Facilities Project Manager - Construction Renovation
About the role
The primary purpose of the Facilities Project Manager position is to represent Facilities Planning, Design and Construction when providing project management expertise in the management of one or more assigned projects. This includes assisting in the management of complex major capital facility projects and managing less complex capital facility projects, possessing knowledge of construction processes, product application, and building/infrastructure component assembly, and demonstrating project management skills in the integration/coordination of project elements, delegation of activities, stakeholder management, scope, time, cost, quality assurance, change priorities, and communication management.
The Facilities Project Manager directly contributes to the mission of UT MD Anderson by helping deliver facility and infrastructure projects that support patient care, research, education, and operational excellence. This role offers the opportunity to manage impactful projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, strengthen project management expertise, and build a rewarding career while supporting a world‑class healthcare environment.
Responsibilities
- Project Management – Manages the key project aspects of scope, budget, schedule, and project contract compliance; ensures projects are completed on schedule, within the approved budget, and in accordance with applicable quality standards; guides and manages the Project Team (customers, General Contractor/Construction Manager, Consultants, Facilities, Planning, Design, & Construction internal resources, and Facilities Management Division groups) to yield productive actions through conflict management and effective written and verbal communication to ensure successful project completion.
- Compliance/Regulations – Manages contractual compliance and relationships for assigned projects; defines and implements contractual and financial strategies; coordinates approval procedures with the BOR, THECB, FSC, and associated State Agencies; works collaboratively with Supply Chain Services in preparing necessary documentation for contract award; supports the ROCIP on 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 to support decision‑making, issue solving, and informing processes; ensures project documentation records are organized and stored properly.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, Architectural Engineering, or a related field.
- Work Experience: Three years of project management/construction management experience; may substitute a Bachelor's degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one‑to‑one basis.
- Preferred: Five years of project management/construction management experience.
- Preferred: Design and construction experience with major academic healthcare and/or research facilities.
- Ideal candidate will have at least five years of healthcare renovation construction project management experience including scheduling, scoping, and budget management.
Benefits
- 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