Project Manager II (PM2)

Job Posting Title:

Project Manager II (PM2)

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Hiring Department:

Campus Construction

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

To Be Determined at Offer

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Earliest Start Date:

Ongoing

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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 hire a Project Manager II (PM2) for the department of Campus Construction.  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.

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 

40.00 hours, standard schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Limited weekend and after hours work or availability may be required.
 

Purpose

Provide professional project management of design and construction projects for university facilities. Projects may include new construction, fit-out of shell spaces, renovation of existing spaces, and maintenance of existing building and campus infrastructure, up to 10 million dollars per project. 

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates leadership, management, organization and communication skills. Provide excellent customer service to meet client needs and university Design & Construction Standards.
• Provide professional direction for project teams to achieve common goals and successful projects. 
• Provide consistent, timely and reliable communication between all project stakeholders, including clients, professional service providers, university personnel and contractors to ensure that projects are thoroughly documented and understood. 
• Assist with development of project scope, budget and schedule for multiple projects or tasks simultaneously. Manage and track project budgets and schedules, and develop reports as directed. Maintain up to date project reporting.
• Procure services of Professional Service Providers (PSPs) and Construction teams and help administer agreements.
• Stay current with legislation, building codes, building materials and methods, and university design and construction standards.
• Learn and maintain awareness of project safety requirements, following OSHA standards.
• Participate on committees, task forces, etc. to improve the departmental mission of excellent customer service and project delivery.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Construction Management,  Construction Science, or related discipline, or comparable related experience.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience providing project management of design and construction activities for renovations and new construction of institutional or commercial facilities.
• Growing knowledge of contract documents (plans, specifications).
• Experience obtaining construction bids and negotiating construction contracts.
• Growing knowledge of life safety and building codes including, NFPA 101, IBC, ASHRAE, Texas Accessibility Standards, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, among others.
• Experience using Excel, Microsoft Word, and scheduling software such as MS Project.
• Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. 

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working toward licensure as a professional architect or engineer.
• LEED-AP credentials.
• Experience managing design and construction for projects in a higher education setting as the owner’s representative.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or other similar demonstration of formal project management training.

Salary Range

$84,000 + depending on qualifications

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (le