Assistant Program Manager - Detroit

Covalus • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

Covalus is a growing management consulting firm with an impact-driven culture focused on healthcare construction. The Assistant Program Manager supports the Lead Program Manager in overseeing project management activities and the overall performance of individual healthcare projects or programs. The role provides exposure to a variety of healthcare projects and is responsible for project management services within an assigned geographic market, program, or client account to support the company's strategic business objectives.

The position collaborates with clients, design teams, consultants, vendors, and internal partners throughout feasibility, planning, design, pre-construction, and construction. It supports project budgets and schedules, public approvals, construction administration, cost control, equipment coordination, performance reporting, and client presentations. Work is primarily performed in a home or company office, with travel to client and project sites potentially accounting for 25–75% of the time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or business administration.
• 0–3 years of professional work experience.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism and performance while leading or supporting planning, design, pre-construction, construction, scheduling, and team coordination activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to analyze data for clients and project teams and communicate effectively at all management levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with executive-level healthcare clients, both external and internal.
• Ability to multitask, work independently, and manage construction project activities effectively and efficiently.
• Self-motivated, proactive attitude and strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and adhere to tight deadlines.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and willingness to learn new skills, take on challenges, and demonstrate growth potential.
• Willingness to remain flexible and adapt to change.
• Integrity and commitment to supporting the company, its values, its employees, and client requirements and expectations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with eBuilder, Bluebeam, or Smartsheet.

Responsibilities

• Assist internal partners, design team members, and consultants with project feasibility analysis.
• Interface with client project leads and administration teams, client user groups, property managers, and vendors.
• Assist with qualification, selection, and contract negotiations for architecture and engineering firms, general contractors, and other owner consultants.
• Review, negotiate, and approve additional-work and change-order requests from architecture and engineering firms, general contractors, and other owner consultants.
• Assist with supervising the selected architect's programming and planning efforts.
• Perform site analysis and investigations.
• Assist in developing and adhering to detailed development budgets and schedules.
• Assist in obtaining required public project approvals, including certificates of need, zoning, annexation, site plan approval, wetlands approvals, and other processes.
• Review design development and construction documents for adequacy against the owner's approved program.
• Assist in evaluating construction allowances, contingencies, and general conditions.
• Provide construction administration in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Monitor construction manager performance for potential risks and provide leadership in project safety, quality, and infection prevention.
• Assist with project cost control and prepare timely, accurate monthly budget reports and invoices.
• Assist with selection, procurement, delivery, and installation of medical and other equipment, signage, and furniture, coordinating these activities with construction schedules and vendor requirements.
• Assist in preparing monthly client reports and develop and monitor project performance indicators.
• Assist in creating project overview and status report presentations for client administration, boards, and committees.
• Collaborate with others and support the company's culture, business goals, and objectives.
• Perform additional responsibilities as they arise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level