Job Summary:

The Senior Project Manager-Construction is a 2 year term and will be responsible for managing the day-to-day efforts related to construction, planning, design, and coordinating all aspects of small to large-sized projects related to the Hospital construction programs ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. This position requires expertise in healthcare facility delivery, a rigorous command of compliance and regulatory standards, and a passion for leading multidisciplinary teams toward the successful completion of critical healthcare projects. To reach this objective, this role includes creating project objectives, work scope, management plans, overseeing planning, design and construction, managing budgets, schedules, developing and maintaining a relationship with the IOR, HCAi field staff and other agencies involved in the project and collaborating with various internal clients and professionals to ensure successful project delivery. The Manager- Construction Department will assign the Senior Project Manager, at his discretion, projects that match the level of experience of the Senior Project Manager to ensure the greatest success outcome of the project. - The Senior Project Manager will direct, manage and schedule outsourced architectural & engineering firms, general contractors, and other project vendors - allocated to the project and will serve as an adviser and provide resources to the project to resolve technical or operational projects. The position also requires strong leadership and management skills, ability to work with limited supervision, excellent documentation, organization and writing skills, ability to work on multiple projects as well as demonstrating effective verbal communication skills and possess the ability to resolve technical or operational problems. The Senior Project Manager will work closely with the Manager- Construction Department and provide status updates on a weekly basis, or more frequently if needed. This includes construction of all new structures, additions and modifications/improvements to existing buildings and spaces.

Experience/Qualifications:

• Minimum ten- (10) years of project or construction healthcare management experience.
• Minimum - eight (8) years of OSHPD/HCAi Healthcare project experience.
• Demonstrated experience with onsite project management experience and communicating with and managing the general contractor and subcontractors throughout the construction process.
• Knowledge and awareness of Project Management principles, documents, and plans.
• Strong leadership and follow-up skills, with a “hands-on” approach to completing all projects in a timely and efficient manner.
• Exceptional Verbal, and written communication and analytical skills. The- direction must be clear- and concisely delivered to audiences both internally and externally.
• Must possess a strong knowledge of Bluebeam Revu, Word, Excel, Microsoft Project and be able to develop accurate budget reports, spreadsheets, correspondence, schedules, and other reporting as required.
• Solid understanding with interpreting and applying knowledge of State, Federal, City, licensing accreditation, and ADA standards to follow regulations. This includes developing relationships and partnerships with agencies having jurisdiction.
• Experience with Infection Prevention protocols as they relate to working in a hospital setting during construction.
• Attends all Design and Construction Meetings on Senior Project Manager assigned projects.
• Develop construction meeting minutes unless the Architect or General Contractor has agreed to develop meeting minutes.
• Attend and develop all internal VPH Bi-Weekly Construction Meetings and provided written updates on assigned projects.
• Identifies potential risks and develops & implements a mitigation plan.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Architecture, Engineering, or related discipline preferred.

Licensures/Certifications:

• Must successfully complete and maintain LA City Fire Card certification at the time of hire or within the first 30 days of employment.
• PMP- Project Management Professional is preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assemble and manage a project team of internal and external professionals that can operate a lean, efficient, and effective manner.
• Develop Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates with the Manager- Construction Department and Senior Leadership team to fully understand and define the scope of work of prospective projects to meet the standards of the projects brands as it relates to the impact on project costs and schedules.
• Ensure the project plan, scope, work structure, schedule, resources, and budget are monitored regularly and maintained by all involved parties (e.g., consultants, engineers, architects, vendors, etc.)
• Manage the day-to-day operational aspects of a project and ensure that all relevant processes are followed on projects. Provide excellent communication with all users and stakeholders on a regular basis and budget their time and commitment to receive the appropriate operational feedback and input regarding any changes, concerns, and updates throughout the project.
• Oversees and coordinates planning, design, design phase estimating and monitoring of construction by the Architect/Engineers on the project to ensure its delivery is in accordance with construction the contract and VPH requirements and standards. Collaborates with design and construction professionals from various disciplines to ensure successful integration of design, construction, development of drawings and specifications that ensure successful delivery of the project within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manages the process of furnishing and equipment selection, purchasing, and installation.
• Manage the purchasing of the FFE and equipment for assigned projects.
• Manage mover and installations for furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
• Provide specifications for space planning to include FFE layout, standards for material selection and adherence to compliance code for ADA Standards or other ruling jurisdictions.
• Manage and coordinate all work and logistics for all phases of a construction project, including start-up, daily operations, reporting, and close-out.
• Develop, review, and approve plans for completing project deliverables. Create and evaluate project schedules. Regularly monitor the progress of all sites by completing site visits daily.
• Prepare and/or review project contracts. Negotiate with suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Develop project budgets and monitor to ensure budgets are met. Track savings opportunities and cost avoidance for client documentation.
• Create and evaluate project reporting; provide timely and accurate project status reporting to internal and external parties. Oversee document preparation and completion (e.g., contracts, close-outs, punch lists, etc.)
• Take full responsibility to ensure projects are moving through their entire lifecycle. Submit progress reports to stakeholders and senior managers, including identifying any project risk. Communicate with stakeholders to clarify the desired outcome of a project.
• Continually seek and capitalize upon opportunities to increase internal client – satisfaction. -
• This position requires strong highly organized skills, documentation of correspondence and proper filing, problem solving, providing different options to resolve issues, managing the design professionals and internal support departments critical to the success of the project such as Plant Operations, Facilities, BioMed, IT, Outside Vendors and Hospital Department Directors.
• Participate in OSHPD/HCAI Webinars, a minimum of - four (4) times a year, to gain knowledge of upcoming Code changes or changes in policy of procedures that affect the managing of Hospital projects.
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager-Construction Department.
• Review and comply with the VPH Contractor Handbook, Infection Control protocols and participate in weekly construction Infection Control meetings.
• Review and will comply with the Master Services Agreement (MSA) that Architects, Engineers, and General Contractors must sign, in addition to the General Services Agreement (GSA) that other vendors must sign and follow.
• Meet on a regular basis with the Construction Financial Coordinator in the Construction Department to review current budgets, understand how to request funding, review contingency on projects, monitor budgets, etc....
• Make appropriate project recommendations to the department manager concerning costs, scheduling, and construction issues.
• Collaborates with others in the Construction Department.

Salary Range: $56.87 to $81.25 per hour

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