Sr. Project Manager, Campus Construction

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online , on UT San Antonio Today or on X , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube or LinkedIn .

Salary Range: $110,000 - $120,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 04/24/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume is required
• Cover Letter is preferred
  
  

Job Details

Job Summary

The Senior Project Manager, Campus Construction is responsible for setting up project success by developing scopes of work, planning projects, and managing construction activities through project close-out. The position leads project definition coordination, project budget & schedule development, and customer service efforts.

Core Responsibilities

• Meets with facility users to develop scopes of work and project schedules and budgets.
• Communicates with internal stakeholders and Real Estate and Property Management leadership by performing project analysis and reporting methodologies.
• Prepares cost estimates and obtain approvals necessary to begin a project.
• Coordinates in the selection of professional design firms and coordinate comments to drawings and specifications during the design process.
• Assists in the preparation of bid documents for procurement of construction services as well as the selection of contractors.
• Coordinates design review with internal Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), Project Management Team, and Pre-Construction Conferences.
• Ensures that design documents and construction activities comply with university standards, federal and state regulations, and applicable codes and standards.
• Reviews, processes, and approves construction related RFIs, ASIs, cost proposals, change orders, invoices, pay applications, and other related project documents.
• Conducts team meetings, owner/architect meetings, and budget reviews.
• Monitors and complies with project budgets and schedules.
• Monitors construction for quality, coordinate punch list and ROD corrections, and assist maintenance with warranty issues for one year.
• Coordinates inspections and the involvement of the University’s trade shops and departments associated with the project.
• Schedules, coordinates, and communicates utility outages. Coordinate planned construction activities with affected building occupants and UT San Antonio service departments. Assist contractors to gain access to occupied buildings.
• Collects and disseminates a complete set of project closeout documentation.
• Supports the Real Estate and Property Management Team in business activities.
• Updates monthly reports.
• Establishes and maintains positive and effective relationships and communication with client, construction manager, project team, consultants/architect/engineers, subcontractors, and adjacent community.
• Uses project management and scheduling software consistently and accurately.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Seven (7) years of related work experience.
• Additional education or certifications may substitute for experience on a one year for one year basis.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Verbal and Written Communication
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Office
• Cost Estimating, Scheduling, and Design Software
• Building Codes, Fire and Life Safety Codes, Procurement Processes
• Regulatory Compliance
  
  

Working Conditions

• Usual office and construction site environments. Job duties occasionally require odd hours and weekend work.
• Conditions include working in extreme heat, inclement weather, and activities which require bending, climbing, and crawling.
• Job duties may occasionally require working at heights, in confined spaces, around rotating machinery, around energized systems, around biohazards, and around chemicals.
• Occasionally attend meetings and training off-site and out of town.
• Job duties may require frequent travel to multiple university-owned campuses and leased spaces.
• General supervision from Director of Institutional Construction.
• General supervision of Real Estate and Property Management and UT San Antonio personnel.
• Occasional supervision of Work Studies, and Student Interns.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
  
  

This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee’s responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.