{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"653575cfcddac571ed086519","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/653575cfcddac571ed086519","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/653575cfcddac571ed086519","title":"Facilities Project Manager","description":"Job Title\r\nFacilities Project Manager\r\nAgency\r\nEast Texas A&M University\r\nDepartment\r\nFacilities & Construction\r\nProposed Minimum Salary\r\nCommensurate\r\nJob Location\r\nCommerce, Texas\r\nJob Type\r\nStaff\r\nJob Description\r\nSUMMARY\r\nThe Facilities Project Manager at East Texas A&M University (ETAMU) is responsible for planning, coordination, and execution of capital improvement, renovation, and new construction projects on campus. The Facilities Project Manager ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with university standards, applicable to codes, and sustainability goals. This position serves as the primary liaison between the university, design professionals, contractors, consultants, and end-users. As a proud member of the third-largest institution in The Texas A&M University System, ETAMU fosters a strong professional environment that supports career growth and academic excellence.\r\nETAMU is a fast-growing public university with a strong reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and student success. With over 140+ degree programs, a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and nationally ranked online and graduate programs, ETAMU is committed to transforming lives through quality education. Our employees benefit from a collaborative community, cutting-edge research opportunities, and outstanding resources.\r\nA Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.\r\nIn addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.\r\nDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES\r\nPlan, coordinate, and manage all phases of capital improvement, renovation, and new construction projects from concept through completion.\r\nDevelop and maintain project budgets, schedules, and scopes, ensuring alignment with university goals and financial constraints.\r\nCollaborate with university stakeholders—including academic departments, administration, and facilities operations—to define project needs and priorities.\r\nSelect, contract, and oversee architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors in accordance with university procurement policies.\r\nReview design documents for compliance with university standards, ADA, life safety codes, and sustainability requirements.\r\nConduct and lead project meetings, ensuring effective communication between internal teams, design professionals, and contractors.\r\nMonitor construction activities to verify progress, quality, safety, and adherence to plans and specifications.\r\nManage change orders, RFIs, and contract modifications, ensuring appropriate documentation and approval processes.\r\nTrack and report on project performance, including cost, schedule, and risk management metrics.\r\nCoordinate project inspections, testing, and commissioning to ensure systems and equipment meet performance standards.\r\nEnsure project compliance with applicable federal, state, and local codes, university policies, and safety regulations.\r\nFacilitate project closeout, ensuring completion of punch lists, final payments, warranties, and turnover of as-built documentation.\r\nIdentify and mitigate project risks, proactively addressing issues that could impact scope, cost, or schedule.\r\nPerform design/drafting related to projects by using AutoCAD latest version, as needed.\r\nOther duties as assigned.\r\nMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS\r\nEducation: Bachelor's degree in construction science, architecture/engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.\r\nExperience / Knowledge / Skills: 5 years' experience in project management, construction management, engineering, or related field. The well-qualified candidate will have 5+ years hands on experience managing facilities or construction projects, knowledgeable project budgeting, scheduling, procurement processes, and construction principles and practices.\r\nAbility to: Multi-task and work well alone and as part of a team. May occasionally require working outside normal business hours to meet project deadlines or address critical issues.\r\nLicensing/Professional Certifications: Valid Class C Driver's License\r\nPhysical Requirements: Able to walk, stand, and climb as needed for site inspections.\r\nOther Requirements: Knowledge of ADA and Fire codes related to building ingress and egress.\r\nWHY WORK AT EAST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY?\r\nCompetitive Benefits & Work-Life Balance\r\nEmployee tuition assistance for master's and doctoral programs.\r\nComprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.\r\nETAMU contributes to employee health and basic life insurance premiums.\r\n12-15 days of annual paid holidays , plus up to eight hours of paid sick leave and vacation each month.\r\nAutomatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) , with optional additional retirement plans (ORP).\r\nPhysical wellness program and wellness release time for eligible employees.\r\nCareer Growth & Development\r\nAccess to cutting-edge research opportunities at a designated R2 Research Institution .\r\nAcademic Excellence\r\nETAMU is ranked among the top 30% in five online degree programs and offers national recognized academic programs.\r\nOver 140 degree programs , including nationally ranked online and graduate options.\r\nFirst accredited institution to offer a competency-based bachelor's degree in criminal justice .\r\nDistance education offerings in Corsicana, Dallas, Frisco, McKinney, Mesquite, Bryan, and online.\r\nState-of-the-Art Facilities\r\nWork in advanced facilities such as the 113,470-square-foot Nursing and Health Sciences Building , featuring a state-of-the-art simulation hospital and a 1,300-acre agricultural research farm .\r\nVibrant Campus Life\r\nEngage with over 95 student organizations and 14 NCAA Division I athletic teams , contributing to a thriving campus community.\r\nPrime Location & Growth\r\nEnjoy the benefits of working in rapidly growing regions, with abundant career opportunities at six locations across Dallas and Northeast Texas.\r\nVisit us on our social media\r\nFacebook , Twitter , Instagram , YouTube , LinkedIn , and ETAMU News\r\nAll positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.\r\nEqual Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Socket","rawCompany":"socket","city":"Commerce","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-06T00:45:25.417Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3013.00","title":"Facilities Managers","slug":"facilities-managers"},{"code":"11-9021.00","title":"Construction Managers","slug":"construction-managers"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"611310","title":"Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools","slug":"colleges-universities-and-professional-schools"},{"code":"236220","title":"Commercial and Institutional Building Construction","slug":"commercial-and-institutional-building-construction"},{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Facilities Project Manager","description":"Job Title\r\nFacilities Project Manager\r\nAgency\r\nEast Texas A&M University\r\nDepartment\r\nFacilities & Construction\r\nProposed Minimum Salary\r\nCommensurate\r\nJob Location\r\nCommerce, Texas\r\nJob Type\r\nStaff\r\nJob Description\r\nSUMMARY\r\nThe Facilities Project Manager at East Texas A&M University (ETAMU) is responsible for planning, coordination, and execution of capital improvement, renovation, and new construction projects on campus. The Facilities Project Manager ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with university standards, applicable to codes, and sustainability goals. This position serves as the primary liaison between the university, design professionals, contractors, consultants, and end-users. As a proud member of the third-largest institution in The Texas A&M University System, ETAMU fosters a strong professional environment that supports career growth and academic excellence.\r\nETAMU is a fast-growing public university with a strong reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and student success. With over 140+ degree programs, a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and nationally ranked online and graduate programs, ETAMU is committed to transforming lives through quality education. 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