Lead Construction Project ManagerBookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this JobPlease see Special Instructions for more details.Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.Posting DetailsPosition InformationPosting Number S05773PPosition Title Lead Construction Project ManagerUTSystem Title Lead Construction Project ManagerDepartment Facilities MgmtGen ServicesLocation ArlingtonJob Family Facilities/ConstructionPosition Status Full-timeWork Hours StandardWork ScheduleMonday-Friday; 8:00am -5:00pm.
Requires occasional evening or weekend hours.
Open to External and InternalSalary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.Duration Funding expected to continuePay Basis MonthlyBenefits Eligible YesBenefits at UTAWe are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefitsTo help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.phpUniversity InformationThe University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100 . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.Job SummaryProvide professional project construction management leadership on multiple mid-sized to large, complex higher education academic, and research capital projects (new and renovations) at UT Arlington. Manages the construction, commissioning, and turn-over of capital projects by providing project leadership, communication, coordination, and conflict resolution to ensure project goals are met. Project portfolio: Typically, one to three (1-3) active projects with an average total value of $100M or more.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesDuring project’s design phase:
Facilitates RFQ, RFP, and Interview selection process.
Assists with UT System Board of Regents requirements to initiate, coordinate and seek approval for the Capital Improvement Program.
Coordinates design, cost reconciliation and constructability reviews at multiple phases of design including but not limited to Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Documents.
Manages the AE/CMAR/DB contract during Pre-Construction.
During the project’s construction phase:
Manages the AE/CMAR/DB contract during Construction.
Responsible for project budget. Reviews contract changes, technical service contracts, Guaranteed Maximum Price submittals, buy-out documents, pay applications, etc.
Responsible for project schedule. Drives progress of consultants and contractors to achieve expected project functionality; and recommends alternatives to recover negative drift.
Provides leadership for quality assurance and commissioning. Ensures projects are constructed in compliance with project documents, and state and federal regulations. Coordinates A/E, and third-party testing and inspection, including testing and balancing consultants, commissioning consultants, life safety inspections, TDLR inspections, and other consultants as required by the projects.
Responsible for maintaining project documentation, including change orders, RFI’s, Submittal & Shop Drawing approvals, and Substitution Requests, monthly Payment Applications, including Primavera schedule updates, surety releases, bonds, payroll, wage rates, subcontracts, HUB participation, retainage release.
Monitors job site safety and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and ensures follow-up of remedial action by contractor.
Facilitates contractor involvement in the warranty period. Leads one-year warranty walk-through and report.
Stays current in Codes and Regulations applicable to design and construction, including International Building Codes, NFPA 101, TDLR, OSHA, ADA, ASHRAE 90.1, SWPPP, and any special requirements of the building type (e.g., healthcare, research labs, special campus project types, etc.) or the local jurisdictions.
Ability to drive UTA vehicle.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering or construction management or related field with ten (10) years of construction project management experience.
Experience can be substituted for the education requirement.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum of five (5) years construction management experience in a university setting preferred.
Technical certification, licensure, or apprenticeship in one or more building trades.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of and experience with appropriate computer applications, such as MS Office Suite, MS Project, Project Management Software.
Overall Understanding of the Construction Process.
Ability to complete all physical tasks as needed.
Other Requirements
Class “C” Operator’s Driver’s License with 3 years of driving record required.
Working Conditions
Will be required to report to multiple project sites on multiple campuses.
Will be required to work on a construction site and office environment that may result in exposure to extreme weather conditions, chemical fumes, and electrical and mechanical hazards.
Uses computer/iPad and other standard office equipment.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
This job posting does not limit the duties of the employee in this position to those listed. The individual in this role may also be required to carry out additional responsibilities that contribute to the efficient functioning of the department.
Specific Job requirements of physical location of position allocated to this classification render the position security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code 51.215.
CBC RequirementIt is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.EEO StatementIt is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.ADA AccommodationsThe University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [email protected] .Posting Detail InformationNumber of Vacancies 1Open Until FilledMinimum Number of References Required 3Maximum Number of References Accepted 3Special Instructions to ApplicantsApplicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.Requirement QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
What is the highest level of education attained?
GED
High School Diploma
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
PhD or equivalent
How many years of experience do you have working in design or construction in Higher Education?
None/less than 5 years
5 to 10 years
10 to 15 years
15 years or more
How many years of experience do you have working in design or construction industry
None/less than 3 years
3 to 4 years
5 to 6 years
7 years or more
Do you possess a valid Texas Class C operator driver's license or any other states equivalent to driving a personal vehicle?
Yes
No
Documents Needed To ApplyRequired Documents
Resume or CV
Cover/Interest Letter
Optional Documents