Research Programs Lead, Construction Industry Institute

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin, located at Pickle Research Campus, seeks a Senior Research Operations Manager for the Construction Industry Institute. This role anchors research programs, coordinating interfaces, processes, data, and communications across projects, teams, and leadership, with ownership of contracting and payments.

You will organize information, manage calendars, dashboards, and governance processes, and engage with industry volunteers and academic partners at events each

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications, or a related field.
• Five years in management, project/program coordination, research administration, or program support.
• Proficiency in Excel/spreadsheet tools for data organization and tracking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate across a portfolio of concurrent research projects, including RFQ processes, kickoffs, progress updates, and closeouts.
• Maintain a master calendar coordinating all projects, committee meetings, and milestones.
• Track project status, timelines, and dependencies; flag risks or conflicts as they arise.
• Maintain program-level data repositories and ensure accuracy, accessibility, and timeliness.
• Develop dashboards and reports on program status, engagement, and performance metrics.
• Design workflows and role/responsibility frameworks (e.g., RACI) for accountability.
• Assist in budgeting across the program and monitor expenditures.
• Support contract management with external partners and internal offices.
• Organize meetings and prep agendas; serve as liaison between academic partners and industry stakeholders.
• Prepare status reports for leadership and oversight bodies.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Data-driven mindset

Excellent written and verbal comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications, or a related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin, located at Pickle Research Campus, seeks a Senior Research Operations Manager for the Construction Industry Institute. This role anchors research programs, coordinating interfaces, processes, data, and communications across projects, teams, and leadership, with ownership of contracting and payments.

You will organize information, manage calendars, dashboards, and governance processes, and engage with industry volunteers and academic partners at events each