DIRECTOR OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

Position Information

Posting NumberSRGV8969

Working TitleDIRECTOR OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

Number of Vacancies1

LocationEdinburg, Texas

DepartmentPlanning and Construction

FTE1

FLSAExempt

Scope of Job

Provides strategic leadership and comprehensive management support for all aspects of project management within UTRGV’s capital and minor construction programs. Responsible for leading a team of project managers, foster cross-functional partnerships, and direct a diverse portfolio of facility, infrastructure, and site development initiatives across multiple campuses to advance the university’s mission and to support the university’s long-term capital planning goals.

Description of Duties

• Provides strategic leadership and comprehensive management for all aspects of project management functions, for capital and minor construction programs.

• Serves as the central authority for preconstruction strategy and project delivery performance of all UTRGV’s capital and minor construction programs, including complex academic, healthcare, and research projects across multiple campuses.

• Leads and manages preconstruction activities for capital and minor construction projects, including coordination of key pre-planning functions such as Capital Improvement Plan preparation, Board of Regents approval processes, and THECB reporting requirements.

• Directs and oversees a large team of project managers responsible for both major and minor projects, ensuring consistency in project execution, adherence to standards, and successful project completion and delivery outcomes.

• Responsible for guiding projects from initiation through completion, providing comprehensive direction to project managers, architectural and engineering (AE) teams, and construction teams.

• Oversees and coordinates project managers in directing design professionals and consultants, ensuring alignment with project scope, budget, and schedule, and achieving intended facility function and operational outcomes.

• Guides and oversees project managers in applying project control processes to track progress, ensure consistency, and mitigate risk, ensuring project delivery aligns with scope, budget, and schedule requirements and complies with all applicable regulatory and institutional requirements.

• Oversees and manages the project’s planning phases, including the preparation of facility programs to support preliminary budgeting and design.

• Leads and evaluates construction-phase activities, overseeing progress tracking and construction administrative processes. Guides projects from Notice to Proceed through substantial completion, including change order management and timely vendor payments.

• Ensures project delivery aligns with established scope, budget, and schedule requirements by applying project control processes to track progress, ensure consistency, mitigate risk, and maintain compliance with Board of Regents Rules and applicable state and federal regulations.

• Implements and improves project management processes, workflows, and reporting practices to enhance project delivery efficiency, transparency, and accountability; leads process improvement initiatives as assigned.

• Collaborates with the Planning and Construction Contracts and Financial Services team in the preparation, review, and execution of AE/ CMR /DB/ CSP requests for qualifications and proposals to ensure state procurement rules are adhered to and coordinates the final selections.

• Reviews Guaranteed Maximum Price ( GMP ) proposals, bid documents, and pay applications; facilitates required institutional and UT System approvals.

• Internally reviews and administers design and construction contracts, job orders, and technical service contracts with Planning and Construction Contracts and Finance Services team for conformance.

• Partners with and provides oversight of external architectural and engineering firms.

• Oversees internal (“in-house”) architectural design efforts and establishes institutional design standards and guidelines.

• Oversees, reviews, and coordinates drawings and specifications comments for institutional and capital projects during the design process to ensure design professionals have accurate documented design intent thus avoiding potential delays.

• Coordinates advanced planning efforts and contributes to the UT System funding appropriations planning process.

• Ensures alignment with Planning and Construction’s strategic, technical, and sustainability priorities and actively collaborates with internal divisions, external consultants, and institutional leaders.

• Leads, coordinates and conducts periodic meetings and project communications plans to apprise the project team, internal/external organizations, advisory committees, and senior facilities leadership on status of assigned projects focusing on the effective communication of the overall project schedule, budget, and resolution of pending issues.

• Collaborates with internal departments (i.e. Campus Facilities Operations, Environmental Health, Safety, and Risk Management, IT/AV/Security Departments), to ensure campus standards and requirements are conveyed and incorporated in the design and construction documents.

• Stays current in code and regulation applicable to design and construction, including International Building Codes, NFPA 101, TDLR , OSHA , ADA , ASHRAE 90.1, SWPPP , and any special requirements of building types to include healthcare, research labs, fine arts, and other campus project types; stays current with local building jurisdiction requirements.

• Participates in the hiring, mentoring, training, performance management, and workload allocation of subordinate project managers and provides guidance and leadership through effective communication, coordination, and conflict resolution.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

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

Preferred Education

None.

Licenses/Certifications

• 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 licensure in the State of Texas within two (2) years of hire.

• Occupational Safety Health Administration ( OSHA ) 30-hour certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.

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

• As a condition of employment this position requires the applicant to be authorized to operate a University-Owned Vehicle for Official University Business. Per University of Texas System Policy 157, applicants will be subject to a motor vehicle record check for their most recent thirty-six (36) month history. Out of State Drivers are required to submit a 36-month history MVR from their prior State of residence(s).

Required Experience

Six (6) years of progressively professional responsible experience managing capital projects, including both renovation and new construction for institutional, commercial, or large-scale facilities. Demonstrated expertise in all phases of project delivery, particularly planning and design (preconstruction), including management of architectural and engineering consultants. Experience in budgeting, scheduling, cost estimating, process improvement, and team leadership is required. Proven leadership experience within a governmental, higher education, or similarly regulated environment.

Preferred Experience

More than the required experience in demonstrated leadership and strategic oversight of a diverse portfolio of higher education planning and construction projects, including academic, research, health care, athletics, arts, and other complex facility types. Expertise to include setting project vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with institutional goals, and overseeing the successful delivery of multiple concurrent projects while maintaining high standards for quality, budget, and schedule.

Equipment

Use of standard office/construction equipment. Use of REVIT , AutoCAD, and Bluebeam software. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs, construction project management, scheduling software such as MS Project, and budgeting and reporting software tools.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to perform all required duties successfully. Office/industrial/construction environment conditions; some travel, evening, night and weekend work is required. Exposure to all weather conditions, especially to extreme temperatures. Possible exposure to chemicals and chemical fumes. Exposure to electrical and mechanical hazards. May occasionally require working at heights, in confined spaces, around rotating machinery, energized systems, bio-hazards or chemicals. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other

Demonstrates strong leadership, management, and organizational skills. Strong background in facilities project planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management and construction methods preferably in higher education projects. Knowledge of project management principles and practices related to the planning, design, and construction of capital projects, including both renovation and new construction in institutional or commercial environments. Knowledge of architectural and engineering principles, construction management practices, and industry design standards. Knowledge of laws and ordinances regulating construction and operations and understanding of bid and purchasing procedures. Knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, and compliance requirements governing capital construction projects. Skill in leading and developing teams, including mentoring, performance management, and workload coordination. Ability to analyze complex problems, develop effective solutions, and make sound decisions. Skill in building collaborative relationships and working effectively with diverse stakeholders. Ability to maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials. Ability to read construction plans and specifications. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey technical information. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a complex, fast-paced environment. Ability to implement and improve processes to enhance efficiency, consistency, and accountability. Ability to interpret and apply policies, regulations, and technical standards.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryFull-Time

Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date05/18/2026

Grant Funded PositionNo

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EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

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Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of Human Resources.

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• • Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

• Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

• Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

• No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

• • Are you a current UTRGV employee?

• Yes

• No

• • Please select your highest level of completed education.

• 6th grade education

• 10th grade education

• High School Diploma or GED

• Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

• Masters Degree from an accredited university

• Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

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• • Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

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• • Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

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• Over 10 years

• • Are you a licensed Architect or Engineer in the State of Texas, or possess licensure in another state and are eligible for reciprocity with the State of Texas, or are able to obtain licensure in the State of Texas within two (2) years of hire?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you possess Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) 30-hour certification or are able to obtain within six (6) months of hire?

• Yes

• No

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

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Reference Letter 1

• Reference Letter 2

• Reference Letter 3

• Certifications and Licenses

• Training Certificates

• Other Document

• List of 3 References

• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

• Additional Document

• State Licensure