Senior Project Manager, Construction Industry Institute, Cockrell School of Engineering

Job Posting Title:

Senior Project Manager, Construction Industry Institute, Cockrell School of Engineering

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Hiring Department:

Construction Industry Institute

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers, and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest numbers of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care.

At UT Austin, we say “What starts here changes the world.”  As a member of the university community, you will be part of an organization that is internationally recognized for its academic programs and research. Your work will have meaning and make a difference far beyond UT Austin, not only in the lives of our faculty, staff, and students, but also reaching out worldwide to personnel in CII member organizations, other educational institutions, capital project teams, and beyond. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship.

UT Austin provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)

• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options

• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds

• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)

• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses

• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning, plus professional conference opportunities

• Tuition assistance

• Expansive employee discount program, including athletic tickets

• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with a staff ID card

• Free rides on all UT Shuttles and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

 

Purpose

The Senior Project Manager for Deployment will lead the implementation and coordination of several Construction Industry Institute (CII) volunteer groups, which serve as a critical method for driving member engagement with CII, as well as supporting other initiatives within CII’s Deployment program, like LEAP.

 

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Lead coordination of activities for assigned groups and initiatives, including but not limited to the CII Communities for Business Advancement and LEAP program. Responsibilities include scheduling and attending meetings and events involving industry member volunteers, academics, and CII staff, as well as ensuring the timely completion of tasks. Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions as necessary to ensure alignment with timelines and objectives. Promote effective communication and collaboration among project teams and stakeholders. Oversee project budgets and resource allocation to ensure optimal efficiency and utilization.
• Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Develop, organize, and maintain communication tools and resources for assigned volunteer groups and projects, including templates, communication plans, and tracking systems. Support documentation efforts, including business processes, activity reports, and project deliverables. Coordinate the collection and management of data and meeting materials related to assigned groups. Maintain accurate records in CRM systems, including group rosters and meeting attendance. Foster strong relationships with internal teams, external partners, and volunteers. Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements, expectations, and dependencies, and with CII leadership to ensure that volunteer groups adhere to established guidelines and meet engagement standards.
• Planning: Partner with the Deployment team and key stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables. Contribute to the development of comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource strategies. Identify potential risks and formulate contingency plans. Monitor emerging issues and ensure timely resolution to maintain project momentum.
• Evaluation and Reporting: Conduct evaluations to assess project outcomes, impact, and lessons learned. Prepare regular reports detailing project status, accomplishments, and challenges for leadership review. Recommend improvements and strategies for future initiatives based on evaluation findings. Maintain thorough and accurate project documentation, including plans, reports, and records. Create detailed reports and presentations to communicate program results and insights. Ensure adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and applicable regulations. Identify and escalate engagement challenges to CII leadership for resolution.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support departmental and organizational goals.

 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (e.g., Business Administration, Construction Management)

• Five (5) years of experience in complex project or program coordination

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting platforms, and customer relationship management (CRM) software

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with various stakeholders

• Excellent organizational, decision-making, and time management skills

• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to analyze program data, prepare reports, and make data-driven recommendations

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree or higher in Engineering, Education, Business Administration, or related field

• Greater than five (5) years of experience in management

• Certification or training in project management, adult education, or workforce development

Salary Range

$75,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Ability to work around standard office conditions

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Prolonged screen time

• Use of manual dexterity

Work Shift

This position provides for a work-life balance with a typical 40-hour work week that includes flexible work arrangements. The CII hybrid schedule requires each employee to work on the UT Austin campus three days a week (currently Tuesday through Thursday).

 

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• Letter of interest
• Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

 

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find Jobs. Before you apply though, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu, and then update the sections in your Professional Profile. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page, and you will need to click the Upload button multiple times in order to attach your Resume, References and any additional Required Materials noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.