Program Manager - Bentonville

Covalus•Bentonville, AR

About The Position

Covalus is seeking a Program Manager to oversee project management activities and the overall performance of individual healthcare projects or programs within an assigned geographic market, program, or client account. The role provides project management services to support the company’s strategic business objectives and offers exposure to a variety of healthcare projects. The Program Manager works with clients, internal partners, design teams, consultants, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders throughout planning, design, pre-construction, and construction. 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. The employee must be able to travel by car, plane, or other forms of transportation for owner and client meetings. Hazard exposure is mainly limited to job-site visits and travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or business administration.
At least 5 years of progressive healthcare development project management experience, including building cross-functional relationships and engaging and satisfying client stakeholders.
Demonstrated professionalism and 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 external and internal healthcare clients.
Ability to multitask, work independently, and manage construction projects effectively and efficiently; self-motivation and 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, with the ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of management and maintain a professional attitude.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, learn new skills, take on challenges, and demonstrate growth potential.
Willingness to remain flexible and adapt to change as the company grows.
Ability to travel by car, plane, or other transportation for owner and client meetings.

Nice To Haves

Experience with eBuilder, Bluebeam, or Smartsheet.

Responsibilities

Lead internal partners, design team members, and other 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 certificates of need, 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 the company’s values and collaborate with colleagues to meet client goals, business objectives, and company goals.
Take on additional responsibilities that may arise beyond those outlined.