Facilities Project Manager
- Requisition #: 183749
- Department: Fac Mgt Fac Plan Design&Constr
- Location: Houston, TX
- Posted Date: 10/22/2026
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Facilities Project Manager to provide project management expertise for capital facility projects. The Facilities Project Manager supports facilities planning, design, and construction activities through effective coordination of project scope, schedules, budgets, stakeholders, documentation, and regulatory compliance. The Facilities Project Manager plays a key role in ensuring projects are completed according to institutional standards and project objectives.
UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Facilities Project Manager contributes to the development and maintenance of facilities and infrastructure that support the organization's mission while ensuring quality, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned Project Manager with 10+ years of experience leading complex construction projects in healthcare, education, or commercial environments. They bring strong construction management expertise, including experience as an Owner's Representative, and are skilled in managing budgets, schedules, contractors, design consultants, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
Success in this role requires excellent stakeholder management, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about delivering innovative projects that enhance the end-user experience and support a meaningful mission.
Salary Range: $106,500 - $133,000 - $159,500
Why Us?
The Facilities Project Manager role offers the opportunity to manage meaningful capital projects that directly support the mission of UT MD Anderson. This position provides professional growth through exposure to complex facilities initiatives, stakeholder collaboration, regulatory compliance activities, and project leadership responsibilities while supporting a work environment committed to operational excellence and long-term career development.
• 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 key project components including scope, budget, schedule, and contract compliance
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within approved budgets, and in accordance with applicable quality standards
• Guide and oversee project teams including customers, General Contractors, Construction Managers, consultants, Capital Planning & Management resources, and Facilities Management Division groups
• Facilitate productive project activities through conflict resolution and effective written and verbal communication
• Coordinate project stakeholders to ensure successful project completion
• Assist with management of complex major projects and independently manage less complex capital facility projects
• Demonstrate project management skills in project integration and coordination efforts
• Delegate project activities and manage stakeholder relationships throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage scope, schedules, costs, quality assurance, and changing project priorities
Compliance/Regulations
• Manage contractual compliance and maintain relationships for assigned projects
• Define and implement contractual and financial strategies supporting project objectives
• Coordinate approval procedures with the BOR, THECB, FSC, and associated state agencies
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Services to prepare documentation required for contract awards
• Support the ROCIP on selected projects
• Ensure compliance with current institutional and industry standards
Documentation/Recordkeeping
• Develop and maintain project documentation that is accurate, current, clear, and complete
• Manage project records, financial reports, activity reports, and project status reporting
• Support decision-making and issue-resolution processes through effective documentation practices
• Organize and properly store project records and documentation
• Manage project information generation, collection, dissemination, storage, and disposition
Technical & Operational Leadership
• Apply knowledge of construction processes, product applications, and building and infrastructure component assembly
• Coordinate project elements across multiple stakeholders and disciplines
• Manage communication processes throughout project execution
• Support quality assurance activities and project performance objectives
• Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
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
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UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Facilities Project Manager contributes to the development and maintenance of facilities and infrastructure that support the organization's mission while ensuring quality, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned Project Manager with 10+ years of experience leading complex construction projects in healthcare, education, or commercial environments. They bring strong construction management expertise, including experience as an Owner's Representative, and are skilled in managing budgets, schedules, contractors, design consultants, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
Success in this role requires excellent stakeholder management, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about delivering innovative projects that enhance the end-user experience and support a meaningful mission.
Salary Range: $106,500 - $133,000 - $159,500
Why Us?
The Facilities Project Manager role offers the opportunity to manage meaningful capital projects that directly support the mission of UT MD Anderson. This position provides professional growth through exposure to complex facilities initiatives, stakeholder collaboration, regulatory compliance activities, and project leadership responsibilities while supporting a work environment committed to operational excellence and long-term career development.
• 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 key project components including scope, budget, schedule, and contract compliance
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within approved budgets, and in accordance with applicable quality standards
• Guide and oversee project teams including customers, General Contractors, Construction Managers, consultants, Capital Planning & Management resources, and Facilities Management Division groups
• Facilitate productive project activities through conflict resolution and effective written and verbal communication
• Coordinate project stakeholders to ensure successful project completion
• Assist with management of complex major projects and independently manage less complex capital facility projects
• Demonstrate project management skills in project integration and coordination efforts
• Delegate project activities and manage stakeholder relationships throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage scope, schedules, costs, quality assurance, and changing project priorities
Compliance/Regulations
• Manage contractual compliance and maintain relationships for assigned projects
• Define and implement contractual and financial strategies supporting project objectives
• Coordinate approval procedures with the BOR, THECB, FSC, and associated state agencies
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Services to prepare documentation required for contract awards
• Support the ROCIP on selected projects
• Ensure compliance with current institutional and industry standards
Documentation/Recordkeeping
• Develop and maintain project documentation that is accurate, current, clear, and complete
• Manage project records, financial reports, activity reports, and project status reporting
• Support decision-making and issue-resolution processes through effective documentation practices
• Organize and properly store project records and documentation
• Manage project information generation, collection, dissemination, storage, and disposition
Technical & Operational Leadership
• Apply knowledge of construction processes, product applications, and building and infrastructure component assembly
• Coordinate project elements across multiple stakeholders and disciplines
• Manage communication processes throughout project execution
• Support quality assurance activities and project performance objectives
• Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION
- Required: Bachelor's Degree Construction Management, Construction Science, Architectural Engineering or related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Required: 3 years Project management/construction management experience.
- May substitute Bachelor's degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.
- Preferred: 5 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: 183749
- 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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