Project Manager IV (Construction Services)

Texas General Land Office; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Defined Retirement Benefit Plan

State health insurance for full-time

Optional benefits (dental, vision, and

Annual leave increases with length of

Professional Development opportunities

Job summary

The Texas General Land Office in Austin, TX seeks a Project Manager IV in the Construction Services Department to lead complex projects from initiation through completion. You will coordinate planning, schedules, budgets, and stakeholder communications under limited supervision.

Ideal candidates have advanced project management experience, strong leadership, and the ability to navigate regulatory requirements while delivering quality results for state-wide initiatives.

Qualifications

• Five years of interior design experience with full project lifecycle.
• Experience with documentation, client coordination, construction administration, project management, specifications and CAD drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manages, develops, oversees, and evaluates projects using accepted project management methodologies.
• Develops construction project budgets, schedules, work plans, and cost estimates; monitors quality and cost to meet contract terms.
• Identifies risks and designs mitigation strategies; communicates methodology and status to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

Communication

Education

Interior Design degree

Tools

CAD drawings

CAD software

Job description

The Texas General Land Office is seeking a Project Manager IV within the Construction Services Department of the agency.

Performs advanced (senior-level) project management work. Performs project management work, involving coordinating the planning and initiation of projects at various levels of completion; monitoring the progress and schedule of projects; and communicating with project stakeholders, management, and other relevant parties, and may assign duties and responsibilities and coordinate the work of project staff. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Our Mission:

The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources.

What Your Contributions to the GLO Will be:

• Manages, develops, oversees, and evaluates projects using accepted project management methodologies. Initiates projects, obtains authorization and commitment, and demonstrates business need and project feasibility.
• Develops construction project budgets, schedules, work plans, resources requirements, and cost estimates and projections. Monitors and manages construction project quality and cost to ensure that project deliverables are acceptable, fulfill the terms of the project contract or specifications, and are completed within budget.
• Identifies potential project risks and difficulties and designs strategies to mitigate or avoid them. Communicates project methodology and processes to interested groups and team members. Compiles and distributes project information, project status reports, and project budget expenditures.
• Coordinates project activities with other state agencies, governmental jurisdictions, or private sector partners and contractors. Compiles and distributes project information, project status reports, and project budget expenditures.
• Reviews and recommend proposals and bids to management. Assists with developing criteria for evaluating programs, proposals, and other pertinent information related to project assignments.
• Testify before legislative and interested groups on project status and other issues of public interest. May plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others. Perform related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in Interior Design.
• Five (5) years of experience in Interior design with full project lifecycle of programming and space planning for hospitality (skilled nursing homes), amenity spaces, lobbies, office/building renovations, with emphasis on FF&E material palettes, finishes selection and system furniture design.
• Experience with documentation, client coordination, construction administration, project management, specifications, purchasing and CAD drawings. Experience and Education may be substituted for one another.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as an Owners representative with project management of projects for either Federal, State or local municipality.
• Understanding of Texas State procurement and construction regulations.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the employee to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (moving around the worksite) is routinely required to carry out some duties. This position requires extensive computer, telephone and client/ customer contact and communication. It requires the ability to move and position oneself as needed for filing and similar routine office duties. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Ability to read printed materials and computer screens. The individual must be able to move and transport records, documents, boxes, and all related information and materials, weighing up to 20 pounds when required.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Free Parking
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance - State pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full-time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. The State pays 50% of the eligible part-time employees¿ premium and 25% for eligible dependents.
• Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Minimum of 96+ Hours of Annual Leave a year **Annual leave increases with length of service.
• Professional Development Opportunities: The GLO offers numerous courses to help our employees grow using resources through LinkedIn Learning and our EAP provider.

Veterans:

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