Senior Project Manager- Facilities Planning \u0026 Development (Hybrid)

Title: Senior Project Manager- Facilities Planning & Development (Hybrid)

Employee Classification: Sr Proj Mgr - Fac Plan & Dev

Campus: University of North Texas - System Administration

Division: SYS-Sys Facilities Plan & Constr

SubDivision-Department: SYS-Sys Fac Construction-Gen

Department: SYS-Sys Fac Construction-Gen-951000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu .

Department Summary

The University of North Texas System Office of Strategic Infrastructure, Planning & Construction delivers outstanding, sustainable, and enduring construction projects that maximize value while supporting the mission of each campus.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for the oversight, development, and management of short and long-range facilities planning activities for the UNT System and the three independent university institutions. This includes working with in-house stakeholders and outside consultants related to planning projects or producing data-driven analysis.

The Senior Project Planner will utilize specialized knowledge and skills in performing varied and sometimes complicated capital planning efforts. This includes working with outside consultants related to major campus planning issues such as master plans or developing or overseeing the initial scoping, budgeting, and other related project development needs for capital renovations or new construction projects. A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail is required. A thorough understanding of the entire project planning, design, and construction process is required. This position is part of a Planning and Development team that is involved in a wide range of project type and initiatives requiring a very nimble mindset. Team members are expected to develop into subject matter experts, serving to identify and mitigate risk as it relates to the delivery of capital projects.

An employee in this class operates with a high level of initiative and judgement and is responsible for a variety of critical and complex decisions and planning services. Instructions received are usually general and minimal. This owner's representative position serves as a leader for all aspects of capital project planning, driving project success through team engagement, superior communication skills, and customer service. This planner will work under limited supervision and reports to the Director, Facilities Planning & Development.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field and eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities design and construction; or any equivalent combination of experience, education or training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Strong management, leadership, and organizational skills
* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
* Demonstrated ability to establish strong working relationships
* Strong project management skills with knowledge of planning, programming, facility management principles, and practices in a higher education setting
* Expertise in the analysis and development of planning and programming projects on a university campus
* Ability to handle management of multiple projects simultaneously
* Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
* Knowledge of construction types, delivery methods, and the advantages of each in an educational setting
* Working knowledge of space analysis, building systems and site design as they relate to a planning project
* Knowledge of Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and local building codes relating to construction or renovation projects
* Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree, preferably in planning, architecture, or closely related field.
• State of Texas professional license or ability to transfer within 6 months.
• Experience in higher education.
• Knowledge of Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board requirements.
• Experience related to university campus planning, design, and construction.
• Experience managing the planning process for major projects valued at $25M or greater.
• Knowledge of sustainability practices.
• Skilled in AutoCAD/Revit, Sketch-up, Adobe Suite including Photoshop and/or Illustrator.
• Experience working with IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery of Indefinite Quantity) contracts for professional services.
• Experience working with project management software.
• Active membership in a relevant professional organization.
• Owner's representative experience.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties:

• Works with public officials and outside consultants as well as internal and external committees on complex and sensitive planning issues and projects.
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with both intradepartmental groups and with campus facilities organizations.
• Works closely with senior leadership to ensure campus master plans and capital improvement plans support the long-range goals and strategic vision of the component institution.
• Leads or oversees all aspects of campus planning, including but not limited to: master plans, specific area plans, land use studies, space analysis and projections, impact analysis, public/private development, and demographic and economic studies.
• Leads or oversees the development of short and long-range plans and programs for campus improvements and development.
• Supports, manages, or develops a wide variety of planning efforts (real estate, pre-programming, planning & space)
• Collects, develops, and analyzes data for long-term campus growth requirements and reports on findings.
• Ensures proposed capital projects comply with the University's campus master plan.
• Develops clear and concise reports and presentations for public forums. Presents information as needed at public forums.
• Coordinates, supervises, and reviews work of consultants engaged to serve UNT System in the development of short and long-range university facilities and campus planning projects.
• Ensures effective communication among internal and external project committee members, including stakeholders, and is committed to customer service excellence.
• Actively participates in the selection and recommendation process for professional service providers.
• Negotiates proposals and reviews associated contracts with professional service providers.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Work Schedule:

Generally, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.