Full job description

Number of Vacancies

Location

Edinburg, Texas

Department

Operations Planning & Constr

FTE

FLSA

Exempt

Scope of Job

To oversee, provide leadership and management support in all aspects of project management for the construction of all University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) facilities. Manages multiple large and complex projects with a focus on highly technical, mission-critical, and sensitive initiatives. Ensures overall construction project completion to meet established project scope, budget, and delivery schedules in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations and construction specifications.

Description of Duties

Leads and oversees a team of project managers ensuring the successful completion of various UTRGV projects distributed across multiple locations; projects include a diverse range of complex academic, health care, and research construction projects, as well as other major/minor initiatives.
Provides guidance and leadership to subordinate project managers through effective communication, coordination, and conflict resolution.
Manages and oversees subordinate project managers in directing design professionals, campus departmental faculty and staff, and administers contracts necessary to meet project goals while maintaining project budget and schedules.
Applies complex project control processes to track progress, consistency, risk mitigation, and to assure compliance with Board of Regents Rules & Regulations and applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations.
Guides assigned project managers in the application of UTRGV planning and construction project control processes to track project progress, mitigate risks, and to ensure compliance to Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and Board of Regents Rules and Regulations, as well as applicable State and Federal statues, regulations, safety codes, procurement rules, budget limitations, campus master plan and facilities standards and guidelines.
Coordinate assigned project managers to drive the progress of consultants in order to achieve expected facility function and operations.
Communicates timely decisions of campus representatives, reports progress and issues impacting project goals to campus stakeholders.
Directs and provides support to the project team, construction administrators and institution staff during the construction phase, including management of construction activities and administrative processes.
Oversees and manages project planning phases including the preparation of facility programs that can be used for preliminary project budget estimating and design.
Responsible for reviewing and administering design and construction contracts, job orders, and technical service contracts.
Collaborates with the Procurement Office in the preparation, review, and execution of AE/CMR/DB/CSP request for qualifications and proposals to assure state procurement rules are adhered to and coordinates the final selections.
Reviews Guaranteed Maximum Price submissions, bid documents, pay applications, and facilitates UTRGV and University of Texas (UT) System approvals as required.
Develops, monitors, and adjusts project communication plans for assigned projects to ensure that appropriate project information is effectively communicated to appropriate audiences within the institution at the appropriate project milestones.
Leads, coordinates and conducts periodic meetings to apprise the project team, internal/external organizations, advisory committees, and senior facilities leadership on status of assigned projects focusing on the overall project schedule, budget, and resolution of pending issues.
Acts as a primary project liaison with faculty, staff, and facility user groups, operations, and administration.
Oversees, reviews, and coordinates drawings and specifications comments for institutional and OCP (UT System of Capital Projects) during the design process to ensure design professionals have accurate documented design intent thus avoiding potential delays.
Collaborates and coordinates with other support departments within UTRGV such as 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.
Supervises, coordinates, and communicates planned utility outages during the construction phase to minimize impact for the campus community or building occupants.
Monitors and evaluates project activities in the construction phase by overseeing progress tracking and managing construction administrative processes, including guiding projects from the Notice to Proceed through substantial completion, managing change orders, and ensuring prompt vendor payments.
Assists in the hiring, training, and evaluation of department staff.
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.
Supports UTRGV in pre-planning activities, including Capital Improvement Plan preparation, Board of Regent BOR project approval requests, and THECB reporting.
Leads process improvement initiatives as assigned.
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 2 years. 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

Eight (8) years of experience providing project management of design and construction activities for renovations and new construction including institutional or commercial facilities, large and/or complex construction project from inception to completion.

Preferred Experience

Related work experience providing project management of design and construction activities for renovations and new construction of institutional or commercial facilities. Experience in construction management obtained within a higher education, health care and/or commercial facilities setting.

Equipment

Use of standard office/construction equipment. Use of REVIT, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam software. Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Word, and scheduling software such as MS Project.

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

Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills, with an ability to manage multiple simultaneous activities in a complex environment. Demonstrates strong leadership, management, and organizational skills. Strong background in facilities planning, budgeting, and construction methods preferably for higher education type projects. Knowledge of regulations regarding accessibility and hazardous materials found in buildings. Knowledge of laws and ordinances regulating construction and operation. Knowledge of project planning and management principles, budget preparation, expense control, and understanding of bid and purchasing procedures, performing all facets of projects such as the coordination, demolition, inspection, security, title clearance, soil testing, permits, etc. Ability to maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials. Ability to read construction plans and specifications. Ability to interpret legal descriptions of leases, easements, restrictive covenants, and all similar documents affecting real estate property. Ability to create and lead presentations related to facilities and projects. Strong interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy. Ability to collaborate with others to reach mutually beneficial goals and objectives. Ability to negotiate, evaluate, and administer contracts. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category

Full-Time

Minimum Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date

05/10/2024

Grant Funded Position

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date

Posting Detail Information

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

Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.

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 HR & Talent Development .