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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Facilities Associate Project Manager in Austin, Texas
Assist immediate supervisor and Facilities Director by managing simultaneous renovation and construction projects of varying sizes with unique teams and priorities. Establish project goals, participate in technical reviews, balance project requirements, budget, and meet deadlines. Effectively manage the efforts of others without possessing supervisory authority.Represent and serve as liaison for the College of Liberal Arts during facilities projects that may involve multiple college units and university entities. Provide all levels of coordination and support to ensure successful outcomes for projects and college priorities.Assist colleagues with other departmental programs and initiatives (e.g., research support, inventory, media services, and technology integration).Support the academic and research needs of the College through facilities management. Support may include managing inter- and intra- departmental moves, providing facility access, routine maintenance and repairs, classroom support, tracking facility usage and room assignments, responding to security and safety issues, and clear communication with departments and colleagues.Support facilities group that coordinates and oversees the use and maintenance of communal spaces, including general purpose classrooms, conference centers, meeting rooms, and lounges.Assist in the development and maintenance of team standards, tools, and best practices. Facilitate team self-organization and self-management, rather than traditional command-control/directed styles. Encourage an environment where the team drives progress and feels ownership for its success, while also facilitating discussion and resolving conflict. Develop training programs, documents, and materials.