Facilities Project Manager

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston (TX)

Hybrid

USD 107,000 - 160,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage from day one

PTO & holidays

Tuition assistance

Pension & life insurance

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Facilities Project Manager to provide project management expertise for capital facility projects. The Facilities Project Manager supports facilities planning, design, and construction activities through effective coordination of project scope, schedules, budgets, stakeholders, documentation, and regulatory compliance.

The Facilities Project Manager plays a key role in ensuring projects are completed according to institutional

Qualifications

Minimum 10+ years of experience leading complex construction projects in healthcare, education, or commercial environments.
Experience as an Owner’s Representative and strong budgeting, scheduling, and contract management.
Proven ability to manage stakeholders, communicate effectively, and work in fast-paced, collaborative settings.
Experience coordinating with designers, contractors, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.

Responsibilities

Manage scope, budgets, schedule, and contract compliance.
Ensure projects meet deadlines and quality standards within approved budgets.
Coordinate project teams including customers, GCs, CM, consultants, and facilities groups.
Facilitate productive project activities through clear written and verbal communication.
Coordinate stakeholders to ensure successful project completion throughout the lifecycle.
Independently manage less complex capital facility projects and assist with complex major ones.
Demonstrate project integration and coordination across multiple disciplines.
Manage change control processes and documentation.

Skills

10+ years PM

Owner’s Representative

Budgets & schedules

RFIs & submittals

Change orders

Stakeholder mgmt

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CM/CS/Architectural Eng

Job description

UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Facilities Project Manager contributes to the development and maintenance of facilities and infrastructure that support the organization’s mission while ensuring quality, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned Project Manager with 10+ years of experience leading complex construction projects in healthcare, education, or commercial environments. They bring strong construction management expertise, including experience as an Owner’s Representative, and are skilled in managing budgets, schedules, contractors, design consultants, RFIs, submittals, and change orders. Success in this role requires excellent stakeholder management, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about delivering innovative projects that enhance the end-user experience and support a meaningful mission.

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

Why Us?

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 key project components including scope, budget, schedule, and contract compliance
Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within approved budgets, and in accordance with applicable quality standards
Guide and oversee project teams including customers, General Contractors, Construction Managers, consultants, Capital Planning & Management resources, and Facilities Management Division groups
Facilitate productive project activities through conflict resolution and effective written and verbal communication
Coordinate project stakeholders to ensure successful project completion
Assist with management of complex major projects and independently manage less complex capital facility projects
Demonstrate project management skills in project integration and coordination efforts
Delegate project activities and manage stakeholder relationships throughout the project lifecycle
Manage scope, schedules, costs, quality assurance, and changing project priorities

Compliance/Regulations

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

Documentation/Recordkeeping

Develop and maintain project documentation that is accurate, current, clear, and complete
Manage project records, financial reports, activity reports, and project status reportingSupport decision-making and issue-resolution processes through effective documentation practices
Organize and properly store project records and documentation
Manage project information generation, collection, dissemination, storage, and disposition

Technical & Operational Leadership

Apply knowledge of construction processes, product applications, and building and infrastructure component assembly
Coordinate project elements across multiple stakeholders and disciplines
Manage communication processes throughout project execution
Support quality assurance activities and project performance objectives
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.

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