UTHealth Houston

Lead execution of complex healthcare facilities and capital projects ensuring financial and operational oversight. | Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management with 6+ years experience and PMP preferred. | What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in. This position includes Project Management and financial oversite including planning, budgeting, forecasting, and delivery of complex capital projects. Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders, including executive leadership, while managing risk and driving project outcomes. Bachelor's degree and experience in the construction industry. Opportunities for leadership and advancement. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue! Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... Free financial and legal counseling Free mental health counseling services Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. Resources for child and elder care Plus many more! Position Summary: The Assistant Director Facilities Project Management leads the execution of complex healthcare facilities and capital projects, providing senior-level project management, technical leadership, and operational oversight throughout the project lifecycle. This role plans and delivers large-scale capital initiatives across clinical, research, academic, and administrative settings, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget, with minimal disruption to operations. The position oversees budgeting, forecasting, contract administration, vendor coordination, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance while aligning projects with institutional priorities, governance requirements, and capital planning goals. The Assistant Director Facilities Project Management also leads cross-functional teams and works closely with stakeholders and leadership to ensure successful project delivery. Position Key Accountabilities: Serves as the lead for complex healthcare facilities and capital projects, providing strategic direction and oversight across the project lifecycle. Leads the planning, coordination, and execution of large-scale facilities and capital initiatives across clinical, research, and administrative settings. Ensures projects are delivered with minimal operational disruption and in alignment with institutional priorities. Oversees project financials, including cost estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and change management. Establishes and monitors performance metrics, identifies risks proactively, and implements mitigation strategies. Provides executive oversight of contracts and vendor performance to ensure compliance with terms, regulations, and quality standards. Manages and negotiates complex relationships with consultants, contractors, and vendors to optimize costs and project outcomes. Develops and implements contractual and financial strategies with Facilities leadership to maximize resources. Serves as a key advisor to leadership on project strategy, phasing, infection control, and capital planning. Ensures compliance with UTHealth Houston policies and regulatory requirements, leads approval coordination with executive leadership and external agencies, and drives continuous improvement in project management practices. Manages Human Resources activities of department in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning. Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: Expertise in project management and financial oversight, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, and delivery of complex capital projects. Strong contract management and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage vendors and ensure compliance with contractual and quality standards. Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders, including executive leadership, while managing risk and driving project outcomes. Strategic thinking, communication, and continuous improvement skills, with the ability to align projects to institutional goals and enhance processes in accordance with UTHealth Houston standards. Work may involve handling biohazardous, chemical, and radiological materials, as well as operating associated equipment. Required safety training and appropriate engineering and administrative controls including the use of personal protective equipment must be followed. Project Management Professional (PMP) by Project Management Institute (PMI) preferred Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, construction science, or related field required Minimum Experience: 6 years of experience in project/construction management-related activities, including project management, budgeting, and documentation required Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex multi-site academic research projects ensuring schedule and budget adherence, staff development, vendor management, and proposal submission. | Bachelor's degree and minimum 7 years professional project management experience required. | The ACTAT Research Department is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the development, planning, execution, and delivery of complex, multi‑site projects within a fast‑paced academic research environment. This role is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with organizational and strategic goals. The Senior Project Manager initiates and develops new projects as well as support staff developing their own projects. This role oversees all phases of project management, including planning, budgeting, procurement, vendor oversight, performance tracking, and project closeout. This position works closely with internal stakeholders, external partners, and community organizations to manage initiatives, support proposal development and renewals, and drive the launch of new programs, products, and services. In addition, the role provides leadership in staff development, training, and mentorship, while supporting upper management with long‑term planning and relationship building. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine strategic leadership, operational execution, and people management within the Texas Medical Center. Position Summary: Plans, organizes and coordinates project management activities ensuring that the project is successfully implemented within budget and on-schedule. Position Key Accountabilities: Coordination and management of project planning, project development, and strategic planning among various staff and determines proper project delivery methods. Oversees and performs cost estimating, design, project scheduling and budgeting, quality assurance, communication, procurement, project closeout, and direct billing of purchase orders for multiple project sites and customers across all project platforms. Identify, develop, and gather resources to complete the project. This may include preparing designs and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, and project staff. May liaise with other operational areas in the organization to secure specialized resources and contributions for the project. May manage ongoing procurements and vendor relationships for state initiatives. Researches new customer prospects and writes formal proposals for business bids. Oversees the submission and renewals of formal proposals with administration, UT Health's legal department and outreach site administrators to generate new income and retention of project sites Ensures project controls, tracking and performance measurement, reporting and project delivery objectives are met. Monitor progress and performance against the project plan; take action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays. Oversees communications, internally and externally, including community engagement activities. Responsible for assisting with the management, implementation, and launch of new products and services. Supports upper management with long-term planning, external relationship development, and staff development. May conduct onsite visits, meetings, observations and on the job training. Also directs and creates professional development, staff training, and mentoring for all project staff. Manages Human Resources activities of department in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning. Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: None Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Leadership and Planning, Administration, or related field required Minimum Experience: 7 years of experience in project management required Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.