Hospital Construction Project Manager with MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing)
UT Southwestern Medical CenterAbout the role
Description
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
JOB SUMMARY
UT Southwestern is actively seeking an experienced Hospital Construction Project Manager with strong MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) expertise to lead complex healthcare construction projects from planning through commissioning.
We are looking for someone with deep knowledge of hospital MEP systems (such as infection control (ICRA), life safety, medical gases, sterile environment airflow, nurse call systems, pneumatic tube systems, specialized equipment, HVAC, and backup power), strong project management skills, clear communication, and the ability to deliver safe, functional patient-care environments, on time and within budget.
As Hospital Construction Project Manager, you will coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, and hospital stakeholders; manage budgets, schedules, procurement, and design reviews; and drive technical oversight of submittals, drawings, and field installation. This role oversees critical mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems - including HVAC, power, medical gases, life safety, and related infrastructure - ensuring all work meets strict healthcare codes and operational requirements; works under general direction of the Director of Renovation Program to provide Project Management services for renovation projects up to $4M and occasionally projects of greater value. The primary purpose of the Project Manager position is to provide project management expertise for multiple assigned projects.
Work Location: Dallas Campus; onsite 100% of time, may or may not require travel to and from other UTSW facilities throughout DFW metro area.
Shift Requirement: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
***INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE ON UPDATED RESUME WITH APPLICATION SUBMISSION***
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
- Experience
- 4 years of project management/construction experience required with a Bachelor's degree.
- Equivalent industry related experience and knowledge without a degree.
Preferred
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