Project Manager

Full job description Posting Details Position Information
Posting Number S05442P


Position Title Project Manager


Department Facilities Mgmt_Gen Services


Location Arlington


Job Family Facilities/Construction


Position Status Full-time


Work Hours Standard


Work Schedule Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm
Requires occasional evening or weekend hours. Open to External and Internal


Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.


Duration Funding expected to continue


Pay Basis Monthly


Benefits Eligible Yes


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University Information The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual "Best for Vets: Colleges" list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.


Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.


Job Summary This position will develop an individual to perform professional construction project quality assurance to ensure compliance with campus standards and contract documents on multiple mid-sized to large, complex higher education academic, and research capital projects (new and renovations) at UT Arlington. Assist in the pre-planning, planning and development of future capital projects by providing project leadership, quality assurance and conflict resolution to ensure project goals are met. Project portfolio includes projects exceeding $10 million.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities During Project Pre-planning Phase: Support Director in preliminary cost per gross square foot estimates to determine Total Project Costs. Assist in the development of building space requirements. Prepare UT System requirements to initiate a new project. Assist in the discussion to determine procurement method. During Planning Phase: Develop RFQ/RFP to procure the selected delivery method. Coordinate programming and design meetings with project team and UTA stakeholders. Facilitate information exchange (UTA guideline specification, UT System guideline specification, UTA stakeholder requirements) for specific building types. Assist in the preparation of submittals and approval process for Capital Improvement Plan preparation, Board of Regents, and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Facilitate timely review of contract documents by UT System's Office of Capital Projects and Campus engineers and consultants at Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Document phases of the work. Facilitate timely reviews of accessibility, building and fire code compliance, Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan, Historically Under-Utilized Business plan, and SECO to avoid delays to the project. Assist in the review of design and construction contracts, changes, technical service contracts, Guaranteed Maximum Price submittals, bid documents, pay applications, etc. Facilitate UT System approvals as required. During construction phase: Provide support to Construction Project management staff to track progress and to assure compliance with Board of Regents Rules & Regulation and applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations. Stay current in Codes and Regulations applicable to design and construction, including International Building Codes, NFPA 101, TDLR, OSHA, ADA, ASHRAE 90.1, SWPPP, and any special requirements of the building type (e.g., research labs, special campus project types, etc.) or the local jurisdictions. Performs other duties assigned, for example, internal OFM projects.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or minimum of five (5) years design and construction experience. Preferred Qualifications Five (5) years experience in the design and construction fields. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of and experience with appropriate computer applications, such as MS Office Suite, MS Project, and AutoCad. An Overall Understanding of the Construction Process. Other Requirements ProCard Purchase are needed; Class "C" Operator's Driver's License. Security Sensitive position: Criminal background check conducted


Working Conditions Work is performed in a construction office environment and may result in exposure to extreme weather conditions, chemical fumes, and electrical and mechanical hazards. Special Conditions for Eligibility CBC Requirement It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.


EEO Statement It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.


ADA Accommodations The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to or email .


Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1


Open Until Filled Minimum Number of References Required 3


Maximum Number of References Accepted 3


Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.


Requirement Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How many years of experience do you have in this type of position? None/less than 3 years 3 to 4 years 5 to 6 years 7 years or more Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents Resume or CV Optional Documents Cover/Interest Letter