Project Engineer Plan Design

Parkland Health•Narragansett, RI

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About The Position

The Project Engineer Plan Design supports the management of planning, design, and construction activities associated with Parkland Health, ensuring that projects meet the District’s mission and goals, comply with applicable laws, and address user needs. The role supports Planning, Design and Construction (PDC) Program Managers in owner-representative program and project management throughout design and construction, including infection control, impact planning, utility disruptions, project status meetings, and end-user activities. The position assists with conceptual planning, programming, budgeting, schedules, safety plans, quality goals, consultant and contractor selection and management, change orders, procurement documents, and contract negotiations. It also supports project management tools and department databases, contributes to annual PDC goals and objectives, and helps coordinate design, construction, end users, stakeholders, and management. The role supports patient safety and stakeholder interests, and helps assess complex issues and present clear options and recommended actions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, business, or a related field.
One year of project management support experience in a construction or design environment that included elements of program management for owner representation.
Ability to solve problems and offer creative solutions.
Support and willingness to learn to manage multiple minor construction projects from start to finish.
Willingness to learn to read architectural, mechanical, and electrical drawings.
Support and willingness to learn project planning and budgeting at all stages of development.
Basic knowledge of industry-accepted project management methods, tools, and conventions.
Support and willingness to learn current city, state, and federal laws and regulations applicable to health care construction projects, as well as code and regulatory aspects of design, construction, and furnishings, fixtures, and equipment.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the stated education and experience specifications.

Nice To Haves

One year of large acute care hospital project management support experience.

Responsibilities

Support PDC Program Managers in managing and controlling program activities as the owner representative through all phases of design and construction, including infection control, impact planning, utility disruptions, project status meetings, and end-user activities.
Provide owner-representative program and project management support for conceptual planning, programming, and budgeting of assigned projects.
Assist Program Managers with developing project budgets, schedules, safety plans, and quality goals.
Assist with the selection and management of consultants, contractors, and vendors; support negotiation of change orders and recommend approvals to management.
Support preparation of bid invitations and requests for proposals, and support contract negotiations for projects and services.
Maintain positive working relationships and communication with management, vendors, contractors, architects, outside organizations, and Parkland staff.
Assist with implementation of PDC project management tools and applications, and with department database collection, input, retention, and retrieval.
Assist in developing annual goals and objectives for Planning, Design and Construction that support Parkland’s mission.
Support management and control of the design development process, keeping patient safety and stakeholder interests at the forefront of decisions.
Coordinate design, construction, end users, stakeholders, and management team members, ensuring priorities, needs, and milestones receive appropriate attention and resolution.
Help manage complicated issues by exploring options, refining information, and presenting clearly defined options or resolutions with a recommended course of action to stakeholders.