Project Manager - FM Construction

Salary: $90,000 to $100,000 Dependent on Qualifications

Pay Basis:
Monthly

Position Status:
Regular full-time

Location

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 12/15/2025

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 02/02/2026

Job Summary

Lead execution of institutionally managed projects from project planning, estimating, budgeting, design, construction, delivery, documentation, and warranty. Represents UTD in business interactions with other professionals during the design/construction process. Occasionally creates and draws new designs for execution through a construction process.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field of study. Three years of project management experience with the ability to read and review construction plans and specifications. One year experience creating cost estimates and project budgets. Must show proficiency in industry related software and strong management skills to include negotiation and coordination of construction activities and client schedules.

Must possess and maintain a valid Texas driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Registered as an Architect or Professional Engineer
• Higher education experience managing complex research laboratory or healthcare-related capital projects

Other Qualifications

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Exercises knowledge and practice of site and building design, building code requirements, and industry standards. Ability to read , review, and comment on construction drawings and specifications.
• Develop project tasks and scope, prepare and/or solicit services for work, negotiate vendor proposals, and prepare documentation for formal contracts and purchase requisitions. Verify purchase orders and invoices for accuracy.
• Develop project cost estimates, budgets, and schedules, then manage encumbrances and expenses throughout the life of the project. Maintain status logs, keeping budgets and schedules current, and prepare projections that represent project progress.
• Coordinate project tasks with campus clients and supporting staff. Actively work with appropriate licensing agencies (TAS, Fire, Elevator/TDLR, Health, etc) to ensure construction is built per code and correctly documented.
• Lead the site management of active projects and be capable of working on project sites in various stages of construction and complexity. Lead negotiations and ensure progress and construction compliance with design plans and arrange for inspections of appropriate trades to ensure. Be the primary point of contact for all parties involved in the total project.
• Apply personal skilled training and knowledge of trade/principles to ensure projects are correctly conceived and planned. Where necessary, be able to challenge outside professional services on calculations and constructability.
• Assist and consult with other project managers in areas of expertise and other duties of FM support.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Physical Activities

Working Conditions

Additional Information

REMOTE WORK NOT AVAILABLE – A remote work schedule is not available for this position.

Work notice:

• May be required to report to on-site work location during campus closure.
• May be required to report to on-site work location during inclement weather.

What we have to offer:

• Internal Training
• Medical insurance – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
• Vision Insurance
• Long and short-term disability
• Retirement Plan Options
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays

All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, Linked In Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

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