JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to manage multi-disciplined project solutions for Higher Education clients, with direct accountability for project delivery. The ideal candidate will be working in the Dallas-Forth Worth area.

JOB LOCATION: Austin, Texas

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Manages all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) for individual real estate projects including planning, design, construction, occupancy and closeout.
• Demonstrates capability to read, understand and apply standard to complex documents affecting real estate projects, including but not limited to: agreements/contracts, leases, work letters, project charters, surveys and drawings.
• Interfaces directly with clients to define project requirements. Prepares scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimate & budget, cash flow, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification.
• Identifies project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through individual project qualification process; conducts standard to complex request for proposals; completes bid analysis; leads evaluation interviews, recommends resources to clients.
• Leads project delivery resources/team (typically larger more experienced team) providing project guidance and direction to achieve project goals.
• Implements communication plan for meetings and written reports/meeting minutes to keep client and project resources informed. Facilitates project meetings.
• Implement project documentation governance aligned with company and client requirements. Ensure project data integrity and documentation is accurate, timely and coordinated.
• Tracks progress of each project against goals, objectives, approved budgets, approved timelines. Reports status and variances. Creates action plans to meet objectives, budget and schedule.
• Implements change management routines to assess change requests, make recommendations, secure client approvals, and issue change orders. Assesses change requests to determine impacts to scope, budget, schedule, quality and risk.
• Demonstrates ability to identify complex project risks, lead constructability reviews, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.
• Demonstrates a knowledge of projects & project management within the context of business results (business case, larger economic implications, business risk, etc).

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS/BEng/BArch) in architecture, business, construction, or engineering required.
• Must be open to commuting to Forth Worth, Texas daily.
• Higher Education Project and Program Management experience required; experience in municipality construction preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a senior project management role.
• 4 years’ experience managing construction projects preferably Higher Education
• Experience with project controls schedules to be able to read and modify Critical Path Method schedules.
• Proficient in Primavera Project Scheduling software.
• Experienced with communicating to large groups of people and also to all levels of the corporate organization.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in finance and accounting.
• Good understanding of design and construction contracts.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES

PMP or CCM certification required or can sit for and pass exam upon hire.

OSHA 10 Certification Preferred

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret the most complex business documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues. Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches and articles using distinctive style. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, top management and/or public groups. Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to take desired action.

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate complex figures. Ability to forecast and prepare budgets. Conducts financial/business analysis including the preparation of reports.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations. Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing matrix-based multi-industry sales environment. Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company.

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