Project Manager of Architectural Design

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career 

JOB SUMMARY
UT Southwestern is actively seeking an experienced Architectural Design Project Manager to join our Facilities Planning team.

We're looking for someone with a strong background in bridging the gap between design and construction, coordinating between clients, architects, engineers, and contractors; supporting construction project managers collaborating with our architectural and engineering consultants through the development of design and construction documentation and specifications.

The ideal candidate will have experience in architectural specification development, project management for architectural design of hospital and/or academic research facilities, and licensure in Architecture or an associated field.

As an Architectural Design Project Manager for our healthcare facilities, you'll work under minimal direction to provide professional coordination services for architectural design and standards development projects. Your expertise will be crucial in defining process improvement and strategies for mid and long-range project efforts.

Work Location: Trinity Towers at Dallas Campus; onsite 100% of time, may or may not require travel to and from other UTSW facilities throughout DFW metro area.

Shift Requirement: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Engineering or related design field.

• Experience
  5 years professional level experience in related industry field.

• Experience
  Architectural Design Project Management experience.

***INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE ON UPDATED RESUME WITH APPLICATION SUBMISSION***

JOB DUTIES

• Supports the Construction Project Managers in the management of the engineering consultants who prepare the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing specifications for projects.
• Reads and review plans and contract documents related to coordination of design projects and standardization efforts.
• Manages AE standardization efforts as it relates to Life Safety and Codes in drawings and master specifications.
• Supports the Construction Project Managers for coordination with vendors including AE consultants. Performs necessary site visits to ensure adherence to design guidelines and specifications of design projects.
• Coordinates with AE consultants all necessary design standards documentation to adhere to design guidelines and specifications on contract documents.
• Proactively seeks to understand the needs of our customers. Performs research, provides support, guidance, recommendation deliver the highest standards of service.
• Evaluates, recommends, and executes continuous improvements to policies, standards, procedures and guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security 
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.