Construction Project Manager

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The Facilities Department at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire a Construction Project Manager in our Facilities Plan Design Construction Auxiliary area.

• Oversee the construction of complex projects including but not limited to kitchen/dining facilities.
• Coordinate construction implementation with in‑house staff, contracted architects and engineers.
• Assist with the selection of consultants and contractors.
• Supervise long‑range facilities capital planning efforts.
• Ensure timely completion of projects, within budget and scope.
• Clearly communicate with clients and management project status/issues/concerns.
• Identify potential risks while devising proactive ways to solve them.
• Ensure all building and safety codes, safety inspections, campus guidelines and local and state regulations are met.
• Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in related field and five years of related experience in the construction industry; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

• Experience managing medium to large construction projects.
• Experience working in construction for a public education institution and/or commercial setting.
• Knowledge of building codes, construction documents and construction safety standards.
• Proficiency in specific software may be required.
• Knowledge of appropriate safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in MEP project management, facilities operations, planning or maintenance.
• Good problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Experience working with Higher Education Capital Projects.

Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment; ability to drive a vehicle and maintain coverage under University liability insurance policy, if required to drive University vehicles.

• Provides management oversight for all phases (programming, design and construction) of complex interior and exterior renovation and site projects, including coordinating consultants, contractors, material, equipment, ensuring specifications are being followed, schedule is maintained and project is within budget.
• Provides management oversight for in‑house projects involving the development of estimates, schematic design, design development, and construction documents with specifications for construction and renovation projects.
• Coordinates with UNT departments, UNT systems ITSS, and facilities maintenance.
• Administrative:
  Utilizes project management software and CAD (AutoCAD/Revit) programs for project. Provides weekly project progress reports, state reporting, and backup documentation for various leadership review and approval.
• Coordinates construction services with Auxiliary Maintenance on Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing projects. Assists fellow PMs on potential building code and inspection implications.
• Consistently completes expected duties in a timely manner without constant supervision. Accepts responsibility for own work and follows through on commitments.
• Promotes Facilities core values of Service, Integrity, and Excellence by conducting oneself in a manner that is respectful, honest, ethical, and customer focused.
• Committed to maintaining a safe and secure work environment.
• Demonstrates punctuality and follows policies and procedures for absences, time and attendance.

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one…