Position Information
Posting Number S06724P
Position Title Assistant Director of Capital Projects
Department Facilities Mgmt Administration
Location Arlington
Position Status Full\-time
Work Schedule
Monday\-Friday; 8:00am\-5:00pm.
- There will be occasional evening or weekend hours.
- Facilitate the development of the RFQ/RFP and vendor selection.
- Coordinate programming and design meetings with the project team and UTA stakeholders.
- Manage the design team and contractor, ensuring adherence to contracts.
- Prepare documents for the Capital Improvement Plan, Board of Regents, and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
- Facilitate the review of design and construction contracts, technical service contracts, Guaranteed Maximum Price submittals, bid documents, etc.
- Responsible for adherence to the project budget.
- Responsible for adherence to the project schedule.
- Manage the design team and contractor, ensuring adherence to contracts.
- Manage stakeholder interests.
- Facilitate document review, including submittals and shop drawings.
- Coordinate third\-party procurement, including furniture, A/V, and other project\-specific Owner Furnished items.
- Manage close\-out and warranty period.
- Facilitate preliminary cost per gross square foot estimates to determine Total Project Costs.
- Facilitate the development of building space requirements with stakeholders.
- Facilitate the preparation of UT System requirements to initiate a new project.
- Prepare and present executive\-level presentations.
- Assist with in\-house projects as other duties allow.
- Remain up to date with codes and regulations relevant to design and construction, as well as any specific requirements for the building type.
- Performs other duties assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering (electrical, mechanical, structural, civil) and ten (10\) years of experience, with a minimum of five (5\) years dedicated to project management.
- Experience with projects exceeding $60 million.
- This position requires you to have and maintain a Texas Class “C” Operator’s Driver’s License and three (3\) years of acceptable driving history.
- Drive a UTA vehicle.
- Master’s degree.
- Licensed architect or engineer (electrical, mechanical, structural, or civil) and fifteen (15\) years of experience, with a minimum of ten (10\) years dedicated to project management.
- Experience with higher education projects exceeding $100 million.
- Experience with appropriate computer applications, such as MS Office Suite, MS Project, Bluebeam, and project management software.
- Previous exposure to AutoCAD, Revit, and/or other drafting/BIM programs.
- Work will be primarily conducted in an office environment; however, this position will require visits to active construction sites, resulting in exposure to extreme weather conditions, chemical fumes, and electrical and mechanical hazards.
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- Resume or CV
- Cover/Interest Letter
Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.
Pay Basis Monthly
Job Summary
The Assistant Director of Capital Projects will provide professional leadership in project management for capital projects through all phases, including pre\-planning, programming, design, construction, close\-out, and warranty. This role ensures projects remain within budget and schedule and meet the Owner’s Project Requirements, campus standards, end\-user needs, and contract documents. This position will be responsible for the supervision of a team of professionals (2\+). The project portfolio consists of 3 to 5 active, complex higher education projects, each with budgets ranging from $10 million to over $100 million. This role involves collaborating with faculty, staff, executives, and administrators across various colleges and departments, as well as engaging with project representatives, professional consultants, contractors, vendors, and other relevant parties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
During the Planning \& Design Phases:
During Construction Phase:
During the Project Pre\-planning Phase:
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Other Requirements
Workplace and Eligibility Conditions
Benefits Eligible Yes
Benefits at UTA
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee\-benefits
To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation\-tools.php
CBC Requirement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113\.001(2\) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA\-48\. By assuming this position, and *if you have access to critical infrastructure*, you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally\-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas\-Fort Worth\-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest\-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R\-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic\-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander\-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News \& World Report, 2023\). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 – including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas – UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.
UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028\. This initiative aligns with the university’s strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore, UTA has launched the RISE 100 initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenure\-system faculty to strengthen its research enterprise and leadership in key academic areas. Learn more at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic\-plan/rise100.
This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817\-272\-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Open Until Filled
Minimum Number of References Required 3
Maximum Number of References Accepted 3
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1\) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2\) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (\*).
\ What is your skill level using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)?
+ No skills/Basic
+ Intermediate
+ Advanced
+ Proficient
\ What is the highest form of education you have attained? (Please specify in your resume)
+ High School Diploma
+ Associate's degree
+ Bachelor's Degree
+ Master's Degree or higher
\ How many years of experience do you have reading and designing production designs in AutoCAD?
+ None/less than 2 years
+ 2 to 3 years
+ 4 to 5 years
+ 6 years or more
\ Do you possess a valid Texas Class C operator driver's license or any other states equivalent to driving a personal vehicle?
+ Yes
+ No
\ Please indicate whether you have completed any UTA Leadership Development programs.
+ Aspiring Leaders Program
+ MavsSupervisor Success Program
+ MavsManager Foundations Program
+ Leading People Credential (completion grants supervisory experience credit for internal entry\-level supervisory roles)
+ None of the above
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents