Job/Position DescriptionProject Manager III performs construction project management duties for the life cycle of a renovation, remodeling, or major repair project for the Supported Living Centers and State Hospitals. The Construction Project Manager's responsibilities are to manage relationships with key stakeholders, create and monitor deliverables (including managing budgets and construction timelines), ensure services performed meet construction standards, and review payments to ensure accuracy and compliance with contract terms. The position will review and advise on changes requested by the project owners, architects and contractors and will consider changes in budget, scope, and completion timelines during the execution of the contract. Performs complex (journey-level) project management work. Work involves coordinating the planning and initiation of projects at various levels of completion; monitoring the progress and schedule of projects, reviewing payment draws; and communicating with project stakeholders, management, and other relevant parties. May assign duties and responsibilities and coordinate the work of project staff. Works as a part of a regional project management team, under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.Essential Job Functions1.Manages, develops, oversees, and evaluates projects from initiation, through design, construction, to completion and building recommissioning using accepted project management methodologies.2.Reviews project schedules, design and work plans, cost estimates, and invoices to ensure reasonableness, accuracy, and compliance with contract terms, building codes and practices, and appropriate regulatory requirements.3.Monitors and manages project quality and cost to ensure that project deliverables are acceptable, fulfill the terms of the project contract and specifications, and that work is completed within budget.4.Ensures coordination with facility personnel and professionals and contractors to ensure the safety of building spaces, patients/clients served and employees.5.Responsible for maintaining current and accurate project data in the project management software and facility assessment system database.6.May assist in the development of the capital construction budget requests.7.May assist in the development of contracts for professional services providers (architects, engineers, and other special consultants).8.May assist in the development of bid packages and assists with the development of construction contracts.9.May assist facility personnel in reviewing codes and departmental regulations to determine if existing architectural and engineering conditions comply with current requirements and determine solutions for compliance.10.Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. Performs other associated duties as assigned that are necessary to ensure effective and efficient operations.Registrations, Licensure Requirements or CertificationsAcquire a Certified Texas Contract Manager license as issued by the State of Texas within 6 months from the date of hire. Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), licensed architect or a professional engineer by the State of Texas is preferred but not required. Knowledge Skills Abilitiesand#149;Knowledge of construction project mana https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=612044 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.