Project Manager II

** Job Title
** Project Manager II
** Agency
* * Texas A&M University System Offices
** Department
* * Bush Combat Development Complex
** Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** Bryan, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description
** The George H.W. Bush Combat Development Complex (BCDC), part of The Texas A&M University System (TAM US), invites applications for a full-time Project Manager II supporting the Ballistic, Aero-Optics, and Materials (BAM) Range.

The Bush Combat Development Complex - located on the 2,300-acre RELLIS Campus in Bryan, TX- is an ecosystem for agile technology development and service-member inspired research. The BCDC is the result of a partnership between the Department of Defense, Texas A&M University System, and the State of Texas. The $200 million complex is designed to bring together researchers from U.S. universities, the military, and the private sector for collaboration, demonstrations, and high-tech testing of initiatives to help accelerate military innovation for our nation's defense.

The BAM Range is undergoing a major $5OM+, multi-year Phase II expansion, creating one of the most advanced open-air research, test, and development environments in the nation. As a key member of the BAM team, the Project Manager 1/11 will operate in a fast paced, high-complexity environment where operational clarity, schedule discipline, and proactive coordination are essential. This role is central to ensuring that technical teams, contractors, researchers, engineering staff, and leadership remain synchronized as BAM Phase II transitions from concept to on-the-ground capability.

BCDC brings together researchers, engineers, service members, industry partners, and national labs to advance capabilities in integrated hypersonics, directed energy, advanced materials, trusted autonomy, Future

G, human-machine teaming, and more. We thrive in a fast-paced environment where technical excellence meets operational agility. We are seeking a highly organized, action-oriented Project Manager who excels at creating structure, driving execution, resolving issues early, and maintaining project momentum in an environment where speed, precision, and mission-focus matter. If you enjoy cutting through complexity, owning the operational heartbeat of a major program, and contributing to national security impact, this is a rare and meaningful opportunity.

The Texas A&M University System provides its employees with competitive benefits including health insurance, paid leave, a defined-benefit retirement plan with 8.25% employer contribution through TRS, tuition assistance, and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.
** Salary:**$4,180.17 - $6,666.67 per month commensurate with experience.
** Job Description

Summary:

** The Project Manager II serves as an operational and coordination leader for the BAM Range's $5OM+ Phase II expansion, supporting the planning, execution, scheduling, and integration of construction, infrastructure, vendor, and technical development activities. This role is responsible for maintaining the project schedule, preparing and facilitating status updates, tracking action items, identifying risks early, coordinating across contractors and internal teams, and establishing the cadence that keeps the project moving forward.

Minimal construction experience is required, though familiarity with infrastructure or capital projects is preferred; the ideal candidate excels in fast-paced environments, rapidly learning new domains, communicating clearly, and ensuring cross-functional alignment.
** Responsibilities:
** Project Coordination & Execution Rhythm  - Maintains the master integrated schedule for BAM Phase II, tracking milestones, dependencies, long-lead items, and critical path activities.

- Prepares weekly and monthly project status updates, ensuring leadership receives timely and actionable information.

- Facilitates coordination meetings among contractors, technical staff, engineers, researchers, and BCDC leadership; drives clarity, follow-through, and accountability.

- Maintains and updates project action logs, risk registers, and project records.

- Tracks emerging issues and proactively engages stakeholders to prevent delays.

Infrastructure, Vendor, and Contractor Integration
- Coordinates the exchange of documentation, deliverables, submittals, and schedules with contractors and vendors.

- Supports field coordination alongside engineers and facility staff to ensure alignment between design intent and execution.

- Works with procurement and business teams to ensure acquisition actions align with schedule priorities.

- Assists with onboarding and managing external project partners and subcontractors.

Documentation, Reporting, and Communication
- Develops and maintains project documentation, meeting minutes, decision records, and project plans.

- Produces polished, concise briefings for BCDC leadership and TAMUS stakeholders.

- Communicates clearly with technical and non-technical audiences,…