What are the responsibilities and job description for the Healthcare Construction Project Manager position at VCU Health?
The Construction Project Manager plans, organizes, implements and completes Capital construction projects in accordance with Owner requirements. The Construction Project Manager plans and organizes the work of multiple entities including internal and external customers as well as architects and engineers. Implementation of the Design Package includes working with Purchasing and Finance to fund and bid the work.
The Construction Project Manager implements the Scope of Work including interacting closely with Code officials, multiple contractors, in-house inspectors, special inspectors, end users and other intra-agency entities (Security, IT…). This position is responsible for the overall success of the project as measured by adherence to the scope of work, the budget and schedule and the satisfaction of the end users.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: None required for hire, but HCC or CHC is desirable.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: CHC required within the first two years of employment.
Experience REQUIRED: Minimum of 7 years’ experience in health care and/or institutional construction, including large, complex, and fast track projects, including those with special funding arrangements is required. In-depth working knowledge of principles and practices of architecture, engineering, cost management (estimating, budgeting, monitoring), design, construction and project management. Must possess superior written and oral communication skills and be able to interact effectively within a broad category of individuals. Ability to effectively lead or follow (and the judgment to know when to do which) project teams through the complete programming-design-bidding-contracting-construction-occupancycloseout process. Must be able to operate independently with little direct supervision and assume the role as the Owner’s representative and effectively apply the above knowledge, skills and abilities.
Experience PREFERRED: Professional certification in one’s field (AIA, PE, CMAA…) is also preferred.
Education/training REQUIRED: Must possess a high school degree or its equivalent.
Education/training PREFERRED: A Bachelor degree in architecture, engineering or a directly related field is highly desirable. Independent action(s) required: Project Manager is responsible for tracking budget adherence, monitoring construction schedule fulfilment, monitoring the construction site’s adherence to the owner’s infection prevention requirements, and be able to identify and address scope creep.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): Oversees the daily work activities of General Contractor’s, as well as project schedule and budget adherence. Additional position requirements: Project Managers may be required to be on the project construction site some nights and weekends depending on the type of project being done. Age Specific groups served: N/A Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical Lifting 20-50 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change