Senior Project Manager

Position Overview

United Health Services (UHS) is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support the planning and execution of strategic initiatives within the Facilities and Maintenance department. The Senior Project Manager will lead projects impacting critical infrastructure, including HVAC, boiler systems, and electrical operations, as well as oversee construction-related projects executed by external vendors. This role ensures alignment with organizational priorities, safety standards, and regulatory requirements across all initiatives.

About the Role

This role requires strong leadership, technical awareness, and the ability to manage complex infrastructure and capital projects while ensuring minimal disruption to healthcare operations. Work Locations: UHS Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY UHS Binghamton General Hospital, Binghamton, NY There is more than one location associated with this position. This is either because there are multiple openings at different sites, or the successful candidate will be required to float across multiple UHS facilities.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans aligned with approved scope, budget, and organizational priorities.
• Create detailed work plans that define project activities, sequencing, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Identify and manage required resources including staff, contractors, equipment, and capital funding.
• Establish and maintain project schedules, adjusting as needed to accommodate operational impacts and patient care priorities.
• Review project plans, schedules, and deliverables with leadership and stakeholders to ensure alignment and approval.
• Oversee bid packages, submittals, and vendor proposals to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Recruit, coordinate, and manage internal staff, external consultants, and contractors involved in project execution.
• Facilitate project meetings, including stakeholder updates and MEP coordination sessions.
• Lead Request for Proposal (RFP) processes and vendor selection for specialized services such as commissioning, testing, and compliance programs.
• Monitor daily project progress through site visits to proactively identify risks, minimize disruptions, and protect patient care environments.
• Manage project documentation, including reports, risk assessments, permits, Infection Control Risk Assessments (ICRA), and Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSMs).
• Oversee financial performance by tracking budgets, managing change orders, processing capital requisitions, and ensuring cost control.
• Lead project closeout activities, including transition planning, staff training, equipment installation, and final acceptance of completed work.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 6 Years of Project Management experience, Management experience, or Construction Management related experience
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office
• Ability to review and interpret floor plans, as applicable for the Sr. PM in Facilities
• PMI (PMP) Certification Preferred
• 6 years of healthcare experience
• Ability to use CAD, as applicable for the Sr. PM in Facilities