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University of Houston

Assistant Project Manager

🇺🇸 Houston, TX

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Project Management

🗓️ March 21st, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Houston is hiring an Assistant Project Manager. This role supports the Facilities Planning and Construction Principal and Project Managers with minor project support aligned with the university's goals and academic vision. The position involves providing project management services, monitoring project-related contractors, assisting with construction billings, and overseeing planning and installation according to designated plans and budgets.

Highlights

  • Supports minor project management for Facilities Planning and Construction.
  • Provides services in compliance with university policies and project delivery guide.
  • Handles a range of projects from new construction to renovations and upgrades.
  • Monitors and evaluates project-related contractors for compliance.
  • Assists with financial aspects such as billings and cost tracking.
  • Oversees planning and installation of furniture and equipment.
  • Requires a minimum of 3 years of directly related experience.
  • Preferred qualification: Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
  • Compensation is commensurate with experience and education.

Assistant Project Manager Full Description

Department:

Minor & Planned Projects

Salary:

Commensurate with Experience/Education

 
Description: 

Supports Facilities Planning and Construction Principal and Project Managers in regard to minor project support that adheres to the goals, objectives and academic vision of the University. The Assistant Project Manager's services will be in compliance with all promulgated policies and the Published Project Delivery Guide of the University of Houston. 

1. Provides project management services for a wide range of building, structural and renovation projects, including but not limited to new construction, office, classroom and laboratory renovations as well as deferred maintenance and upgrades to satisfy code and regulatory requirements. 
2. Assists in monitoring and evaluating project related contractors to ensure adherence to University approved plans and specifications for projects to ensure successful and timely completion for projects. 
3. Provides support to Project Managers in regard to onsite project management, coordination and project controls. 
4. Assists with construction billings, project cash flows, cost tracking, correspondences and project close-outs. 
5. Oversees the planning and installation of furniture, equipment and finishes in accordance with designated plans and budgets. 
6. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. MQ: Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc. as might normally be acquired through attainment of a high school diploma or GED. Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience. (Bachelors degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management preferred.)

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.  The policy of the University of Houston-System and its universities is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, military status, genetic information, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or status, or gender expression, except where such a distinction is required by law.