Lone Star College
Sr Project Manager Project Development and Planning
Lone Star College, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Sr Project Manager Project Development and Planning
Senior Project Manager, Project Development and Planning is accountable for the execution of a diverse array of projects, including infrastructure improvements, maintenance, and renovations, throughout the LSCS campuses and facilities. The position places a particular emphasis on the successful completion of numerous substantial projects (>$10M). Ensures that the delivered projects meet the documented program requirements, are completed on time, and within budget by taking responsibility for the overall project management lifecycle. Implements and adheres to Project Management Frameworks to provide leadership and oversee the five critical phases of the project lifecycle: Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, and Closure. Assistance to the Director of Project Development and Planning in the management of capital improvement, sustainability, and overall project planning may be included in additional responsibilities.
Essential Job Functions
Provide direct leadership, supervision, and coordination of all resource planning efforts and project plans, consistent with strategic plans, to inform operating and capital decisions.
Interpret stakeholder facility needs and develop a project scope that efficiently meets those needs and fits within the established budget.
Coordinate work with peer senior project managers and campus property services directors to ensure standardization of service and quality across all buildings and campuses. Regularly update project status using the project management software.
Facilitate the preparation of requests for proposals associated with procuring design/general contractor services. Partner with Business Operations to assist in the preparation of contract documents to ensure the intent of these proposals is delivered.
Maintain clear and consistent communication with stakeholders, including campus leadership, faculty, staff, and vendors, to ensure alignment on project goals, timelines, and expectations.
Facilitate the coordination of short- and long-term architectural/engineering plans and programs for the design and alteration of facilities. Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain communication with the Director of Project Development and Planning, Directors of Property Services, and the consulting team/external project managers throughout the project development process.
Control project schedules, recommending changes or modifications as needed.
Guarantee that all necessary laws, such as federal, state, and local ADA, safety, and building codes, are adhered to. Review project progress and make recommendations to the Director of Project Development and Planning for improvements and solutions to correct deficiencies.
Monitor, administer, and manage project budgets, including pay applications submitted by building contractors, testing laboratories, consulting engineers, and surveying firms. Implement budget controls and perform needs assessments for development and/or revisions of budgets as needed.
Ensure documentation is exchanged between architect, engineer, or contractor during each phase of construction and uploaded into the project management software and central filing repository.
Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Current knowledge of all Texas Education Code procurement policies and best practices.
Strong knowledge of general building safety standards.
Ability to multi-task, follow-up, and be results oriented.
Apply project management frameworks (PMBOK, Lean, or Agile) within the project lifecycle to ensure successful project delivery.
Analytical skills to suggest effective routes to achieve project goals.
Proficiency in computer technology, effective technical writing ability, and strong communication skills.
Ability to develop and manage contracts, budgets, and schedules.
Fluent PC computer skills with intimate knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, project management programs (Procore, ServiceNow, MS Project), and diagramming software such as Microsoft Visio.
Ability to deal with crisis situations involving major decisions.
Excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 3 years of management level experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or Architect license.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Certified Facility Manager.
Salary Hiring salary range is $96,107 - $110,523.
Additional Information Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.
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Essential Job Functions
Provide direct leadership, supervision, and coordination of all resource planning efforts and project plans, consistent with strategic plans, to inform operating and capital decisions.
Interpret stakeholder facility needs and develop a project scope that efficiently meets those needs and fits within the established budget.
Coordinate work with peer senior project managers and campus property services directors to ensure standardization of service and quality across all buildings and campuses. Regularly update project status using the project management software.
Facilitate the preparation of requests for proposals associated with procuring design/general contractor services. Partner with Business Operations to assist in the preparation of contract documents to ensure the intent of these proposals is delivered.
Maintain clear and consistent communication with stakeholders, including campus leadership, faculty, staff, and vendors, to ensure alignment on project goals, timelines, and expectations.
Facilitate the coordination of short- and long-term architectural/engineering plans and programs for the design and alteration of facilities. Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain communication with the Director of Project Development and Planning, Directors of Property Services, and the consulting team/external project managers throughout the project development process.
Control project schedules, recommending changes or modifications as needed.
Guarantee that all necessary laws, such as federal, state, and local ADA, safety, and building codes, are adhered to. Review project progress and make recommendations to the Director of Project Development and Planning for improvements and solutions to correct deficiencies.
Monitor, administer, and manage project budgets, including pay applications submitted by building contractors, testing laboratories, consulting engineers, and surveying firms. Implement budget controls and perform needs assessments for development and/or revisions of budgets as needed.
Ensure documentation is exchanged between architect, engineer, or contractor during each phase of construction and uploaded into the project management software and central filing repository.
Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Current knowledge of all Texas Education Code procurement policies and best practices.
Strong knowledge of general building safety standards.
Ability to multi-task, follow-up, and be results oriented.
Apply project management frameworks (PMBOK, Lean, or Agile) within the project lifecycle to ensure successful project delivery.
Analytical skills to suggest effective routes to achieve project goals.
Proficiency in computer technology, effective technical writing ability, and strong communication skills.
Ability to develop and manage contracts, budgets, and schedules.
Fluent PC computer skills with intimate knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, project management programs (Procore, ServiceNow, MS Project), and diagramming software such as Microsoft Visio.
Ability to deal with crisis situations involving major decisions.
Excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 3 years of management level experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or Architect license.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Certified Facility Manager.
Salary Hiring salary range is $96,107 - $110,523.
Additional Information Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.
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