Project Manager, Facilities

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! 

JOB SUMMARY
The Facilities Manager will support the Department of Internal Medicine in managing and maintaining its extensive facilities footprint. The department oversees more than 360,000 square feet of space, including ~95 basic science laboratories supporting over 170 research faculty. This role plays a critical part in sustaining operations and ensuring continuity. The position will work with the Assistant Director, Research and Facilities, to ensure efficient facilities operations, timely completion of renovation and capital projects, and high-quality service delivery across the department.


 

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!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Education/Social Science, or related field 
   

• Experience
  5 years of experience in medical administration that includes people leadership and project management 
  Education may be considered in lieu of experience 
   

Preferred

• Education
  Master's Degree 
   
• Key Responsibilities:
• Partner with the Assistant Director, Research and Facilities, to oversee daily operations of departmental space and facilities.
• Manage a portfolio of medium- to large-scale projects, including capital and renovation initiatives totaling approximately $7 million annually.
• Coordinate and track shop requests, ensuring timely resolution and adherence to departmental standards.
• Support planning and execution of faculty and staff onboarding related to space, equipment, and facility's needs.
  Identify and analyze facilities issues, proposing and implementing cost-effective solutions.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality customer service and   �� operational efficiency.
• Assist in the implementation of a service ticketing system to track requests, monitor productivity, and assess staffing needs.
  Contribute to long-term strategic planning for space utilization and facilities management across the department.
   
  JOB DUTIES
• Exercises decision-making and problem-solving skills to manage portfolio of projects to include all process development initiatives from design to implem