Construction and Development Project Manager I

Central Health•Austin, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Central Health’s primary responsibility is to build and maintain a network of health care providers for Medical Access Program members and residents with low income and no health insurance. We partner with clinics, hospitals, and health organizations, ensuring Medical Access Program members have access to a robust set of benefits, including primary care, specialty care, behavioral health and dental care, currently at 175 locations. Central Health recently began the direct care for our patient population in specific areas and looks to expand this care provision at new and renovated clinic sites throughout Travis County. The Construction Project Manager 1 (PM1) is responsible for the implementation of projects that support Central Health’s Board of Managers strategic healthcare initiatives. The PM1 is expected to apply principles of leadership, human relations, and continuous quality improvement in the overall management, coordination and development of site-based solutions that include design, development, and construction. The PM1 is responsible for the day-to-day management of critical health care projects for the residents of Travis County who rely on Central Health and our partners for improved health. This position is considered Hybrid, which means that individuals in this position may work both at an approved Offsite location and Onsite at a primary location or multiple locations based on Business Needs.

Requirements

Knowledge of:• Project accounting, and the principles, standards, and practices of project management.
Laws, rules, regulations, and codes associated with project assignments• Budget policies and principles• Contract policies and procedures• Industry standard design and construction project delivery models• Industry standard Architectural and Engineering practice
Skill in:Ability to:• Proficiency in all aspects of process development and execution.
Adapting, interpreting, and applying guidelines and standards• Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers.• Using available software packages.• Evaluating contract agreements.• Interpreting legal descriptions of leases, real estate, easements, and similar properties.• Negotiating with various stakeholders to accomplish objectives.• Written and oral communications including public presentations.• Completing projects within the required scheduling, and the ability to make prompt decisions and develop new and relative ideas for providing a quality product and quality customer service with limited supervision.• Accommodate evolving responsibilities and last-minute changes.• Exercise good judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all public dealings.• Work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.• Communicate in oral or written format to a variety of audiences
COMPETENCIES• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to execute projects on time and on• Budget.
Demonstrated experience in leading and managing complex projects that are strategic in nature• and in scope.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with key• Stakeholders.
Ability to resolve conflicting situations.
Work comfortably with ambiguity
MINIMUM EDUCATION:• Bachelor’s Degree in architecture, engineering, construction sciences; or business management or related field required; OR• High School diploma or GED and seven (7) years of relevant experience
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:• Two (2) years of experience in complex, cross-functional/cross-organizational project management• Two (2) years of experience developing project plans, assessing, and allocating resources, tracking progress, monitoring project budgets, assessing, and mitigating risk to project completion and preparing project reports/documentation throughout life cycle of project

Nice To Haves

PREFERRED EDUCATION: • Graduate degree in related field
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: • 5 or more years of experience managing construction projects in the healthcare industryPREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Responsibilities

Primary duties include initiation of a proposed project based on the needs of Central Health stakeholders; develop project plans, including development of project goal(s), scope, guidelines, schedule/timeline, contract documents, specifications, deliverables, budget, etc.
Manage the client stakeholders, team members, or contract personnel to develop solutions and establish associated project timelines that allow for the delivery of the most strategic functionality within project parameters.
Manages all aspects of the construction process including project initiation, scope definition, consultant selection and contract issuance, budget development, the bidding process, project acceptance, general contractor selection, constructability reviews, schedules, construction administration and financial & progress reports.
Develop, monitor, analyze, report, and revise the project schedule by obtaining input from knowledge and/or technical sources. Ensure progress of project adheres to schedule. Gather information and requirements to develop and coordinate the scope of the project. Coordinate scope revisions with management.
Consults with registered architects and professional engineers to assure conformity with project goals and stakeholder needs, project requirements, schedules, budgets, safety protocols, all applicable building codes, i.e., TJC (The Joint Commission), CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services), TSHS (Texas Department of State Health Services), and the American with Disabilities Act.
Ensures safety measures and applicable infection control protocols are followed for all construction, remodeling/renovation, or medical equipment installation projects throughout the Central health healthcare environment.
Develop a capital budget by implementing Central Health budget module, producing financial cash flow models, and monitor project budget.
Manages the selection, contract, coordination and delivery of Central Health vendors providing medical equipment, furniture and all other FF&E (furniture, fixtures and equipment).
Negotiate contracts with consultants and vendors. Communicate and resolve issues associated with project.
Develop and publish monthly project status reports.
Other related duties may be assigned