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Project Manager - Planning and Construction
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Position Number: 5200062
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Facilities Management

Project Manager - Planning and Construction

Job ID: 11787
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp

About UTEP

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

Position Information

Hiring Department: Planning and Construction

Posting End Date: Open until filled.

Hours: 40 Hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm.

FLSA status: Exempt.

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Application Materials:

Resume
Cover Letter
List of three references

Note: This is a full time, temporary, contingent on availability of funds position and has an anticipated end date of 8/31/2026. This position is eligible for full benefits including medical, dental, and vision.

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides, and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Purpose of Position

A Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of all aspects of capital improvement projects from conception through completion and occupancy by the university client. The Project Manager primary responsibility is to ensure that the goals of project planning, design, budgets, schedules, and construction are met within prescribed time frame and funding as provided and agreed by the University and its representatives. He or she is responsible for complying with all policies, mandates and instruction given to him or her by the Associate Director and or by the Director for Planning and Construction.

Essential Functions

Participates in campus master planning, capital improvement planning, and architectural space planning as assigned.

Develops project planning and programming documentation to gain approval from the university and its appropriate management level including the Director for Planning and Construction.

Prepares requests for proposals and conducts all necessary meetings to facilitate hiring consultant services with the approval of the Director for Planning and Construction or designated agent.

Serves as University (Owner) Representative on larger facility projects, as assigned and he or she is responsible to represent the needs and vision of the institution.

Prepares contractual agreements as necessary to facilitate hiring consultant and construction services with the approval of the Director for Planning and Construction or designated agent.

Manages programming, design, bidding, and construction of new facilities, additions, and renovation projects as assigned. Concurrently manages multiple simple to complex projects from inception through project close-out.

Manages collaborative project development process. Coordinates with proponent groups and building committees to facilitate rational facility planning, budgeting, and scheduling.

Conduct all predesign meetings with the project team including discussing the end-user roles and responsibilities and discussion of contractor roles and responsibilities. He or she is also responsible to maintain the Construction Manager informed of all issues and or communications throughout the life of the project.

Responsible for scope, budget, and schedule development and for the day-to-day management of all assigned projects and is responsible for coordination with the assigned Construction Manager, ensure that the budget and schedules are reasonable and achievable.

Implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, University policies and regulations.

Assists in development of new standards of practice for Project Management activities within the Department of Planning and Construction.

Conducts investigations, project reviews, and assist in the observation of architectural, civil, landscape design, structural, electrical and mechanical work necessary for the maintenance and modification of buildings and facilities connected with the campus in association with the construction manager assigned to the project.

Responsible for the review and coordination with other team members of all project documentation including architectural, civil, landscape design, structural, electrical and mechanical systems, materials, and such other elements as may be appropriate.

Receives pay requests from professional consultants and Construction Manager and approves for payment.

Prepares detailed reports on project progress to include project plans, barriers and solutions, milestones, financial cost/projections and analyses.

Assists in development of new standards of practice for Project Management activities within the University.

Coordinates with facility occupants move-in to new or renovated facilities.

Shares responsibility in organizing and maintaining past and present University building and site drawings and construction and construction-related documents including drawings, maps, blueprints, surveys, specifications, and project files.

Knowledge of all required electronic software packages required to discharge his or her duties including but not limited to, current versions of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and AutoCAD software and able to learn and use any additional institutional software systems.

Prepare preliminary design documents for review with end-users as required.

Manage Facilities Department review of design phase's submittals.

Conduct review meeting with Construction manager to familiarize them with project/ schedule and budget at various phases of development.

Prepare all purchase orders and follow through with the assign Purchasing Specialist and or Technical Buyer for approval.

Deliver all contract documents required for bid and negotiation in electronic form to Purchasing Dept.

Assemble and seek approval of best-value award committee from the Director of Planning and Construction. Ensures that all evaluations are conducted in a fair and open manner.

Prepare resource contact list for Construction Managers to use.

Co-manage construction site meetings with Construction Managers.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director or Director for Planning and Construction.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's objectives, policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in Architecture or Building Trades Engineering (Mech, Elec, Civil, etc), or other Building related trades (Const Mgt, Interior Design, etc.).

and

Experience: Seven years of experience, related to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Secondary consideration will be given to partially completed degree plans which generally align with the above educational and experience requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

Texas licensure in good standing.

Candidates for the position must be near completion of qualifying for licensure or able to be granted their professional license within a year of employment with the department. 10 years of professional experience.

Additional Information

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 25 pounds.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=11787&PostingSeq=1