Construction Field Manager

Memorial Health•Springfield, MA

1d•$37 - $58

About The Position

The Construction Field Manager is responsible for the management of construction projects throughout Memorial Health System/Memorial Medical Center. These projects will vary in a large range of capital investments. The Construction Manager will manage the projects from the early design phase to closure. The Construction Field Manager will be required to function in a fast pace, team oriented, deadline driven environment while paying close attention to project details, finances, schedules, scope, material delivery and client satisfaction. Accountable to schedule, oversee and run all construction meetings including design, progress, and utilities outage meetings. Oversee and manage design teams, contractors, subcontractors, and all parties involved in the construction work. Accountable for providing accurate and timely financial, time line, reporting information to all levels of administration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science or related field or 5-7 years equivalent healthcare construction or commercial construction management experience required.
ASHE Healthcare Construction Certificate must be obtained prior to or within the first six months of hire. (Note: Information regarding the ASHE Healthcare Construction Certificate may be obtained at: http://www.hospitalconnect.com/).
Must possess valid Illinois drivers license and must be deemed as an acceptable driver in accordance with the MHS Fleet Safety Policy (five year MVR will be required).
Three (3) – five (5) years of project management, supervisory or demonstrated leadership experience required.
Strong construction knowledge, management, interpersonal relations, and communication skills required.
Requires understanding of inspection standards, regulations, and interaction with state agencies and local government.
Detailed knowledge of construction including general, mechanical and electrical, reading and interpreting of blueprints, materials acquisition, staffing level scheduling, cost estimating, contract administration, record keeping, etc., is necessary.
The ability to coordinate several major activities at once, while analyzing and resolving specific problems, is essential.
A working knowledge of PC computer and associated equipment is helpful, along with skills in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project software.
Organizational skills are crucial in working with and providing direction to contract superintendents and other contractor personnel, and interacting with medical staff, administrators, and other hospital/clinic personnel, architects, and outside vendors.
Knowledge of NFPA 101, 72, 99, 110 and 1 life safety codes, AIA, ADA, and other specialty healthcare construction codes.

Responsibilities

Provides technical guidance to local management and construction services personnel. Educates contractors n various items such as, MHS policies and standards, communication, ILSM Measures and ICRA Procedures.
Serves as primary contact between Memorial Health System and contractors in areas of document interpretation, scheduling, on-site progress, staffing level monitoring, productivity, inspection, and quality standards.
Responsible for ensuring that adequate internal controls and review procedures are followed in order to eliminate conflicts, errors and omissions and for ensuring that all technical requirements are met.
Respond and/or coordinate all responses to all contractor Requests for Information.
Prepares or reviews reports on progress, materials used and costs, and adjusts work schedules as indicated by reports.
Monitors construction activities within federal, state, and local environmental rules and regulations.
Provides construction management, inspection, business development, proposal preparation and scope of work/cost definition.
Evaluates specifications to plan procedures and starting/completion times for each phase of construction.
Schedules and conducts bi-weekly construction meeting to review design and documentation as well as communicate weekly activities with stakeholders for all construction related projects.
Maintains construction precedents, standards, and policies. Insures compliance with Memorial Health System and legal requirements with respect to safety, hazardous and infectious material, etc.
Ensuring General Contractor field checks mechanical, electrical and medical systems in accordance with the contract.
Oversee total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule.
Responsible for project budgets and timely completion of projects.
Prepare project status metrics/reports; updating project management systems.
Daily review and communication for multiple on-going and proposed projects.
Accurately communicates project issues and activities to project team.
Occasional to moderate travel may be required.
Performs other related work as required or requested.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.