Senior Project Manager, Design and Construction Capital Projects

About the role

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as a Senior Project Manager in the Renovation & Construction Department.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Hospital Facilities Planning Design and Construction Department while providing Project Management services for the development, design, construction, completion, and activation of University of Chicago Medical Center projects.
• Support the delivery of numerous strategic and non-strategic capital healthcare projects as well as operations funded projects, both on Hyde Park campus and at other offsite locations.
• Provide Project Management services for construction projects by managing cost, scope, schedule, resources, and risk.
• Develop and document intended scope, identify associated cost and schedule based on that scope and identify required internal and external resources required to deliver the scope.
• Identify risks to project delivery and develop mitigating strategies to avoid or minimize potential negative outcomes.
• Manage and report variance according to developed plan.
• Manage and report variance according to developed plan.
• Manage and document project issues and risks.
• Provide change management by documenting alterations to project plan and maintaining up to date change logs.
• Develop, manage, and update project schedules within identified software.
• Develop project charters for scope identification and documentation.
• Develop commissioning and turnover plans, including managing a punch list, submitting warranties/guarantees, providing system training, ensuring certificate of occupancy, and approving final contractor pay applications.
• Perform other duties departmental duties as identified and assigned by senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or Project Management) or an equivalent amount of education/experience in these fields would be considered in lieu of a specific degree in the design or construction industry.
• A minimum of 7 (10 preferred) years in the construction or design industry providing significant project management experience with successfully executed projects.
• Experience in managing scope, schedule, cost, risk, and resources in a capital project setting.
• Experience managing projects in a healthcare environment including Infection Control protocols and mitigation strategies is strongly preferred.
• Previous work in healthcare operations is preferred.
• Requires experience analyzing construction cost and construction schedules, knowledge of the importance of data for troubleshooting construction problems and the ability to provide analysis (specific data) to answer questions.
• Prior experience managing projects and working effectively in multidisciplinary groups is highly desirable.
• Prior experience managing outside architects, engineers, and professional service firms.
• Prior experience managing outside architects, engineers, and professional service firms.
• Experience with Smartsheet and eBuilder (Trimble Unity Construct).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or Project Management) or an equivalent amount of education/experience in these fields would be considered in lieu of a specific degree in the design or construction industry.
• A minimum of 7 (10 preferred) years in the construction or design industry providing significant project management experience with successfully executed projects.
• Experience in managing scope, schedule, cost, risk, and resources in a capital project setting.
• Experience managing projects in a healthcare environment including Infection Control protocols and mitigation strategies is strongly preferred.
• Previous work in healthcare operations is preferred.
• Requires experience analyzing construction cost and construction schedules, knowledge of the importance of data for troubleshooting construction problems and the ability to provide analysis (specific data) to answer questions.
• Prior experience managing projects and working effectively in multidisciplinary groups is highly desirable.
• Prior experience managing outside architects, engineers, and professional service firms.
• Prior experience managing outside architects, engineers, and professional service firms.
• Experience with Smartsheet and eBuilder (Trimble Unity Construct).

Skills

• Project Management
• Construction Management
• Healthcare Project Management
• Scope Management
• Risk Management
• Cost Management
• Schedule Management
• Resource Management
• Project Documentation
• Project Controls
• Change Management
• Commissioning and Turnover Plans
• Project Scheduling Software
• Project Charter Development
• Project Issue and Risk Management
• Project Documentation
• Project Controls
• Change Management
• Commissioning and Turnover Plans
• Project Scheduling Software
• Project Charter Development
• Project Issue and Risk Management

Benefits

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Pay

The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity.

Schedule

Full-time (1.0) Shift: Days Unit/Department: Facilities Administration CBA Code: Non-Union No Visa Sponsorship Available About Us We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion. UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law. Compensation & Benefits Overview UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union. Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine .