Program Manager - Kansas City

Covalus•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

Covalus is a growing management consulting firm focused on healthcare construction. The Program Manager provides oversight of project management activities and overall performance for individual healthcare projects or programs. The role delivers project management services within an assigned geographic market, program, or client account to support the company’s strategic business objectives. The position involves leading project teams and consultants from feasibility through design, pre-construction, construction administration, cost control, and equipment installation, while coordinating closely with healthcare clients and other stakeholders. Most work is completed in a home or company office, with intermittent sitting, standing, and walking. Travel to client or project sites may account for 25–75% of the time required to perform the role. Travel by car, plane, or other transportation is required for owner and client meetings. Hazard exposure is mainly associated with job-site visits and travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or business administration.
Demonstrated professionalism and strong performance leading planning, design, pre-construction, contract negotiations, cost control, scheduling, and team coordination activities.
Advanced project budgeting, contract negotiation, and scheduling skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to analyze data to help clients and teams achieve project goals.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with executive-level healthcare clients, internally and externally.
Ability to multitask, work independently, and manage construction projects effectively and efficiently; self-motivated with a proactive attitude.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams.
Integrity and support for the company, its values, and employees, with a consistent focus on meeting or exceeding customer requirements and expectations.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills and ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively at all management levels while maintaining a professional attitude.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and willingness to learn new skills, accept challenges, and demonstrate growth potential.
Flexibility and ability to adapt to change.
Ability and willingness to travel to client and project sites, potentially 25–75% of the time, and attend owner/client meetings by car, plane, or other transportation.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of progressive healthcare development project management experience, including building strong cross-functional relationships and engaging and satisfying client stakeholders.
Experience with eBuilder, Bluebeam, and Smartsheet.

Responsibilities

Lead internal partners, design team members, and consultants in project feasibility analysis.
Interface with client project leads and administration teams, client user groups, property managers, and vendors.
Lead qualification, selection, and contract negotiations for architecture and engineering firms, general contractors, and other owner consultants.
Review, negotiate, and approve additional work and change-order requests from A/E firms, general contractors, and other owner consultants.
Supervise programming and planning efforts by the selected architect.
Perform site analysis and investigations.
Develop detailed project schedules.
Review and understand detailed project budgets.
Obtain required public project approvals, including CON, zoning, annexation, site plan approval, wetlands, and other processes.
Provide design direction and manage the overall design process.
Evaluate the adequacy of construction allowances, contingencies, and general conditions.
Provide construction administration in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Monitor general contractor performance for potential risks and provide leadership in project safety, quality, and infection prevention.
Provide project cost control and prepare timely, accurate monthly budget reports and invoices.
Oversee selection, procurement, delivery, and installation of medical and other equipment, signage, and furniture with applicable vendors and consultants.
Prepare monthly client reports and develop and monitor project performance indicators.
Create project overview and status report presentations for client administration.
Model behaviors consistent with company values and collaborate with colleagues to achieve client and company goals.
Take on additional responsibilities as they arise.