Job Posting Title: Team Lead
Hiring Department: Project Management and Construction Services
Position Open To: All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
FLSA Status: To Be Determined at Offer
Earliest Start Date: Ongoing
Position Duration: Expected to Continue
Location: AUSTIN, TX
Job Details: General Notes The University of Texas at Austin is seeking to hire two Team Leads for our Research and Sciences project delivery teams within Campus Construction, based in Austin, TX. UT Austin provides ample opportunities to lead a team of design, construction, and project management professionals in major and minor project delivery. Projects include new construction, fill-out of shell spaces, renovation of existing spaces, and maintenance of existing buildings and campus infrastructure up to 10 million dollars per project. The Team Lead is a professional leader representing our client owners. The Research and Sciences Group is a client focused organization. Our group serves three (3) of the University's major science and research colleges, the Cockrell School of Engineering, the College of Natural Sciences, and the Jackson Schools of Geosciences. Our mission: Creating Spaces for New Discoveries. You'll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. You work will make a difference in the lives of students, staff, and faculty, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you're the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you'll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides and outstanding benefits package. For more details, please see: and wards. Purpose Provide leadership, strategy, oversight and direct management of team(s) of project managers and other professionals executing design and construction projects for higher education research and healthcare projects for all UT Austin campuses. Responsibilities Lead team of project managers providing design and construction management services for higher education, athletics, auxiliary, research and/or healthcare projects for all UT Austin campuses. Mentor, guide, and manage PMs individually and as a collective team. Ensures and provides on-boarding, training, and performance evaluation for PMs; assist and informs PM and leadership with SOP, policy change, and organization and process improvement. Serves as a liaison for major client(s). Lead one of more Capital Improvement Program projects, high risk projects, projects with a high level of complexity, or other critical projects in support of client-identified needs. Disseminate information and directives from CC leadership to team in order to achieve maximum success in meeting client and UT mission and vision. In collaboration with Assistant Director and Director for Project Management, develop commonalities and best practices, and identify the right work at the right time to deliver the highest value. Prioritize and allocate resources to ensure delivery of key initiatives, and maintain agility to maximize resource utilization against ongoing changing needs to clients. Interpret information and ascertain a plan of action, utilizing existing resources and staff. Effectively communicate at all levels of the organization. Serves on committees, task forces, etc. to improve project delivery. May represent Campus Construction at University events. Other related functions as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Interior Design, Business or a closely related field. Eight years progressive experience managing institutional projects of various sizes large & small or a single owner, and experience in leadership roles working directly with clients. Knowledge of institutional leadership models, project management methods, and contemporary organizational models related to the design and construction industry. Excellent organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple simultaneous activities in a diverse and complex environment. Ability to manage change and work effectively in a changing environment. Strong communication skills with a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in all directions of the organization. Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or Business, or a closely related professional field. Professionally licensed Architect, Engineer or Interior Designer in the State of Texas. Eight or more years of experience leading and managing professional staff in a design or construction organization. Professionally licensed architect or engineer, with registration (or ability to become registered within six months) in the State of Texas. Related specialty certificates such as LEED AP, PMP, CEFP, or similar. Salary Range $130,000
depending on qualifications Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. 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 UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, 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 before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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.
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. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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.
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.
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.
E-Verify: The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 20
- The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 8541
- For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF] E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF] Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
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 7870
- Summary Location: AUSTIN, TX; UT MAIN CAMPUS Type: Full time
