Project Manager, Level 1 Construction, FT Days

Job Summary

The primary role of this position is to oversee the design and construction of ambulatory healthcare projects from concept inception to occupancy, ensure its completion on time and on budget, and in compliance with the project's goals, standards and relevant regulations. The candidate must have a deep understanding of healthcare project planning, functional working, and specific building type requirements. The candidate should possess financial, technological and innovative skills necessary to develop, implement and coordinate integrated multiple multi-million dollar healthcare construction and renovation projects through multiple delivery models, and in accordance with department policies and procedures.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Works independently, or with a team, to provide full service project management on all projects assigned from initial scope development through project occupancy and post occupancy issues.
• Position has interaction with hospital COOs and other hospital department leadership.
• Direct supervision of each design and construction project assigned, from the project scope inception, initial budget creation, and schedule definition, through each stage of procurement required by policy, and management of design, consultant involvement, construction, user coordination, approvals, FFE procurement and installation, and other components for a complete occupancy and close out of a project.
• Develops and administers project budgets, contracts, schedules, and quality control provisions; performs project cost estimating and value engineering, as appropriate.
• Oversees all aspects of the day-to-day management of design and construction projects; monitors and coordinates work performed by architectural, engineering, consultant, and construction firms.
• Maintain project information and tools digitally and keep all project records electronically updated for quick retrieval.
• Directs work sequencing to expedite project delivery and to minimize disruption of ongoing facility operations.
• Possesses unique and design/construction related abilities to perform scope, schedule, and budget tasks and procedures to maintain baseline goals.
• Reviews and interprets proposed designs, architectural drawings and building specifications for appropriateness and completeness.
• Authorizes the issuance of contracts, purchase orders, and change orders, and approves contractor invoices for payment.
• Assembles scope of work documents, project schedule, and total project estimate for approval by leadership.
• Assists in preparing various reports pertaining to operations, equipment, policies, procedures and/or other issues, as appropriate.
• Ability to read and relate to schematic plans through contract documents and/or technical manuals including specifications.
• Knowledge of building components and their function.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Knowledge of the operating practices of construction, architectural and building firms.
• Leadership with communication to Hospital Leads, Authorities, and proper documentation.
• Meet with state and local authorities to represent the company's interest on project scope, design issues and code issues. Appeal to local jurisdiction as necessary.
• Represents the system in business with customers, consultants, contractors and other public and/or private agencies and organizations.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Proficiency in organizing documentation, maintaining professional updates, and managing resources and establishing priorities.
• Skills in work flow analysis and management, ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
• Concentration on Healthcare Construction principals, patient safety and compliance.
• Review of a project scope at any stage for potential issues with respect to ICRA and/or PCRA policies, with concentration on Infection Control proactive problem solving and solution generating. Manage a PCRA policy by all required parties for completion and leadership approval.
• Maintains a working knowledge and ensures system construction complies with all: a) NFPA Codes, b) JCAHO Standards, c) OSHA Requirements, d) all applicable County/City/State Building Codes.
• Manage the departmental requirements for the JCAHO Environment of Care Standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

Associates Construction Management or Associates Other / Related Field or Bachelors Construction Management-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Additional License(s) and Certification(s)

Encouraged to attain a Certified Healthcare Constructor Certificate, or other similar professional license, and maintain within 1-1/2 Yrs Preferred

Required Minimum Experience

Minimum 10 years experience in project management. Required and Minimum 3 years healthcare experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. For Associates degree only, minimum healthcare and direct experience should be 6 years. Required and Included in the experience should be healthcare project management of multiple jobs simultaneously whose project total is equal to or greater than $5,000,000 Required.

Required Minimum Skills

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and leadership/management. High Computer skills including professional, written communication skills using e-mail and other written presentation programs (Powerpoint, Word, MS Office). High Proficiency using MS Excel, MS Project, and prefer experience with budgeting/ accounting web-based programs. High