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Edinburg, Texas

Operations Planning & Constr

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Exempt

To oversee, provide leadership and management support in all aspects of project management for the construction of all University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) facilities. Manages multiple large and complex projects with a focus on highly technical, mission-critical, and sensitive initiatives. Ensures overall construction project completion to meet established project scope, budget, and delivery schedules in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations and construction specifications.

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or Construction Science from an accredited university.

None.

Eight (8) years of experience providing project management of design and construction activities for renovations and new construction including institutional or commercial facilities, large and/or complex construction project from inception to completion.

Related work experience providing project management of design and construction activities for renovations and new construction of institutional or commercial facilities. Experience in construction management obtained within a higher education, health care and/or commercial facilities setting.

Use of standard office/construction equipment. Use of REVIT, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam software. Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Word, and scheduling software such as MS Project.

Needs to be able to perform all required duties successfully. Office/industrial/construction environment conditions; some travel, evening, night and weekend work is required. Exposure to all weather conditions, especially to extreme temperatures. Possible exposure to chemicals and chemical fumes. Exposure to electrical and mechanical hazards. May occasionally require working at heights, in confined spaces, around rotating machinery, energized systems, bio-hazards or chemicals. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills, with an ability to manage multiple simultaneous activities in a complex environment. Demonstrates strong leadership, management, and organizational skills. Strong background in facilities planning, budgeting, and construction methods preferably for higher education type projects. Knowledge of regulations regarding accessibility and hazardous materials found in buildings. Knowledge of laws and ordinances regulating construction and operation. Knowledge of project planning and management principles, budget preparation, expense control, and understanding of bid and purchasing procedures, performing all facets of projects such as the coordination, demolition, inspection, security, title clearance, soil testing, permits, etc. Ability to maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials. Ability to read construction plans and specifications. Ability to interpret legal descriptions of leases, easements, restrictive covenants, and all similar documents affecting real estate property. Ability to create and lead presentations related to facilities and projects. Strong interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy. Ability to collaborate with others to reach mutually beneficial goals and objectives. Ability to negotiate, evaluate, and administer contracts. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

N/A

Full-Time

Commensurate with Experience

Commensurate with Experience

05/10/2024

No

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .