Program Manager - Kansas City

Covalus•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

Covalus is a growing management consulting firm serving the healthcare construction sector. 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. It includes leading project planning, design, pre-construction, construction administration, cost control, scheduling, and coordination with clients, design teams, contractors, vendors, and internal partners. The position is primarily performed from a home or company office, with travel to client or project sites potentially required for 25–75% of the time.

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 and communicate effectively at all management levels.
Ability to interact effectively with executive-level healthcare clients, both external and internal.
Ability to multitask, work independently, and manage construction projects effectively and efficiently; self-motivation and a proactive attitude.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams.
Integrity and commitment to company values, employees, and meeting or exceeding customer requirements and expectations.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, learn new skills, accept challenges, and demonstrate growth potential.
Flexibility and adaptability as the company grows.

Nice To Haves

Preferred minimum of 5 years of progressive healthcare development project management experience, including building 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 architecture and engineering firms, general contractors, and other owner consultants.
Supervise the selected architect’s programming and planning efforts.
Perform site analysis and investigations.
Develop detailed 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 invoicing.
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.