FACILITIES PROJECT MANAGER II

FACILITIES PROJECT MANAGER II

Posting Number: SRGV8893 Number of Vacancies: 1 Location: Edinburg, Texas Department: Planning and Construction FLSA: Exempt Scope of Job 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. Responsibilities 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. Supervision Received General direction from the assigned supervisor. Supervision Given May supervise staff as needed. Required Education Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field from an accredited university. Preferred Education Registration as Professional Architect or Engineer. Licenses / Certifications 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. Required Experience 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. Preferred Experience None. Equipment Standard office equipment: PC, fax, telephone, printer, plotters, scanners, copiers. Use of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite. Working Conditions Requires ability to perform duties in office, industrial, or construction environments; occasional travel, evenings, nights, and weekends. Exposures: weather, chemicals, electrical/mechanical hazards, heights, confined spaces, rotating machinery, energized systems, biohazards. Standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling up to 20 pounds. Distributed institution; may work at multiple locations. Other Must work under pressure, solve problems, negotiate, and possess strong managerial, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Ability to maintain productive relationships with internal and external clients. Physical Capabilities N/A Employment Category Full‑Time Minimum Salary Commensurate With Experience Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience Position Available Date 03/31/2026 Grant Funded Position No EEO Statement It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote 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. It complies with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 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. The University encourages women, minorities, and differently abled persons to apply for positions of interest. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.