Renovation/Construction Project Manager

About the role

Project Manager IV provides advanced (senior‑level) construction project management duties along the full project continuum, “cradle to grave,” for renovation projects at Health and Specialty Care Facilities throughout Texas. The position is assigned a series of facilities and works with a team to ensure projects are completed safely, on‑time, and under budget. The role involves project initiation, planning, coordination, and execution of general scope projects and repairs/renovations generated by the Maintenance and Construction Department for Texas State Supported Living Centers and State Hospitals. The Project Manager IV communicates regularly with stakeholders, HHSC management, facility personnel, and other relevant parties, directs design architects and engineers, oversees construction, and administers related contracts.

Responsibilities

• Act as principal project manager for complex renovation projects involving multiple trades and utility systems, overseeing the entire lifecycle from initiation through design, construction, completion, and building recommissioning.
• Review and approve project schedules, design and work plans, cost estimates, and payment draw submissions to ensure accuracy, reasonableness, and compliance with contract terms, building codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide instructions, forms, and submission requirements to architects, engineers, and contractors for regular and ad‑hoc reporting, payment draws, and change‑order requests.
• Manage specialty architectural and engineering consultants, conduct independent code and regulatory reviews, and evaluate design submittals for best practice, code conformance, and technical correctness.
• Review and evaluate scope documents, bid packages, milestone plans, change‑order requests, and resulting contracts for the project team.
• Conduct on‑site inspections to verify construction quality, progress, and compliance, supporting invoicing and ensuring deliverables meet contract specifications and budget constraints.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, develop constructability recommendations, and provide guidance on schedules and budgets to contractors.
• Lead the project team (PMIs/PMIIs) to ensure accurate status reporting to HHSC leadership, architects, engineers, and contractors, maintaining alignment with published schedules and budgets.
• Maintain 24/7 on‑call availability as a technical advisor for building‑system issues, providing telephone troubleshooting, vendor coordination, and timely incident notifications.
• Maintain current and accurate project data in project‑management software and facility‑assessment system databases.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience acting as a construction project manager for a contractor, owner representative, or owner.
• Experience reviewing project documents; on‑site construction inspection experience preferred.
• Experience with projects for local, state, or federal healthcare or non‑profit entities preferred.
• Experience using project‑management software or tracking databases preferred.
• Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) preferred.
• Texas‑licensed architect or professional engineer certification preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of construction project management theories and practices applicable to highly complex projects.
• Understanding of systems and procedures for evaluating third‑party vendor performance.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to construction contracts and project administration.
• Skill in monitoring project scope, budget, and schedule, and addressing changes effectively.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage project activities, establish goals, exercise sound judgment, identify risks, and plan/supervise contractor work.
• Capability to perform quality‑control reviews of architectural and engineering construction documents.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full‑time eligible employees.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Generous time‑off benefits.
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package detailed on the “Benefits of Working at HHS” webpage.

Pay

Salary range: $6,377.50 – $8,886.16 per month (pay frequency: Monthly). Salary Group: TEXAS‑B‑26. Position is classified as Exempt.

Schedule

• Day shift.
• Eligible for telework.
• Travel up to 50% of time.
• Full‑time, regular position.
• 24/7 on‑call availability required for technical support.