Utility Project Manager

Prairie View, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

A University Utility Project Manager oversees the planning design construction and maintenance of campus utility infrastructure (power water heating/cooling telecom) to ensure reliable service and compliance. They manage budgets schedules and contractors for capital projects serving as a key liaison between campus departments engineering consultants and utility providers. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) systems design and construction with specific expertise in aviation facilities. This role will involve collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the efficient and effective operation of MEP systems within airport environments.

Responsibilities:

- Project Management: Define scope develop and execute construction maintenance and rehabilitation projects for campus utilities.
- Infrastructure Oversight: Manage central plant operations including chillers boilers power generation (Combined Heat & Power) and distribution networks.
- Budget and Scheduling: Create cost estimates manage project budgets and maintain strict adherence to project timelines.
- Compliance and Safety: Ensure all projects adhere to federal state and local regulations and safety policies.
- Coordination and Communication: Act as the liaison with contractors consultants and internal stakeholders to resolve utility conflicts.
- Emergency Response: Provide on-call technical support for utility failures and coordinate with facility management to restore services.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Engineering (Civil Mechanical Electrical) or related field.
- Experience in project management specifically with infrastructure utility systems or construction.
- Knowledge of utility design drawings and engineering principles.
- Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
Key Competencies
- Knowledge of university facilities including high-voltage electrical steam/chilled water and building management systems.
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency with project management software and AutoCAD.

Required Experience:

Responsibilities:

- Project Management: Define scope develop and execute construction maintenance and rehabilitation projects for campus utilities.
- Infrastructure Oversight: Manage central plant operations including chillers boilers power generation (Combined Heat & Power) and distribution networks.
- Budget and Scheduling: Create cost estimates manage project budgets and maintain strict adherence to project timelines.
- Compliance and Safety: Ensure all projects adhere to federal state and local regulations and safety policies.
- Coordination and Communication: Act as the liaison with contractors consultants and internal stakeholders to resolve utility conflicts.
- Emergency Response: Provide on-call technical support for utility failures and coordinate with facility management to restore services.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Engineering (Civil Mechanical Electrical) or related field.
- Experience in project management specifically with infrastructure utility systems or construction.
- Knowledge of utility design drawings and engineering principles.
- Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
Key Competencies
- Knowledge of university facilities including high-voltage electrical steam/chilled water and building management systems.
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency with project management software and AutoCAD.