Facilities Construction Project Manager

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Facilities Planning, Design and Construction (FPDC) manages funds and projects designated by The University of Texas System for improvements to MD Anderson facilities. The professionals working in FPDC provide their clients with architectural and engineering services, space standards and planning, and interior specifications for their projects. FPDC also handles the creation of long-term development plans for the institution and for specific divisions within MD Anderson.

Facilities Planning, Design and Construction’s (FPDC) Institutional Projects is made up of four team teams, each led by a principal project manager, focusing on Facilities Renewal, Patient Care Facilities, Capital Equipment/Patient Care Facilities and Research and Administrative Facilities​​​​​​​.

The projects support all institutional mission areas, to include patient care, research, and administration. We work to build lasting relationships while being committed to enhancing the patient experience and furthering research with every project we complete. 

Ideal candidate will have three+ years in healthcare construction in a project management role. Strong background in healthcare construction /medical/research facilities. Manage complex projects from inception to completion. Deliver multiple renovation construction projects to established budgets and timelines. The top candidate will also be an effective communicator; problem-solving abilities and strong attention to detail.

MD Anderson offers our employees:
- Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
- Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
- Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
- Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
- Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
- Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
- Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.

SUMMARY
The primary purpose of the Facilities Project Manager position is to represent Facilities Planning, Design and Construction when providing project management expertise in management of one or more assigned projects. Assist in the management of complex major and manages less complex capital facility projects.  Possess knowledge of construction processes, product application and building/infrastructure component assembly. Under general direction, demonstrate project management skills in the management of integration/coordination of project elements, delegation of activities in the management of stakeholders, scope management, time management, cost management, quality assurance, managing changes priorities and communication management in the generation, collection, dissemination, storage and ultimate disposition of project information. Assures compliance with, and adheres to, current institutional and industry standards.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Project Management: Manages the key projects aspects of scope, budget, schedule, and project contract compliance.  Ensure that projects are successfully completed on schedule, within the approval 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 use of good written and verbal communication to ensure a successful project completion.

Compliance/Regulations: Manages contractual compliance and relationships for the assigned projects.  Defines & implements contractual and financial strategies.  Coordinate approval procedures with the BOR, THECB, FSC and associated State Agencies.  Work collaboratively with Supply Chain Services in the preparation of necessary documentation for contract award.  Support the ROCIP on the selected projects.

Documentation/Recordkeeping:   implements Develops and manages project documentation, record keeping, financial and activity status reports that are accurate, up-to-date, clear and complete in support of the decision making, issue solving and informing processes of a project.  Ensure that the project documentation records are organized and stored properly.

Other duties as assigned