Construction Project Manager

Encompass Health • Birmingham, AL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Project Manager manages implementation of approved capital design and construction projects. The role provides construction guidance, support, and oversight for corporate development projects, and assists field operations with construction completion and project turnover. The Project Manager reviews plans, specifications, schedules, project status, costs, and scope changes with contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and relevant Home Office departments.

The position manages projects from pre-construction through construction and post-construction, including budget and constructability input, site investigations, coordination meetings, contract and invoice review, and construction-site monitoring. It manages 4–8 projects with a combined capital value of $50–$100 million. Site visits are typically every four to six weeks or as needed; projects generally take six to twenty-four months to build. Travel of up to 25–30% is required. The position must be based at the Home Office in Birmingham, Alabama.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in the construction field, with a strong emphasis on project management.
• Must be able to work from the Home Office in Birmingham, Alabama.
• Travel up to 25–30% is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Building Construction, Architecture, or Civil Engineering.
• Five years of healthcare construction project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage owner consultants, contractors, and vendors through pre-construction, construction, and post-construction.
• Assist with required regulatory notifications and assess their impact on project costs and schedules.
• Analyze estimates and quotes from general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Assess materials, labor, and equipment requirements to determine whether the scope of work supports project goals.
• Provide budget and constructability feedback during pre-design.
• Conduct site investigations at existing facilities to ensure pre-design plans are constructible and allow ongoing, unencumbered patient care.
• Lead and participate in coordination meetings with internal and external team members.
• Make decisions on issues that arise.
• Monitor architects’ schedules and quality-control processes.
• Meet with state and local authorities to represent the company’s interests on project scope, design, and code issues.
• Review final contractor bids with Preconstruction as part of the project estimate.
• Process architect, engineer, and contractor contracts and invoices, and compare charges with contracts to verify legitimacy.
• Visit construction sites approximately every four to six weeks or as needed.
• Observe construction activity to verify conformance with contract documents and workmanship quality.
• Observe contractor field-management personnel to verify projects are managed properly and efficiently.
• Evaluate and monitor contractor planning and scheduling to support timely completion.
• Follow up on and respond to coordination problems arising during installation of different systems.
• Maintain relationships with hospital administration and manage expectations.
• Manage 4–8 projects with a total capital value of $50–$100 million.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Paid time off that accrues over time.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed