Project Manager I or II

Job Title

Project Manager I or II

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering

Department

Deputy Director-Ambrose

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?

Engineering has been part of Texas A&M University since its opening in 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Today, the College of Engineering is the largest college on the College Station campus with more than 25,000 engineering students enrolled in 15 departments. Its mission is to serve Texas, the nation and the global community by providing engineering graduates who are well-founded in engineering fundamentals, instilled with the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior, and prepared to meet the complex technical challenges of society.

As the research arm of Engineering, the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is a state agency within the Texas A&M University System with a mission to improve lives through basic and applied engineering research, workforce development and technology transition. Our collaborations with industry, academia and government provide cutting-edge solutions to global technical challenges.

We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Service, by offering competitive salaries, an array of benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.

Job Description

Manages project activities including developing and implementing project plans, tracking budgets, monitoring timelines and deliverables, providing periodic evaluations and reports, and assisting in proposal development.

Responsibilities:

• Manage project portfolios that are generally small-to-medium in scope, in alignment with business strategies and established project management standards.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and documentation..
• Coordinate project resources in collaboration with other project managers.
• Conduct regular meetings with stakeholders to schedule, track, and coordinate project activities.
• Monitor and manage project budgets and financial performance.
• Manages project quality control and assurance.
• Establish goals and success metrics for project delivery.
• Apply best practices in vendor selection, contract negotiation, and project lifecycle management.
• Provide direction to project team members, as appropriate.
• Prepares and submits monthly and annual progress reports. Tracks project deliverables, publications, and outcomes while ensuring the security of data.
• Works under general supervision with guidance on complex issues.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What we need:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Three years of related experience.

Competencies:

• Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment system or water treatment system.

About the RAD Lab

The mission of the Robotics and Automation Design (RAD) Lab is to design and deploy resilient robots tailored for harsh terrestrial and extraterrestrial environments, while fostering safe exploration and collaboration between humans and robots. We will cultivate the next generation of engineers, guiding them to usher in the next chapter of robotics. Started in January 2022, with a handful of graduate students, the lab now consists of 37 staff members, research engineers, and graduate students operating out of both the James J. Cain ’51 Building and the Research Integration Center (RIC) on the RELLIS campus, and frequently collaborates with the Human Empowering Robotics and Control (HERC) Lab .

Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive medical insurance benefits through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Prescription coverage by Express Scripts.
• Options for Vision , Dental , Life , and Long-Term Disability insurance.
• A defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with 8.25% employer contribution.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Generous paid time off with holidays , vacation and sick leave .
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance and Educational release time to further your academic pursuits.
• Access to Engineer Your Wellness programs that provide opportunities for employees to engage in health and fitness.
• Wellness release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.

Helpful Applicant Information

Required Materials for Application:

• Resume/CV
• Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor.
• Letter of interest (dependent upon position)

Applications received by Texas A&M Engineering must have all required job application data entered.

Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.

Compensation Philosophy:

• Recruit and retain high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.
• Offer total rewards, flexible benefits, professional development, performance recognition and work-life balance.
• Ensure resources are readily available and utilized to attract and retain the highest quality researchers, faculty, and staff.

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 original and unexpired 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 delay of start date.

All 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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.