Capital Project Manager

The University of Kansas Health System•Kansas City, KS

About The Position

Capital Project Manager manages a diverse project team including internal clinical staff, operations support teams, external consultants, vendors and contractors. The Capital Project Manager will manage several projects simultaneously and assist in the development of project plans including goals, scope, schedule and budget. The Capital Project Manager is also responsible to incorporate input from all appropriate team members and consultants. The Capital Project Manager will be responsible for project budgets and will provide summaries and progress of project schedules and budgets.

Requirements

High School Graduate
Bachelors Degree
Degree in Technical Field, Engineering or Architecture from an accredited College or University.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree
5 or more years experience in building Design and/or Construction.
Healthcare-related construction management experience.
Licensed Professional Engineer or Architect.
Project Management Institute Certification (PMI); American Society of Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) Fellow Certification or Senior Certification; U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED Certification
Familiar with construction management software such as Prolog, Expedition, E-Builder or Primavera.
Proficient in the use of scheduling software such as Suretrak and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates competence in the areas of critical thinking, problem solving, interpersonal relationships, technical and organizational skills
Demonstrates and maintains excellent communications skills, and a pleasant attitude.
Maintains and protects confidentially of all Hospital information, including Patient Health Information (PHI), Peer Review(s) and other attorney-client information.
Inquires, assembles and documents all necessary information prior making a project decision
Conducts active evaluations and shares determinations on project specific issues
Exercises sound judgment and decision-making to ensure successful flow of the project
Demonstrates accountability for own actions and decisions
Willingly accepts ownership for decisions and actions made as part of a team
Demonstrates dependability in the performance of the job specific position
Manages own time efficiently
Manages the time of others efficiently
Applies and aligns actions with established Corporate Responsibility Program
Applies and aligns actions with established Hospital Corporate Policies
Applies and aligns actions with established Departmental Policies and Procedures
Applies and aligns actions with established policies for JCAHO, CMS, KDHE, State of Kansas, Fire Marshall, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies
Applies and aligns actions with established Hospital policies for ILSM, ICRA, Hazardous Materials, Safety and all other risk and safety policies
Applies, aligns and re-aligns actions for individual job performance improvement
Applies, aligns and re-aligns actions for departmental performance improvement
Demonstrates good judgment in the efficient, cost-effective management of projects
Demonstrates good judgment in the development of an efficient and cost-effective project scope of work
Demonstrates good judgment in the efficient, cost-effective deployment of project specific funds
Demonstrates good judgment applying industry standard design and construction solutions appropriate for the facility, and in accordance with Hospital Administration expectations
Evaluates, considers and identifies learning, development and training needs
Makes judgment on a proposed course of action based on identified needs
Provides consideration, evaluation and determinations as part of a team environment
Evaluates, considers and identifies new ideas that contribute to the department
Evaluates, considers and identifies concerns about the department
Considers decision points within the department
Supports a patient centered environment
Communicates courteously and clearly with all contractors, consultants, customers, patients & visitors
Communicates courteously and clearly within the department, and with all other Hospital Employees
Establishes good public relations with departments, administration and outside consultants
Works collaboratively with others to achieve successful project outcomes
Willingly and actively participates as a team member
Applies position of Project Manager to efficiently and effectively direct the management of projects, while achieving and maintaining the cooperation of others
Models a positive attitude within the organization
Respectfully, courteously and accurately conveys and facilitates the required implementation of policies, procedures and standards
Respectfully, courteously and accurately conveys and facilitates the required implementation of regulatory policies, procedures and standards
Respectfully, courteously and accurately conveys and facilitates the required implementation of Hospital risk and safety policies, procedures and standards
Considers, identifies and conveys ideas for improving individual job performance improvement
Considers, identifies and conveys ideas for improving departmental performance improvement
Works collaboratively with others to achieve departmental performance improvement
Communicates frequently and clearly with the Director on all issues concerning opportunities to utilize resources more efficiently and cost-effectively
Communicates frequently and clearly with the Director on all project specific issues that may not be considered the most efficient and cost-effective deployment of project and/or Hospital resources
Communicates learning, development and training needs to Director
Communicates a proposed course of action based on identified need to Director
Demonstrates a friendly, cooperative and positive attitude with others
Provides positive, professional communication with all
Utilizes service excellence skills in assisting all internal and external customers of the Hospital, and of the Department
Works cooperatively with members of the project team, both internal (consultants, contractors, etc.) and external (other hospital departments, etc)
Works cooperatively with others in the Hospital Construction Department to achieve departmental goals and initiatives
Communicates concerns to the Director
Thoughtfully contributes to the discussion and evaluation of decision points within the department
Responsible for successful reporting, management, coordination and completion of projects
Responsible for accurate, reporting and management of project budgets, changes, and final project cost
Responsible for the establishing, reporting and management of project schedules
Responsible for the planning, design, review, approval and adherence to the project scope as established in the original, approved, project documents
Responsible for successful coordination of projects with other Hospital Departments
Responsible for scheduling, attending and directing project planning, design and construction meetings
Maintains a professional appearance
Responsible for reporting current status of all projects
Responsible for reporting the original scope and any changes in scope
Responsible for reporting the original schedule, any changes in schedule and current expected scheduled completion date
Responsible for reporting the original budget, any changes in budget and current expected cost at completion
Complies with the Corporate Responsibility Program
Complies with Hospital Corporate Policies
Complies with Departmental Policies and Procedures
Assumes responsibility for risk and safety issues associated with the position
Complies with all applicable regulatory policies, procedures and standards
Complies with all applicable Hospital risk and safety policies, procedures and standards
Acts as an advocate for the Hospital in communications with regulatory agencies
Willingly and actively participates in individual job performance improvement activities
Willingly and actively participates in departmental performance improvement activities
Utilizes project specific resources efficiently and cost-effectively
Responsible for utilization of departmental software, supplies, equipment and resources efficiently and cost-effectively
Takes responsibility for own learning, development and training needs
Responsible for submitting a proposed course of action and associated schedule to meet the identified training needs
Actively participates as a member of the many Hospital teams to achieve organizational goals
Responsible for participating as part of the departmental team to achieve departmental goals
Capable and competent to successfully manage construction projects valued from $1,000 to $20,000,000
Capable and competent to successfully manage difficult and highly complex construction projects.
Management of assigned projects will sometimes require working weekends and off-hours, as necessitated by the scope of work and project schedule.
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.