Senior Project Director

Job Posting Title:

Senior Project Director

Hiring Department:

Campus Construction

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details:

General Notes

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking to hire a Senior Project Director with medical project management experience for the Planning, Design and Construction Department. Project Director will provide professional program management and leadership for all phases of the UT Joint Medical Center in Austin, serving as the lead Owner representative for the Dell Medical School and all of UT Austin's interests in this multi-billion dollar build.

You will be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research and will be a key contributor to the creation of a complex to provide world-class patient care. Your work will positively impact students, staff, and faculty and will directly support UT's expanding ability to save lives in central Texas.

This is a temporary position expected to end 8/31/2029. This position may be extended beyond 8/31/2029, depending on the needs of the Joint Medical Center project.

UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package. For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards

Purpose of Position

Represent Planning Design and Construction while providing program and project management expertise for one or more assigned projects. Oversee complex major capital facility projects through the entire lifecycle from planning/programming through substantial completion and final closeout, independently and as a supervisor for 2-5 project managers. Ensure the requirements of Dell Medical School and other UT Austin stakeholders are met or exceeded in the creation of the UT Joint Medical Center.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned projects by providing daily oversight and supervision of assigned Project Management Staff for all phases. Manage the key project aspects of scope, budget, schedule, project contract compliance, procurement of design and construction services and resolution of pending issues. Effectively communicate all aspects of the project to immediate and senior leadership through written and verbal executive briefs, ad hoc presentations and recurring reports.

• Guide and manage the project team (customers; Designer; General Contractor; consultants; Planning, Design, & Construction internal resources and all supporting UT groups) through conflict management and effective written and verbal communication to ensure successful project completion. Facilitate timely decisions by campus representatives and report progress and issues impacting the project goals to stakeholders. Effectively utilize UT database and PM software tools.

• Advocate with integrity during contract negotiations. Review and approve design and construction contracts, changes, technical service contracts, submittals, bid documents, pay applications, etc. Facilitate approval procedures with the BOR, THECB, UT Austin and UT System and associated state agencies. Work collaboratively with internal procurement and contract management experts in the preparation of necessary documentation for contract award.

• 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 project control processes to track progress, achieve consistency, mitigate risks and assure compliance with BOR Rules and Regulations and applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations.

• Mentor and train your Project Managers, ensuring their compliance with UT rules and ethics and their continued professional growth and promotion potential. Monitor their performance and provide meaningful appraisal reviews and feedback on performance. Develop, monitor, and adjust staffing for each project phase to ensure timely, cost-effective completion. Coordinate workload balancing and internal resource sharing in conjunction with the Director and Associate Directors.

• 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, especially medical and research facility codes and regulations and local jurisdictions.

• Participate in or lead process improvement initiatives as assigned by the Director.

• Other related functions as assigned. Collaborate with other UT Austin colleagues to initiate and develop process improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science, or related discipline.

• 10 or more years of experience providing project management of design and construction activities for renovations and new construction, including institutional or commercial facilities with a Total Project Cost of $10M or more.

• 5 or more years of experience directly supervising a team of 3 or more project managers or project support staff members on capital design and construction projects.

• Experience managing design and construction for projects in the medical/healthcare industry as the owner's representative.

• Working knowledge of contract documents (plans, specifications).

• Experience negotiating construction contracts.

• Working knowledge of life safety and building codes including, NFPA 101, IBC, ASHRAE, Texas Accessibility Standards, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, among others.

• Experience using Excel, Microsoft Word, and scheduling software such as MS Project.

• Excellent communication, collaboration and organizational skills, with an ability to manage multiple simultaneous activities in a diverse and complex environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Architect or Engineer in the State of Texas, or licensure in another state and eligible for reciprocity with the State of Texas, or ability to obtain professional licensure in the State of Texas within two years.

• LEED-AP credentials.

• Experience managing design and construction for projects in a higher education or medical services provider setting as the owner's representative.

• 10 or more years of experience providing program management of major capital projects with a combined Total Project Cost value of $500M or more.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or other similar demonstration of formal project management training.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.

Salary Range

$160,000 + with qualifications

Working Conditions

Environmental Demands:

• Uniforms, safety shoes, PPE provided and required

• Standard office conditions

• All weather conditions

• Extreme temperatures

• Chemicals and chemical fumes

• Biohazards

• Dust and noise in shop and at job sites

• Electrical and mechanical hazards

Physical Tasks:

• Manual dexterity

• Daily use of a keyboard and desktop computer

• Climbing of stairs

• Lifting and moving materials and equipment (up to 50 lbs)

• Frequent work from ladders and scaffolds

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.