Facilities Project Manager

UT MD Anderson seeks a Facilities Project Manager to support its Facilities Planning, Design and Construction department, which is responsible for delivering capital projects that enable world-class patient care, research, and operational excellence. This team oversees infrastructure development, renovation, and construction initiatives while ensuring alignment with institutional standards and long-term strategic goals.

The Facilities Project Manager plays a critical role in managing facility-related projects from initiation through completion. UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Facilities Project Manager ensures that projects are executed efficiently, safely, and in compliance with applicable standards. The Facilities Project Manager will leverage expertise in construction processes, stakeholder coordination, and project management disciplines to drive successful outcomes.

Ideal candidate will have proven experience managing ground-up healthcare construction projects and experience supporting or leading large-scale capital projects.

Salary Range: $106,500 - $133,000 - $159,500

Why Us?

This role offers the opportunity to directly impact the planning and execution of critical infrastructure projects that support UT MD Anderson's mission. The position provides exposure to complex projects, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and opportunities to develop advanced project management expertise in a highly respected healthcare environment, while maintaining a balanced and supportive work setting.

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities

Project Management

• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, and contract compliance for assigned projects
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within approved budgets, and in accordance with quality standards
• Guide and manage project teams including customers, contractors, consultants, and internal resources
• Coordinate integration of project elements across stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful execution
• Delegate project activities and monitor progress across all phases of the project lifecycle
• Apply conflict management strategies to maintain productive collaboration among stakeholders
• Utilize strong written and verbal communication to support successful project completion
• Oversee scope, time, cost, quality, and change management processes

Compliance/Regulations

• Manage contractual compliance and vendor relationships for assigned projects
• Define and implement contractual and financial strategies aligned with project goals
• Coordinate approvals with BOR, THECB, FSC, and other state agencies
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Services to prepare documentation for contract awards
• Support the ROCIP program on selected projects
• Ensure adherence to institutional policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards

Documentation/Recordkeeping

• Develop and maintain accurate, up-to-date project documentation and records
• Prepare financial reports, status updates, and activity reports to support decision making
• Ensure documentation supports issue resolution, communication, and project transparency
• Organize and store project records in accordance with institutional requirements
• Maintain clear and complete documentation for all project phases

Other Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned

Manages the key projects aspects of scope, budget, schedule, and project contract compliance. Ensure that projects are successfully completed on schedule, within the approval budget and in accordance with applicable quality standards. Guides and manages the Project Team (customers, General Contractor/Construction Manager, Consultants, Capital Planning & Management internal resources and Facilities Management Division groups) to yield productive actions through conflict management and use of good written and verbal communication to ensure a successful project completion.

The primary purpose of the Facilities Project Manager position is to represent Facilities Planning, Design and Construction when providing project management expertise in management of one or more assigned projects. Assist in the management of complex major and manages less complex capital facility projects. Possess knowledge of construction processes, product application and building/infrastructure component assembly. Under general direction, demonstrate project management skills in the management of integration/coordination of project elements, delegation of activities in the management of stakeholders, scope management, time management, cost management, quality assurance, managing changes priorities and communication management in the generation, collection, dissemination, storage and ultimate disposition of project information. Assures compliance with, and adheres to, current institutional and industry standards.

EDUCATION

• Required: Bachelor's Degree Construction Management, Construction Science, Architectural Engineering or related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required: Three years Project management/construction management experience.
• May substitute Bachelor's degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.
• Preferred: Five years Project management/construction management experience. Design and construction experience with major academic healthcare and/or research facility.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 180955
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 106,500
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 133,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 159,500
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes

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