What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Project Manager position at St. Charles Health System?
The Construction Project Manager 1 at SCHS is responsible for managing one or more small to midsize construction and/or renovation projects at SCHS owned or leased facilities. Under the oversight of a more senior team member, this position is responsible for delivering project outcomes on time, within budget, and to mutually agreed-upon customer specifications and quality expectations. This position assists in planning, design, and construction efforts in partnership with necessary stakeholders at all St. Charles facilities. To successfully do so, the Construction Project Manager 1 must have a strong ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders, maintain a positive outlook, and follow organizational standards to meet desired outcomes.
This position is responsible for providing development and other relevant updates to the PDC Director and does not directly manage any other caregivers.
Essential Functions And Duties
Assists in the space planning process for renovations and new construction, reviewing plans and documents to ensure all affected departments and system managers are aware of projects and potential impacts before construction begins.
Assists with timely decisions in order to facilitate the construction process.
Assists with and engages in design reviews and helps to identify means to incorporate advances in technology, generate operational savings, and accelerate the construction process.
Develops an understanding of building code and Joint Commission/CMS requirements for healthcare facilities and works with permitting agencies to expedite.
Aids in managing the cost of construction projects to ensure alignment with approved budgets, generates purchase orders, and tracks both capital and operational spending.
Assists with the general contractor and architect selection process and issues contracts that are consistent with system policies.
Cultivates and maintains positive working relationships with internal and external resources that may be identified as stakeholders for assigned construction projects.
Makes recommendations regarding project sequencing, resourcing, and prioritization.
Ensures that program goals and objectives are achieved within the project timeframes and guidelines established by the relevant stakeholders and hospital leadership.
Continually identifies, prioritizes, and mitigates project risks.
Holds individuals/teams accountable to timelines and plans; manages and adjusts pacing as necessary.
Manages escalation paths and supports the development of solutions when new risks emerge.
Identifies and applies relevant tools/templates/best practices and shares them with colleagues.
Invites and manages stakeholder feedback, incorporating it as appropriate.
Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
Identifies potential barriers and roadblocks and works with the Director to develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
Supports the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects.
Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
Delivers customer service in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate.
May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.
Education
Required: Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business, other related field. A combination of education and relevant professional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
Preferred: N/A
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Required: N/A
Preferred: Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC)/Health Care Construction (HCC) Certification or Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification from the Project Management Institute.
Experience
Required: Minimum of three (3) years of construction project management or equivalent, related experience.
Preferred: Two (2) years of healthcare operations or project management experience.
This position is responsible for providing development and other relevant updates to the PDC Director and does not directly manage any other caregivers.
Essential Functions And Duties
Assists in the space planning process for renovations and new construction, reviewing plans and documents to ensure all affected departments and system managers are aware of projects and potential impacts before construction begins.
Assists with timely decisions in order to facilitate the construction process.
Assists with and engages in design reviews and helps to identify means to incorporate advances in technology, generate operational savings, and accelerate the construction process.
Develops an understanding of building code and Joint Commission/CMS requirements for healthcare facilities and works with permitting agencies to expedite.
Aids in managing the cost of construction projects to ensure alignment with approved budgets, generates purchase orders, and tracks both capital and operational spending.
Assists with the general contractor and architect selection process and issues contracts that are consistent with system policies.
Cultivates and maintains positive working relationships with internal and external resources that may be identified as stakeholders for assigned construction projects.
Makes recommendations regarding project sequencing, resourcing, and prioritization.
Ensures that program goals and objectives are achieved within the project timeframes and guidelines established by the relevant stakeholders and hospital leadership.
Continually identifies, prioritizes, and mitigates project risks.
Holds individuals/teams accountable to timelines and plans; manages and adjusts pacing as necessary.
Manages escalation paths and supports the development of solutions when new risks emerge.
Identifies and applies relevant tools/templates/best practices and shares them with colleagues.
Invites and manages stakeholder feedback, incorporating it as appropriate.
Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
Identifies potential barriers and roadblocks and works with the Director to develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
Supports the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects.
Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
Delivers customer service in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate.
May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.
Education
Required: Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business, other related field. A combination of education and relevant professional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
Preferred: N/A
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Required: N/A
Preferred: Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC)/Health Care Construction (HCC) Certification or Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification from the Project Management Institute.
Experience
Required: Minimum of three (3) years of construction project management or equivalent, related experience.
Preferred: Two (2) years of healthcare operations or project management experience.