Design & Construction Project Manager

BENEFITS UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits! JOB SUMMARY UT Southwestern is actively seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Renovations & Minor Construction team. We're looking for someone with a strong background in project management for renovation, design, and construction of hospital and/or research facilities . As a Project Manager for our healthcare facilities, you'll work under the general direction of the Senior Manager of Construction, taking the lead on multiple impactful renovation, design, and/or construction projects, typically valued up to $4 million, with opportunities to manage even larger initiatives. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the successful delivery of these vital projects, directly contributing to our world‑class healthcare and research mission. Work Location Dallas Campus; onsite 100% of time, may or may not require travel to and from other UTSW facilities throughout DFW metro area. Shift Requirement Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Required 4 years of project management/construction experience required with a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent industry related experience and knowledge without a degree). Preferred Bachelor's Degree In Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Management preferred Design and Construction experience with academic healthcare and/or research facilities and/or project management/construction management experience with a focus in healthcare, academic, and/or research facilities. JOB DUTIES Responsible for overall project management to include scope definition, budgets, change orders, schedule, contractor GMP's, contract management and quality control in compliance with industry and institutional standards. Must have strong organizational skills for managing multiple projects and compiling project data. Must have strong written and verbal skills for project reporting including to Executive leadership of the organization. Manages less complex major capital projects up to $4M and occasionally projects of greater value. Ensures that projects are successfully completed on schedule, within the approval budget and in accordance with applicable quality standards. Guides and manages the Project Team (customers, General Contractor/Construction Manager, Consultants, CIP Construction Services internal resources and Facilities Management groups) to yield productive actions through conflict management and use of good written and verbal communication to ensure a successful project completion. Manages A/E teams, construction teams, internal and external project management teams, internal teams, third party consultants, etc. to ensure compliance with design specifications, schedules, and contractual commitments as it pertains to the project. Manages contractual compliance and relationships for the assigned projects. Defines & implements contractual and financial strategies. Coordinate approval procedures with the BOR, and THECB and associated State Agencies. Works collaboratively with Purchasing in the preparation of necessary documentation for contract award. Supports the ROCIP (as required) and HUB program on the selected projects. Develops and manages project documentation, record keeping, financial and activity status reports that are accurate, up-to-date, clear and complete in support of the decision making, issue solving and informing processes of a project. Ensures that the project documentation records are organized and stored properly. Ensures compliance with, and adheres to, current institutional and industry standards. Close out projects to ensure documents are uploaded to eBuilder and properly issued to Facilities Management. Monitor the status of project permits and inspections to ensure that they are completed and properly documented. Address and manage critical issues impacting project quality and safety. Demonstrate strong leadership in managing all consultants, contractors, and project teams internal and external. Performs other duties as assigned. SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(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. EEO Statement UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center