Project Manager - Capital Projects

Purpose of Position:

Provide direct support to the Director of Engineering and Capital Projects and management of multiple healthcare-related Capital Projects involving all phases of planning, design and construction through the project life cycle. Responsible for day-to-day project management, develop requests for proposals (RFPs), review consultant and contractor proposals and invoices, actively communicate status of scope, schedule, and cost, perform on-site inspection of contractor’s work, maintain updated project records. Lead small to medium-scale construction projects from planning through completion as project and construction manager and assist with various phases of major projects. Effectively coordinate the activities of the project and communicate with project stakeholders, contractor, consultants, Director and Administrative leadership.

Uphold Norton Sound Health Corporation’s vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.

Essential Functions:

• Manage multiple healthcare-related Capital Projects in collaboration with the Director, funding agencies, design engineers, construction personnel and other project management staff.
• Provide leadership, direction and guidance to the project team and stakeholders throughout project development, design and construction phase.
• Review general engineering design concepts in consultation with the design staff and guide the design options ensuring project meets program requirements.
• Assist with preparing budgets and reviewing proposals, estimates, change orders and field orders, contract documents and plans for technical merit and construction feasibility. 
• Provide project planning and coordination for project scope and schedule with contractors, architects, and engineers. Create and maintain project timeline, ensure milestones and deadlines are met and adjust schedules to address issues. 
• Ensure that all necessary permits are obtained and construction inspections and testing are performed.
• Develop and maintain all project documents, track progress using standardized project management tools and complete progress reports, including tracing expenses and control costs, review bids, contracts, permits, tracking request for information (RFI), submittals and change orders. 
• Perform quality control/quality assurance for all project related activities, including inspection to ensure work meets plans, specifications and codes. and develop, manage and monitor project budgets and contracts. 
• Coordinate and/or inspect work performed by contractors and/or in-house crews and prepare punch-list items.
• Serve as primary point of contact between contractor, design team and owner stakeholders and provide progress updates, conflict resolution and reports to Director.
• Assist with project closeout including final punch list items, financial reviews, grant closeout, transfers of ownership and prepare project closeout documentation.
• Oversee design, construction and other NSHC staff in absence of the Director. 
• Assist with analyzing, interpreting and writing reports of project findings and updates to be presented to Administration and Board of Directors 
• Turn over completed Capital Projects to Plant Operations and/or Village Maintenance Directors, providing guidance on systems function.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Personal Traits:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization’s values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork, and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.

Required Knowledge:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.

Job Specific knowledge:

• Project management principles related to the engineering, design, and construction of healthcare facilities.
• Project documentation including project management software and scheduling software.
• Principles of engineering and construction of healthcare facilities for rural communities.
• Principles and practices of funding capital infrastructure projects.
• Developing and managing consultant and construction contract scopes of work. 
• Commercial construction standards, applicable codes, and practices for healthcare,
• OSHA and other safety requirements.

Required Skills and Abilities:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered on a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork. All employees should have patient/customer service skills, people skills and excellent communication skills. All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure, and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly. Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality.

Job specific skills and abilities: 

• Strong communication skills, including verbal and written communication.
• Ability to think well under pressure
• Project management skills
• Skill in using analytical and research skills to define and solve problems. 
• Strong attention to detail while actively managing multiple tasks/projects
• Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Skill in effectively managing and leading teams, and delegating tasks and authority.
• Skill in evaluating the work of contractors and consultants for compliance with project plans, specifications and applicable laws, ordinances and policies. 
• Ability to read and interpret construction plan sets, technical drawings and schematics.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers, architects, engineers, contractors, and individuals with wide array of cultural, political, educational, socio-economic, geographic and linguistic backgrounds. 
• Skill in operating a personal computer, utilizing a variety of software applications.

Minimum Requirements:

Physical Requirements:

• Use hands and arms to operate office or clinical equipment
• Sit more than half the workday
• Stand and/or walk less than half the workday
• Bend, stretch, twist, crouch and/or reach
• View electronic monitors for prolonged periods of time
• Use hands and arms for repetitive motion tasks consistently for more than one hour at a time
• Lift or carry unaided less than 25 pounds
• See and hear with normal acuity

Working Conditions:

• Position is full time and based in Nome, Alaska.
• Work is conducted in a standard office environment
• Some travel is required (less than 25% of the time)
• Travel is required via large aircraft.
• Travel is required via small (less than 16 passenger) aircraft to remote village setting. Overnight stays may be required.