Facilities Project Manager

UT MD Anderson

Houston (TX)

Hybrid

USD 107,000 - 160,000

Full time

35 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage from day one

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance program

Pension plan

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks a Facilities Project Manager to lead capital facility projects supporting patient care, research, education and operations. You will collaborate with clinical users, consultants, contractors and internal departments to ensure scope, budget, schedule, quality and compliance meet institutional standards.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years of healthcare design and pre-construction experience, with strong planning, risk management, and team

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required in Construction Management, Construction Science, Architectural Engineering or related field.
3+ years of project management/construction management experience required.
5+ years preferred; healthcare design and pre-construction in academic healthcare or research setting ideal.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned capital facility projects with scope, budget, schedule, and contract compliance.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
Coordinate with customers, general contractors, consultants, and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Develop and maintain project documentation and financial/status reports.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Schedule management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Construction oversight

Education

Construction Management degree

Construction Science degree

Architectural Engineering degree

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. Facilities Planning, Design and Construction is responsible for the planning, design, construction, renovation, and delivery of capital improvement projects that support patient care, research, education, and administrative operations across UT MD Anderson. The Facilities Project Manager serves as a key representative of Facilities Planning, Design and Construction, providing project management expertise for capital facility projects while ensuring compliance with institutional and industry standards.

The Facilities Project Manager manages the planning, coordination, and execution of assigned construction and facility projects from initiation through completion. The Facilities Project Manager partners with stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and internal departments to achieve project objectives related to scope, budget, schedule, quality, and compliance. The Facilities Project Manager plays a critical role in delivering facilities that support the mission of UT MD Anderson.

The ideal candidate has 5-8 years of experience managing healthcare design and pre-construction projects, including clinical renovations, laboratory improvements, facility repairs, and capital equipment replacement initiatives. They possess strong skills in project planning, design coordination, budget and schedule management, consultant oversight, and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to successfully deliver multiple small to mid-sized projects in active healthcare and research environments. The successful candidate understands infection control, patient safety, and continuity of operations requirements, communicates effectively with clinical users and project teams, proactively manages project risks and issues, and ensures projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and organizational requirements.

Salary: $106,500 - $133,000 - $159,500

Why Us?

This role offers the opportunity to manage impactful facility and infrastructure projects that directly support patient care, research, education, and operational excellence at UT MD Anderson. Team members collaborate with multidisciplinary stakeholders, contribute to complex capital improvement initiatives, and gain valuable experience in project delivery while benefiting from opportunities for professional growth and work-life balance.

Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities

Project Management

Manage assigned capital facility projects with responsibility for scope, budget, schedule, and project contract compliance
Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within approved budgets, and in accordance with applicable quality standards
Demonstrate project management skills in scope management, time management, cost management, quality assurance, change management, and communications management
Coordinate and integrate project elements to support successful project execution and delivery
Delegate project activities and manage stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle
Manage competing priorities and changing project requirements while maintaining project objectives

Project Team Leadership & Coordination

Guide project teams consisting of customers, General Contractors, Construction Managers, consultants, Facilities Planning, Design and Construction staff, and Facilities Management Division groups
Facilitate collaboration among stakeholders to achieve productive project outcomes
Resolve conflicts through effective communication and sound project management practices
Communicate project information using effective written and verbal communication methods
Manage the generation, collection, dissemination, storage, and disposition of project information

Compliance & Contract Administration

Manage contractual compliance and relationships for assigned projects
Define and implement contractual and financial strategies that support project goals
Coordinate approval procedures with the BOR, THECB, FSC, and associated state agencies
Collaborate with Supply Chain Services to prepare required documentation for contract awards
Support the ROCIP on selected projects
Ensure compliance with current institutional requirements and applicable industry standards

Documentation & Reporting

Develop and maintain project documentation that is accurate, current, clear, and complete
Prepare and manage financial reports, activity reports, and project status reports
Support project decision-making, issue resolution, and communication through comprehensive documentation practices
Ensure project records are properly organized, maintained, and stored
Monitor project activities and maintain documentation necessary for project tracking and reporting

Other Duties

Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

Required: Bachelor's Degree Construction Management, Construction Science, Architectural Engineering or related field.

Work Experience

Required: 3 years Project management/construction management experience.
May substitute Bachelor's degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.
Preferred: 5 years Project management/construction management experience. Design and construction experience with major academic healthcare and/or research facility.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

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