Job description

Job Posting Title:
Warranty & Commissioning Project Manager
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Location:
AUSTIN, TX
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Job Details:

Salary Range

$68,000 to $73,100 depending on qualifications
General Notes
Maintenance Operations, a branch of the Facilities Operations and Maintenance Division, provides comprehensive maintenance services in support of the University’s operations.

Our teams provide a comprehensive array of qualified services, backed by our licensed and certified technicians, to this end, we offer opportunities for continuing education, as well as various stipends for additional trade licenses. Our team of trained trade experts are well-matched for the university’s operational and maintenance needs, whether the facility is a brand new laboratory of our iconic Tower.

Our goal is to self-identify operations and maintenance issues long before our clients realize a repair is needed and take a thoughtful approach to using their resources, structuring processes, and providing the best client service and use of university resources. This goal comes from our sense of ownership and pride in our work.

With this approach in mind, the team is organized into a zone-based structure and employs flexible work hours, data analysis, and technology to meet operational goals. For more information on the Maintenance Operations group, please visit: https://facilitiesservices.utexas.edu/divisions/maintenance/maintenance-operations

Your skills will make a difference.

You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of FAS staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 7.75% employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities.
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
• For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards .

Security sensitive; Hiring decision is contingent upon applicant clearing checks. Applications will be reviewed online by the hiring department.

Purpose
To provide field and technical support from OPR Owners' Project Requirement to the Commissioning and Warranty by developing, implementing and coordinating procedures to facilitate the tracking of the commissioning and warranty process for PMCS and CPC projects. Some supervision and coordinating the campus inspection team.

Responsibilities

• Represent FOM with in all aspects of from development, construction, commissioning, testing, etc. Assist in development of responsibility matrix. Monitor progress of commissioning. Insure completeness and accuracy of close-out documents and deliverables. Advocate new building funds.
• Coordinate document review process between Facilities Maintenance personnel, PMCS and CPC personnel for pertinent construction drawings, specifications, and submittals for all phases of projects. Support the integration of project handover from capital project to maintenance thru process improvement and CMMS implementation.
• Assist and supervise the coordination of inspections of new and renovated buildings. Participate during inspections and follow up on resolution of deficiencies. Participate in the owner’s meetings and reviews from DD and post construction process. Support SME’s in the development UT specifications.
• Coordinate contractor-provided training for Maintenance and Construction Services shops and building owners.
• Manage warranty process. Make site visits when necessary meeting with owner, project manager and contractor. Follow up to ensure resolution of warranty claims.
• Interface with Maintenance Specialist in entering equipment records into CMMS for warranty tracking and preventive maintenance schedules. Facilitate PMs based on new technology used in new and renovated buildings.
• Provide timely and courteous customer service. Keep management and other employees up-to-date on current policies, procedures, and related official information to insure clear, concise and necessary communication channels are maintained.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Mechanical, Electrical or other Engineering field from an ABET accredited university. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Four years of relevant construction and maintenance related experience in a commercial, industrial, institutional setting having a working knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing building systems. Experienced in observing commissioning and inspecting new buildings and projects. Knowledge of building and energy codes such as ASHREA, NFPA, IEEE, IBC, etc. Ability to review and interpret MEP plans and specifications. Experience with simultaneously managing the participation of several projects through to conclusion within restrictive time constraints. Typical projects will be in up to 10 large projects up to $1 billion in project costs. Demonstrated ability to work as a team leader and supervisor. Working knowledge of MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point. Ability to follow directions. Communication skills: written and verbal.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications
Master degree in a Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing or other related fields in ABET accredited university. Five years of increasingly responsible experience with commissioning of research and commercial buildings. Should include large commercial HVAC, mechanical, and electrical system measurements, analysis, design, capacity modification, and troubleshooting. Experience in commissioning of highly technical lab building systems and building automation systems or comparable experience. Customer service oriented and demonstrated excellent communication skills. Strong computer skills. Experience with design, procurement, installation, programming, maintenance, commissioning, and project management. Commissioning Certifications such as BCxP, CxP, CPMP.

Driving Required
This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provided a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.

Working ConditionsEnvironmental Demands:

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work in all weather conditions
• May work in extreme temperatures
• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around biohazards
• May work around chemicals
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards

Physical Tasks:

• Use of keyboard at workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Climbing of stairs
• Climbing of ladders
• Lifting and moving

Additional Working Conditions:

• Exposure to dust, noise, and allergens. Required to use personal protective equipment. Maintain acceptable driver rating as established in UT Austin Policy Memo 7.601.

Work Shift

• 40 hours per week M-F, schedule to be discussed with hiring supervisor. May require some evening, holiday or weekend work.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the 2021 report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe, Suite UTA 2.206, Austin, TX 78701.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,000.00 - $73,100.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Austin, TX: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Project management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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