The Facilities Project Manager plays a critical role in supporting facility planning, design, construction, and infrastructure initiatives that enable UT MD Anderson to advance its mission. The Facilities Project Manager represents Facilities Planning, Design and Construction while providing project management expertise for assigned capital facility projects and ensuring alignment with institutional standards and objectives.
The Facilities Project Manager manages project scope, budget, schedule, quality, compliance, and stakeholder coordination across multiple project phases. Through effective communication, documentation, and leadership, the Facilities Project Manager helps deliver successful projects that support the operational needs of UT MD Anderson.
The ideal candidate has 8+ years of project/program management experience, including 5+ years leading construction or renovation projects in healthcare or research environments. They have expertise in full project lifecycle management, budgeting, scheduling, contract and vendor management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement, with experience working in occupied facilities and navigating healthcare regulatory requirements. The successful candidate is a collaborative, data-driven leader who can manage multiple concurrent projects, drive process improvements, and lead teams through changing priorities. This is a highly influential role with the opportunity to help shape the Institutional Projects PM team and improve how the organization delivers projects. The position offers exposure to fast-paced renovation projects where results are visible quickly and provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the patients, caregivers, and communities the institution serves. Preferred qualifications include PMP, CCM, OSHA, or Lean/Six Sigma certifications, and proficiency with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or Unifier.
Salary: $123,000 - $154,000 - $185,000
Responsibilities
Manage Capital Facility Projects
• Represent Facilities Planning, Design and Construction on assigned capital facility projects.
• Assist in managing complex major projects and independently manage less complex capital facility projects.
• Apply knowledge of construction processes, product applications, and building and infrastructure component assembly.
• Integrate and coordinate project elements to support successful project delivery.
• Delegate project activities and coordinate stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Project Management & Delivery
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, communications, and stakeholder expectations.
• Monitor project progress and address changing priorities to maintain project objectives.
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within approved budgets, and in accordance with applicable quality standards.
• Facilitate project information generation, collection, dissemination, storage, and disposition.
• Apply project management principles to support issue resolution and informed decision-making.
Compliance & Contract Administration
• Manage contractual compliance and project-related contractual relationships.
• Define and implement contractual and financial strategies for assigned projects.
• Coordinate approval procedures with the Board of Regents, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Facilities and Support-related committees, and associated state agencies.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Services in preparing required documentation for contract awards.
• Support the Rolling Owner Controlled Insurance Program on selected projects.
• Ensure adherence to institutional policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
Stakeholder Leadership & Communication
• Guide project teams comprised of customers, contractors, construction managers, consultants, Facilities Planning Design & Construction personnel, internal resources, and Facilities Management Division groups.
• Promote productive actions through conflict management and effective written and verbal communication.
• Foster collaboration among project participants to support successful project completion.
• Communicate project status, risks, issues, and resolutions to key stakeholders.
Documentation & Record Management
• Develop and maintain project documentation that is accurate, current, clear, and complete.
• Manage financial reports, activity reports, and project status reporting processes.
• Support decision-making and issue resolution through comprehensive project records.
• Ensure documentation and records are properly organized, maintained, and stored.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION- Required: Bachelor's Degree Construction Management, Construction Science or other construction related Architectural Engineering field or related discipline.
WORK EXPERIENCE- Required: Five years Project management/construction experience.
- May substitute Bachelor's degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.
- Preferred: 15 years Project management/construction management experience. Design and construction experience with major academic healthcare and/or research facilities.
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.
