Originally published October 12, 2015
Robert “Rob” Parker has been promoted to director of The University of Texas at El Paso’s Department of Planning and Construction, which administers design and construction services.
Parker, who has more than 20 years of architectural experience in the El Paso area, joined the University in January 2009 as the assistant director of planning and construction. He earned his bachelor’s degree in architecture from Texas Tech University in 1988, was admitted to the American Institute of Architects in 1992 and has been a licensed architect in Texas since 1994.
Parker was selected because of his familiarity with the architectural, engineering and construction industries, and his keen insight and invaluable knowledge of project management and the diverse requirements necessary to maintain an efficient department.
“I look forward to the opportunities to build structures and relationships that will serve the UTEP community,” Parker said. “I am proud of what we’ve accomplished during the past seven years and am excited about what lies ahead, especially the completion of the planned Interdisciplinary Research Building.”
He referred to the proposed $85 million, 150,000 square foot IDRB that is set to open in fall 2020.
Parker has been active in professional groups at the local and national levels, having served as a past president of the El Paso chapter of the AIA. He recently completed a six-year term as treasurer on the board of the El Paso Architectural Foundation and continues to serve on the group’s fundraising committees.