Facilities Project Manager Ii

FACILITIES PROJECT MANAGER II

Posting Number: SRGV
8893
Number of Vacancies: 1
Location: Edinburg, Texas
Department: Planning and Construction
FLSA: Exempt

Provides professional project management across multiple higher education construction projects throughout the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) distributed campuses. Provides mid‑level project management duties including managing and coordinating with UTRGV staff and design professionals to efficiently administer contracts necessary to meet project goals.

• Manages the planning, design, and execution of higher education construction projects to ensure project goals are met.
• Manages and monitors the project's scope, budget, and schedule during the construction phase for multiple projects.
• Applies project control processes to track progress, mitigate risk, and ensure compliance with Board of Regents Rules & Regulations and applicable State and Federal statutes.
• Reviews and makes recommendations to upper management on design, construction contracts, and changes.
• Consults and communicates with upper‑level project management on changes to scope, schedule, or budget for assigned projects.
• Reviews design, development, and construction documents for completeness.
• Conducts review of RFIs and submittals.
• Drives the development of construction documents with contracted design professionals.
• Leads and facilitates pre‑construction, pre‑installation and regular site construction meetings with owner, architect, contractor, and subcontractor.
• Evaluates and monitors the schedule to ensure adherence to schedule and budget.
• Facilitates design progress with consultants, provides change management, and facilitates timely decisions by stakeholders.
• Surveys construction progress to confirm percent complete by trades.
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships and communications with clients, construction manager, project team, consultants, engineers, subcontractors, and the campus community.
• Provides support to campus staff in managing planning and construction activities and processes.
• Acts as project liaison with campus staff, facility user groups, operations, and administration.
• Coordinates with campus staff for site visits, inspections, noise control, traffic control, security, or utility outages.
• Collaborates with Facilities Maintenance and Operations to improve processes and manage multiple deferred maintenance, roof repairs, and building envelope projects.
• Oversees and creates conceptual and schematic drawings for new construction projects.
• Plans and coordinates organization of construction documents for existing facilities.
• Maintains project files and records; prepares reports, photo documentation, and safety observations.
• Conducts weekly project observations and follows up on corrections of non‑compliance areas by the contractor.
• Initiates solicitation of construction‑related quotes in collaboration with procurement.
• Reviews monthly contractor payments and approves or returns for corrections as needed.
• Collaborates with the construction team to maintain quality, addressing questions and managing scope changes.
• Facilitates contractor completion of punch items and conducts warranty observations within one‑year warranty period.
• Stays current with applicable codes and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

General direction from the assigned supervisor.

May supervise staff as needed.

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field from an accredited university.

Registration as Professional Architect or Engineer.

OSHA 10‑hour certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire. Requires authorization to operate a University‑Owned Vehicle for official business; subject to a 36‑month motor‑vehicle‑record check. Preferred specialty certificates: LEED AP, PMP, CEFP, or similar.

Four (4) years of project‑management experience in design and construction activities. Knowledge of NFPA 101, IBC, TAS, ADA, and UTRGV Design and Construction Standards.

None.