract and for built-to-suit in-house projects.
7. Assists in the development of policies, procedures, and standards to assure conformance with design criteria and compatibility with existing features. 
8. Assists in the coordination of project and material standards to be reviewed and approved by management. Plans, assigns, and manages activities of consultants, providing advice, instructions, and ensuring design accuracy and completeness.
9. Assists departments in evaluation of needs, identification of priorities.
10. Interprets and apply local life safety codes and standards to supervise project safety performance.
11. Develops and update Project Status Reports/ Tracking Systems.
12. Closes project accounts. 

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

1. Inspects quality and quantity of materials, quality of workmanship and construction methods for deferred maintenance projects.
2. Assures that deferred maintenance contractors establish and maintains a safe environment.
3. Assures the accuracy of all reporting data. 
4. Manage production of preliminary layouts of spaces for proposed renovation, furniture, and equipment.
5. Performs other duties as requested.

EDUCATION 

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering or construction management.

EXPERIENCE

Six or more years of progressively responsible professional experience in planning, contract administration and technical supervision, and construction and project management.  American Institute of Architects AIA, National Council of Architectural Registration Boards NCARB, Leadership in Energy and Environment Design LEED Certification, preferred.

REQUIREMENTS

Valid Texas driver’s license and a safe driving record such as required by the university for Driver’s Authorization. 

Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.  

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