Job Posting Title:

Project Manager III (PM3) Technical Specialist

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Hiring Department:

Campus Construction

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking to hire a Construction Technical Specialist - Project Manager III (PM3) to serve within Planning, Design and Construction (PDC).  The Construction Technical Specialist will provide constructability reviews, GMP and Change Order related cost estimating services, and construction expertise throughout the definition, design, and construction phases of a project. They will also work with the project management and leadership for major Capital Improvement Program (CIP, >= $10M TPC) and minor (< $10M TPC) projects at UT Austin for highly technical, mission critical, and sensitive project types.  The Building Envelope Technical Specialist will need to have in expertise in projects related to roofing, waterproofing, windows, curtainwalls, and others similar to and relevant to renovations and new construction projects.

You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of students, staff, and faculty, thereby enhancing the student experience.   If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin.

UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package.  For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards.

Purpose

Provide professional project management of design and construction projects for university facilities. Projects may include new construction, fit-out of shell spaces, renovation of existing spaces, and refurbishment of existing buildings, and campus infrastructure.

ResponsibilitiesAssist the Lead Project Manager to manage and/or independently manage the project budget, schedule, and scope. Conducting thorough forensic investigations of building envelope failures. Identify and diagnose issues within building envelope systems, providing actionable remediation strategies.Provide professional direction for project teams to achieve common goals and successful projects. Mentor and guide PM staff with less experience, to support successful project delivery at all levels of the organization. Assist the Lead Project Manager to conduct and/or independently conduct thorough construction and constructability reviews. Engaging with clients, stakeholders, consultants, and contractors to resolve construction challenges and produce reports.Provide consistent, timely and reliable communication between all project stakeholders, including clients, professional service providers, university personnel and contractors to ensure that projects are thoroughly documented and understood. Strong oral and written communication skills.Assist with development of project scope, budget and schedule for multiple projects or tasks simultaneously. Tracks project budgets and schedules, and develops reports as directed. Keep facilities database software (currently FAMIS) up to date reflecting current project information. Performing field assessments to document existing conditions and damages resulting from natural disasters or human-induced errors.Procure services of Professional Service Providers (PSPs) and Construction teams and help administer agreements. Negotiate campus contracts and assist the Lead Project Manager and/or independently review and approve design and construction contracts, changes, technical service contracts, Guaranteed Maximum Price submittals, bid documents, pay applications, etc.  Assist the Lead Project Manager to facilitate and/or independently facilitate UT Austin and UT System approvals as required.Stay current with legislation, building codes, building materials and methods, and university design and construction standards. Participate in the Owner’s technical review process and responding to comments made during the reviews. On renovations, utilize codes and technical expertise to formulate recommendations and conduct cause and origin analyses. On ground-up projects, utilizing codes and technical expertise to assess new construction.Learn and maintain awareness of project safety requirements, following OSHA standards. Engaging with clients, stakeholders, code officials, professional service providers, third-party consultants, and contractors to resolve construction challenges and produce reports. Participate on committees, task forces, etc. to improve the departmental mission of excellent customer service and project delivery. Collaborate with other UT Austin colleagues to initiate and develop process improvements. Participate in or lead process improvement initiatives as assigned by the Assistant Director. Other duties as assigned.

Required QualificationsAssociates degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science or related discipline, or master level licensure or comparable certification.7 or more years experience providing project management of design and construction activities for building envelopes of institutional or commercial facilities.Experience with property loss and construction defects                                                          Working knowledge of contract documents (plans, specifications).Experience obtaining construction bids and negotiating construction contracts.Working knowledge of life safety and building codes including, NFPA 101, IBC, ASHRAE, Texas Accessibility Standards, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, among others.Experience using Excel, Microsoft Word, and scheduling software such as MS Project.Understanding of moisture control principles and material performance in building enclosures.Field experience is required, specifically as it relates to roofs, waterproofing and building envelope items.Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management,  Construction Science, or related discipline.10 or more years experience providing project management of design and construction activities for building envelopes of institutional or commercial facilities.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 professional licensure in the State of Texas within two years.LEED-AP credentials.Experience managing design and construction for projects in a higher education setting as the owner’s representative.Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or other similar demonstration of formal project management training.                                                            

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary Range

$110,000 + depending on qualifications

Working ConditionsUniform or PPEAll weather conditionsChemical fumes, chemicals, biohazardsExtreme temperaturesStandard officeElectrical/mechanicalKeyboardManual dexterityClimbing of stairs and laddersLifting and movingMaintain acceptable driver rating as established in Policy: UTS157 Section 2.5.4.This position is security sensitive; conviction verification will be conducted on selected applicant.
 Work Shift40.00 hours. Standard schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Limited weekend and after hours work or availability may be required.

Required MaterialsResume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorLetter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.