Facilities Project Mgr

Summary:

Under the general direction of the Director Capital Project and in collaboration with the departments Administrative Director controls how projects are implemented to satisfy the clients programmatic needs and meet schedule and fiscal needs. Responsible for construction methodology contract management and day-to-day management of projects. Ensures that all projects, whether the design is in-house or by outside consulting firms, are in compliance with applicable building codes and regulations. Generally acts as the leading individual contributor and coordinator of construction field activities, coordinating construction documents, specific actions, and contracts for routine and complex construction projects. Focuses on space planning oversight and department move management for the Lifespan System.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include development of the budget and schedule for the project, including the coordination of consultants and contracts. Works with architects and engineers in the development of construction documents. Responsible for the technical quality of the construction and client satisfaction.

Monitors budget and staff time job costs and accounting; reviews invoices/billing; develops and maintains contracts. Develops value engineering analysis for review of senior management. Prepares funding authorization process invoices and controls project finances. Monitors the development of the project, assuring that the target dates are met and expenditures are within budget.

Recommends improvements or alternatives to maximize the budget. Develops and implements quantitative and qualitative standards for the project team.

Coordinates activities of hospital trades and construction crew personnel and outside contractors assigned to projects to ensure compliance with specifications and project completion timetables. Ensures that appropriate testing is completed and subsequent information is reported.

Reviews bid proposals submitted and makes recommendations to the Director Capital Projects based upon analysis of bid amount and/or qualifications of bidder. Prepares funding authorization process invoices and controls project finances.

Assists departmental trade supervisors and department heads in the planning and use of hospital facilities, utilities, and equipment and support services. Recommends improvements to the same.

Collaborates with outside planning resources engaged to assist in the process, including architectural engineering planning and other consultant resources as required. Manages/coordinates with site operation user groups; organizes meetings and prepares materials/presentations to facilitate interaction. Follows up with information data reports and research as required.

Obtains approval from local, state, and federal agencies. Participates in the commissioning of projects. Inspects projects and participates in acceptance testing, reviews test reports before final payment for services are made.

Reviews specifications of proposed major equipment purchases to determine compliance with the institution's standards as well as compatibility with current facilities.

Participates with Development and Communication staff in preparing graphic/presentation material for donors, grant submission, fundraising, and public relations. Participates in activities with gaining funding and approval of project by business partner management and their governing bodies and regulatory agencies.

Maintains technical skills and stays up to date on planning and health care industry trends, changes, legislation, and regulation through attendance at training courses, seminars, etc.

Performs other duties as required, including but not limited to participation in councils, quality improvement teams, and other such committees.

Other information:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

The level of knowledge of construction, construction design, and architectural design normally acquired in a four-year bachelor's degree program in architectural, electrical, or mechanical engineering.

An understanding of the analysis required managing physical facilities projects from conceptualization through implementation consistent with defined objectives and approved budgets, where discretion is provided determining methods to be used.

A broad-based professional level of knowledge in order to prepare specifications to evaluate and approve specifications prepared by others and to provide professional guidance and direction to the same.

Working knowledge of computers, CADD systems, and engineering management software used to effectively produce construction documents, specifications, and schedules.

Knowledge of federal, state, and local building and construction codes.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of five years previous related experience in architectural/construction engineering design, cost estimating, project coordination, and specification writing, and a minimum of one year practical CADD experience, preferably in a health care environment.

Interpersonal experience effectively communicating the impact of design alternatives, negotiating agreements between members of the project team, and effectively interacting with all levels of hospital personnel and outside contractors and consultants.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran, or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location:
Rhode Island Hospital USA:
RI:
Providence

Work Type:
Full Time

Shift:
Shift 1

Union:
Non-Union
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