Job Title

Project Manager II

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering

Department

Space Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?

Who we are

Texas A&M Engineering is a large employer in the great and growing cities of Bryan/College Station, offering thousands of career opportunities in a wide variety of fields. We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and service. Texas A&M Engineering offers competitive salaries, full 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

Purpose:

The Project Manager II is responsible for managing project activities for research projects and teams. Performs activities such as: organizing, managing, and coordinating people and tasks to meet objectives and deliverables; communicates project status and needs to PI(s), monitors project budgets; assists in proposal and report writing. Requires a high level of independent problem-solving capability and consistent attention to detail while balancing overall project goals.

Responsibilities:

50% Project Management

• Assists in project planning, design, and implementation.

• Develops administrative and technical procedures. Researches, interprets, compiles, and responds to inquiries about rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Monitors compliance with policies and procedures.

• Develops and implements project timelines.

• Organizes, manages, coordinates and monitors tasks to meet deadlines.

• Schedules and maintains project calendar.

• Monitors project budget.

• Responds to requests for information from participants (website users, survey participants).

• Occasional day or overnight travel across the state to meet with stakeholders or attend conferences.

• Serves as liaison with project sponsors.

• Communicates project status and staffing needs to PI.

• Assists with web content management for RAD lab and Space Institute.

35% Project Activities

• Performs research special projects and provides general support of operational goals.

• Plans and supports outreach events statewide promoting research opportunities with Texas schools, focus group management, and works with sponsors including set-up, take down, and management of catering and technology equipment.

• Responsible for compliance for projects (applications, amendments, responses, reviews).

• Performs basic to intermediate research for projects to include literature reviews, internet research or phone inquiries, preparing presentations, or providing additional support for project activities.

• Collaborates with other research teams to support project needs throughout the department.

• Coordinates calendars, meetings, and other activities. Provides technical guidance and advice on administrative matters to agency executives.

• Responds to inquiries, resolving problems or inquiries.

15% Proposal Development and Reporting

• Prepares or assists in writing grant proposals to funding agencies and performs funding searches in general support of operational goals.

• Prepares or assists in writing reports or papers for publication.

• Creates summary graphics for reports and presentations.

• Writes, edits, and formats reports.

• Prepares and presents information to stakeholders.

What we need:

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

• Five years of related experience.

What is helpful:

• Significant experience in project management.

• Strong knowledge of engineering research methods, data m anagement/collection, analysis, grant writing, technical writing or report writing, and/or working with external sponsors.

• Experience managing or supervising staff.

• Knowledge of project management.

• Ability to meet deadlines.

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

• Excellent organization and communication skills.

• Exercises discretion and independent judgment.

Work Location:

• College Station, TX.

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

• Competitive health benefits.

• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.

• Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance options.

• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a defined benefit retirement plan with 8% 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

• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.

• Tuition assistance https://engineering.tamu.edu/information/esac/educational-assistance-programs.html

• Wellness program 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

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 acceptable and original 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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.