Construction Project Manager, PDC

General Description: The Project Manager, Construction represents OUH throughout projects by planning, organizing, leading, and controlling projects efficiently and effectively. This position requires in-depth knowledge of construction skills in a healthcare setting with multiple new construction and renovation related projects ongoing simultaneously.Daily management of construction activities to ensure safety, code, and regulatory compliance within designated budgets and schedules.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position.

• Directs and coordinates activities for General Contractors and sub-contractors to include new construction and remodeling to existing structures.
• Verifies and acts as an OUH representative for acceptance for final close out and acceptance documents.
• Performs constructability reviews and works with architects on alternate materials and details.
• Works with key stakeholders to finalize time frames, alternate methods, and acceptance for utility shutdowns and Interim Life Safety initiatives based off pre-construction risk assessments.
• Develops project plans, leads assigned projects to completion, and troubleshoots problems that develop during construction.
• Hosts project meetings to communicate project initiatives to all team members.
• Assists in determining high level, budgetary, and working cost estimates with projected timelines.
• Performs project pre-construction activities.
• Meets with Department Directors to establish appropriate scope of projects and verification of funding sources.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of in-house managed projects.
• Assists in determining materials and supplies needed of in-house managed projects.
• Assists in preparing estimates for remodeling.
• Assists requestions for materials.
• Interprets work orders, blueprints, and other specifications on projects.
• Maintains records of the work performed for verification of record documents.
• Oversees renovation and construction projects performed by outside contractors.
• Ensures compliance with all codes, standards, and safety guidelines.
• Develops procedures, if necessary, to correct all deficiencies found.
• Assists the Director with capital and project budgets.
• Manages assigned budgetary targets and documents changes to the budget via change orders.
• Coordinates with hospital directors to ensure project schedules are maintained with minor impact to patient care services.
• Reviews and critiques project schedules from outside contractors.
• Creates schedules of in-house managed projects.
• Reviews and approves pay applications with departmental staff members prior to releasing payments.
• Continually reviews submittals and RFI's acting on behalf of the system.
• Participates in interviews with applicants and recommends firms for construction projects.
• Works closely with internal departments of Biomedical, Environment of Care, Environmental Health & Safety, Infectious Prevention, Security, Facilities, ETS, and contracted architectural, engineering, and construction personnel.
• Reports on the progress of projects with direct manager and departmental employees on a regular basis.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management required.

Experience: 5 years of experience in construction project management, including 3 years in a healthcare system, required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Certified Health Care Constructor (CHC) issued by the American Hospital Association required within 3 years of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of materials, methods, technology, standards, and equipment used within the commercial construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of the healthcare industry and healthcare facilities.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations.
• Proficient in scheduling, estimating, building construction sequency, and financial management.
• Experience in using project management software (Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, Primavera, Trimble, etc.).
• Critical thinking, problem solving, relationship and team building skills, along with verbal and written skills.