Facilities Project Manager

Facilities Project Manager

The Facilities Project Manager at East Texas A&M University (ETAMU) is responsible for planning, coordination, and execution of capital improvement, renovation, and new construction projects on campus. The Facilities Project Manager ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with university standards, applicable to codes, and sustainability goals. This position serves as the primary liaison between the university, design professionals, contractors, consultants, and end-users. As a proud member of the third-largest institution in The Texas A&M University System, ETAMU fosters a strong professional environment that supports career growth and academic excellence.

ETAMU is a fast-growing public university with a strong reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and student success. With over 140+ degree programs, a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and nationally ranked online and graduate programs, ETAMU is committed to transforming lives through quality education. Our employees benefit from a collaborative community, cutting-edge research opportunities, and outstanding resources.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and manage all phases of capital improvement, renovation, and new construction projects from concept through completion.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, and scopes, ensuring alignment with university goals and financial constraints.
• Collaborate with university stakeholders—including academic departments, administration, and facilities operations—to define project needs and priorities.
• Select, contract, and oversee architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors in accordance with university procurement policies.
• Review design documents for compliance with university standards, ADA, life safety codes, and sustainability requirements.
• Conduct and lead project meetings, ensuring effective communication between internal teams, design professionals, and contractors.
• Monitor construction activities to verify progress, quality, safety, and adherence to plans and specifications.
• Manage change orders, RFIs, and contract modifications, ensuring appropriate documentation and approval processes.
• Track and report on project performance, including cost, schedule, and risk management metrics.
• Coordinate project inspections, testing, and commissioning to ensure systems and equipment meet performance standards.
• Ensure project compliance with applicable federal, state, and local codes, university policies, and safety regulations.
• Facilitate project closeout, ensuring completion of punch lists, final payments, warranties, and turnover of as-built documentation.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, proactively addressing issues that could impact scope, cost, or schedule.
• Perform design/drafting related to projects by using AutoCAD latest version, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in construction science, architecture/engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: 5 years' experience in project management, construction management, engineering, or related field. The well-qualified candidate will have 5+ years hands on experience managing facilities or construction projects, knowledgeable project budgeting, scheduling, procurement processes, and construction principles and practices.
• Ability to: Multi-task and work well alone and as part of a team. May occasionally require working outside normal business hours to meet project deadlines or address critical issues.
• Licensing/Professional Certifications: Valid Class C Driver's License
• Physical Requirements: Able to walk, stand, and climb as needed for site inspections.
• Other Requirements: Knowledge of ADA and Fire codes related to building ingress and egress.

Why Work at East Texas A&M University?

Competitive Benefits & Work-Life Balance:

• Employee tuition assistance for master's and doctoral programs.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• ETAMU contributes to employee health and basic life insurance premiums.
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays, plus up to eight hours of paid sick leave and vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), with optional additional retirement plans (ORP).
• Physical wellness program and wellness release time for eligible employees.

Career Growth & Development:

• Access to cutting-edge research opportunities at a designated R2 Research Institution.

Academic Excellence:

• ETAMU is ranked among the top 30% in five online degree programs and offers national recognized academic programs.
• Over 140 degree programs, including nationally ranked online and graduate options.
• First accredited institution to offer a competency-based bachelor's degree in criminal justice.
• Distance education offerings in Corsicana, Dallas, Frisco, McKinney, Mesquite, Bryan, and online.

State-of-the-Art Facilities:

• Work in advanced facilities such as the 113,470-square-foot Nursing and Health Sciences Building, featuring a state-of-the-art simulation hospital and a 1,300-acre agricultural research farm.

Vibrant Campus Life:

• Engage with over 95 student organizations and 14 NCAA Division I athletic teams, contributing to a thriving campus community.

Prime Location & Growth:

• Enjoy the benefits of working in rapidly growing regions, with abundant career opportunities at six locations across Dallas and Northeast Texas.