Project Manager IV; PM

Job Posting Title

Project Manager IV (PM4)

PDC

All Applicants

40

To Be Determined at Offer

Ongoing

Expected to Continue

AUSTIN, TX

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking to hire a senior project manager (PM4) to serve within Planning, Design and Construction (PDC). PM4 will provide professional project management and leadership for major Capital Improvement Program (CIP, > $10M TPC) projects at UT Austin for highly technical, mission critical, and sensitive project types. Position may also support or be assigned minor projects (TPC <

$10M). PDC is actively managing more than $5 billion in major projects across the planning, design and construction phases, and this position is critical for the successful delivery of these projects.

You will be working for a university that is internationally recognized for its 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: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and .

Relocation incentive available.

Provide professional project management of complex higher education academic, research and healthcare projects across multiple campuses. Project types include new construction, fit‑out of shell spaces, renovations, and refurbishment of existing buildings and infrastructure. Manages project team in directing design professionals, collaborating with campus partners, and administering contracts necessary to meet project goals, while maintaining budget, schedule and timely reporting to leadership.

• Lead complex projects involving planning, design and execution of major higher education capital projects by providing project leadership, communication, coordination and conflict resolution to ensure project goals are met. May also be responsible for managing select projects as assigned by the Associate Director depending on resource needs.
• Responsible for project budget, schedule, and procurement of design and construction services. Assist Project Managers to drive progress of consultants to achieve expected functionality; and recommend alternatives to recover negative float. Facilitate timely decisions by campus representatives and report progress and issues impacting the project goals to stakeholders. Oversee project managers efforts to manage project from initiation through completion of construction.
• Advocate with integrity for the campus contract negotiations. Review and approve design and construction contracts, changes, technical service contracts, Guaranteed Maximum Price submittals, bid documents, pay applications, etc. Facilitate UT Austin and UT System approvals as required.
• During construction, direct and/or provide support to Project Team, Construction Administrators, and institution staff in management of construction activities and processes. Assist Project Managers in applying UT Austin Capital Planning and Construction project control processes to track progress; for consistency; to mitigate risks; and to assure compliance with Board of Regents Rules' Regulations and applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations.
• Stay current in Codes and Regulations applicable to design and construction, including International Building Codes, NFPA 101, TDLR, OSHA, ADA, ASHRAE 90.1, SWPPP, and any special requirements of the building type (e.g.,…