Director Project Management

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • New Orleans, LA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

This job provides a service-oriented approach to facilitate the planning, design and construction needs of the organization. Manages projects, supervises bid openings, writes contracts, changes orders and pay requests and inspections. Prepares jobs for bid, start-up and completion in a timely efficient manner. Performs other duties as assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10 years project management, process improvement, design and/or construction administration
• 5 years supervisory experience
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Architect or Engineer
• 2 years hospital design/construction experience

Responsibilities

• Manages projects, supervises bid openings, writes contracts, changes orders and pay requests and inspections.
• Prepares jobs for bid, start-up and completion in a timely efficient manner.
• Interfaces on feasibility and constructability of projects as they relate to company standards and provides monthly project status reports relative to schedules and budgets.
• Coordinates design/construction with Facilities Planning and Real Estate/Corporate Services within department and assigns workload to appropriate department personnel and provides continuous monitoring to ensure adequate project management and even workloads.
• Coordinates department and contractor with Facilities Management, Safety and Security and other interdisciplinary departments.
• Implements start-up procedures and building commissioning/occupancy.
• Coordinates with and acts as liaison between company user groups and outside consultants (Architects and Engineers) during planning, design and construction process.
• Supervises revisions of plans and specifications during design process.
• Maintains current knowledge of Life Safety codes, state and local building codes as well as standards and healthcare design and construction guidelines.
• Reviews all construction and consultant service contracts and coordinates with legal counsel.
• Ensures that all contractual agreements are strictly adhered to by all parties throughout design and construction processes.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

Benefits

• Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

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