Facilities Project Manager

Mercy Cedar Rapids•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by providing an environment that allows for the perfect patient experience for patients and staff. This will be done by managing projects related to the physical facility that will enhance, improve, or maintain the level of care that is provided. This will also be done by wisely spending money that has been allocated to projects knowing that dollars saved can be reallocated to other patient centered initiatives.

Requirements

Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong leadership and communication skills
Must have advanced skill level in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project and working knowledge of Microsoft Access.
Attentive to detail
Organization and time management skills, communication skills (both verbal and written)
Willingness to work in a dynamic, cross-functional, team oriented environment
Ability to read and understand architectural, mechanical, and electrical drawings and specifications.
1-year related experience required.
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
Must have Valid Driver’s License
Must have and maintain a good driving record.
Motor vehicle record will be reviewed as part of the background check prior to hire or transfer.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Strata preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Follow Mercy Medical Center's standard project management process for all projects that are assigned.
Manage projects through the entire life cycle of the project (concept, planning, execution, and close-out).
During the process, oversee programming, design, estimation, purchasing, scheduling, construction, equipment, furniture, and IT installation and close-out.
Work closely with end-users, contractors, facilities staff, finance, IT, and others.
Coordinate with all groups and individuals involved.
Provide leadership and guidance to the group.
Develop high-level as well as detailed schedules for both individual projects and groups of projects.
Coordinate with other project managers so that all projects run smoothly.
Develop cost estimates for all portions of the project including design fees, construction, IT, furniture, and equipment costs.
Utilize Mercy's current software to process purchase orders, cost changes, change orders and other financial transactions related to capital development projects.
Handle financial documentation for capital projects including: project budgets, cash-flow projections, processing of invoices, and lien documentation.
Act as a resource and point of contact regarding project status updates for interested/affected parties
Prepare and distribute project correspondence such as contracts, submittal logs, meeting minutes.
Process project documentation such as expenses, contracts, and certificates of insurance, etc.
Implement close-out procedures for all assigned projects, including document review and final payment reconciliations.
Work with all Authorities Having Jurisdiction related to a project including local and state governments and fire marshals, The Joint Commission (TJC), and Iowa Department of Inspection and Appeals.
Work with-in the guidelines and restrictions of agencies providing funding for projects such as: Hall-Perrine Foundation, FEMA, US Economic Development Administration, and other Grant Agencies.
Understand the infrastructure systems of Mercy Medical Center's facilities.
Assist with facility planning and problem solving.
Manage Facilities related projects as assigned.
Understand TJC Requirements, specifically related to the Environment of Care.
Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.