Job No. 159629
- Job Title:
- Project Manager - Design & Construction
- Employer:
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The University of Texas at Arlington
- Location:
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Arlington , TX
- Posting Date:
- 18-Sep-2026
- Description:
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Purpose of Position
The Project Manager – Design and Construction provides professional project management leadership for capital projects through programming, design, construction, and close-out, ensuring assigned projects remain on schedule, within budget, and aligned with Owner’s Project Requirements, campus standards, end-user needs, and contract documents while coordinating with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, vendors, and other project partners.
Essential Functions
Manage assigned construction-phase projects to ensure work remains on schedule, within budget, and aligned with contract requirements, stakeholder needs, inspections, reporting, document review, third-party technical services, and owner-furnished procurement.
Lead programming and design-phase project activities by coordinating meetings, managing project scope, supporting vendor proposal negotiations, and ensuring design deliverables align with project requirements, budgets, schedules, and guiding documents.
Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects and coordinate communication among project teams, stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and vendors.
Assist with in-house projects as workload and project priorities allow.
Assist with the preparation of executive-level presentations and project updates.
Maintain current knowledge of applicable design and construction codes, regulations, and building-specific requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, engineering, or closely related field of study and five (5) years of experience, to include two (2) years dedicated to project management.
Experience with projects exceeding $60 million.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in architecture, construction management, engineering, or closely related field of study.
Licensed architect or engineer (electrical, mechanical, structural, civil) and eight (8) years of experience, to include five (5) years dedicated to project management.
Experience with higher education projects exceeding $100 million.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Appropriate knowledge of computer applications, such as MS Office Suite, MS Project, Bluebeam, and project management software.
Previous exposure to AutoCAD, Revit, and/or other drafting/BIM programs.
- Contact information:
- The University of Texas at Arlington
- Arlington, TX 76013
- United States
- Employer's Website:
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