UT MD Anderson seeks a Facilities Project Manager to support its Facilities Planning, Design and Construction department, which is responsible for delivering capital projects that enable world-class patient care, research, and operational excellence.
The Facilities Project Manager plays a critical role in managing facility-related projects from initiation through completion. The Facilities Project Manager ensures that projects are executed efficiently, safely, and in compliance with applicable standards. The Facilities Project Manager will leverage expertise in construction processes, stakeholder coordination, and project management disciplines to drive successful outcomes.
The ideal candidate is a proactive and results-driven project management professional with approximately five years of experience in an active healthcare setting or large infrastructure setting for research/healthcare. They bring hands-on project management experience managing complex projects involving MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) systems, facility infrastructure upgrades, capital improvements, and construction initiatives; managing project teams, schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholder relationships, while successfully handling multiple active projects concurrently. This individual possesses strong oral and written communication skills, a high degree of accountability/drive, and owner-side project management experience that enables them to confidently drive projects forward and influence outcomes. The successful candidate sees themselves as a "driver" rather than a "passenger" on a project team and is comfortable working onsite at least three days per week.
Salary Range: $106,500 - $133,000 - $159,500
• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
SUMMARY
The primary purpose of the Facilities Project Manager position is to represent Facilities Planning, Design and Construction when providing project management expertise in management of one or more assigned projects. Assist in the management of complex major and manages less complex capital facility projects. Possess knowledge of construction processes, product application and building/infrastructure component assembly. Under general direction, demonstrate project management skills in the management of integration/coordination of project elements, delegation of activities in the management of stakeholders, scope management, time management, cost management, quality assurance, managing changes priorities and communication management in the generation, collection, dissemination, storage and ultimate disposition of project information. Assures compliance with, and adheres to, current institutional and industry standards.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Project Management - Manages the key projects aspects of scope, budget, schedule, and project contract compliance. Ensure that projects are successfully completed on schedule, within the approval budget and in accordance with applicable quality standards. Guides and manages the Project Team (customers, General Contractor/Construction Manager, Consultants, Capital Planning & Management internal resources and Facilities Management Division groups) to yield productive actions through conflict management and use of good written and verbal communication to ensure a successful project completion.
Compliance/Regulations - Manages contractual compliance and relationships for the assigned projects. Defines & implements contractual and financial strategies. Coordinate approval procedures with the BOR, THECB, FSC and associated State Agencies. Work collaboratively with Supply Chain Services in the preparation of necessary documentation for contract award. Support the ROCIP on the selected projects.
Documentation/Recordkeeping - Develops and manages project documentation, record keeping, financial and activity status reports that are accurate, up-to-date, clear and complete in support of the decision making, issue solving and informing processes of a project. Ensure that the project documentation records are organized and stored properly.
Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION- Required: Bachelor's Degree Construction Management, Construction Science, Architectural Engineering or related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE- Required: Three years Project management/construction management experience.
- May substitute Bachelor's degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.
- Preferred: Five years Project management/construction management experience. Design and construction experience with major academic healthcare and/or research facility.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
