Project Manager, Construction and Planning - System Construction and Space - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Union)

Keck Medicine of USC•Los Angeles, CA

12d•$110,240 - $181,896•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager with healthcare experience will support HCAi/OSHPD 1/inpatient hospital portfolio. This role is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of small to mid-sized projects, defining and documenting project objectives and scope. The Project Manager will be responsible for project execution, construction management planning, design, and procedures. This includes overseeing and coordinating planning, design, bidding, and budget, and leading projects successfully through construction, fit-up, and close-out. The Project Manager will ensure all metrics ("KPI") are documented and met, communicating all risks and deviations to upper management. This role will oversee vendors, consultants, and contractors allocated to the project and will serve as an advisor, subject matter expert, and resource to project staff to resolve technical or operational projects. The Project Manager will report to the Associate Administrator of Design and Construction Planning and is accountable to meet the needs and priorities of the health systems strategy, planning, and construction department.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree B.A or B.S. in Architecture, Interior Design, Project Management, Construction Management or related field; Combination of experience and education may substitute.
5 years Five (5) years or more of direct project management experience with two (2) or more years of direct healthcare construction management experience.
Experience in planning, design, construction, and project management of tenant improvement projects.
Experience with OSHPD 1 & 3.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal construction regulatory requirements for the healthcare industry.
In-depth understanding of construction procedures, methodologies, process, and project management principles.
Expertise in project administration, including cost control and documentation.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Familiarity with leases and work letters to ensure critical dates, deliverables and communication requirements are met per lease provisions.
Excellent time management, organizational and communication skills.
Ability to direct and manage multiple projects from beginning to end.
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

Nice To Haves

Proficient in AutoCad, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.), Visio, Procore

Responsibilities

Serves as project manager responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of small to mid-sized construction projects.
Creates project objectives and work scope.
Creates and implements project execution and construction management plans and procedures, and communication and risk mitigation plans.
Develops project reports required to keep all relevant parties informed on status of time and cost elements of project.
Overviews and coordinates planning, design, design phase estimating and monitoring of construction by the architect/engineers of project to ensure its delivery in accordance with construction contract and university requirements and standards.
Collaborates with design and construction professionals from various disciplines to ensure successful integration of design and construction and development of drawings and specifications that ensure successful delivery of project within budget and on time.
Establishes schedule that meets client’s needs.
Monitors and controls schedule throughout project delivery cycle to ensure that project is delivered within client’s time expectations.
Collaborates with client and city officials to facilitate timely and effective participation in the project.
Oversees project team members, consultants and contractors allocated to project.
Identifies potential problems and resolves all project issues in a time effective manner.
Lead or contribute to the development of program or project scope statements, in consultation with Construction Director and applicable stakeholders.
Ensure alignment and understanding of program / project scope and objectives with the organization's strategic objectives in consultation with Design standards and applicable stakeholders.
Raise awareness of any misalignment or misunderstanding of project scope and objectives with design standards, approved project charter and applicable stakeholders.
Ensure that all impacted areas are identified, and that appropriate resources are engaged to participate in the scope definition process.
Ensure that project scope, requirements and approvals comply with current governance guidelines and methodology.
Monitor scope requirements and identify scope-related gaps and issues.
Ensure that all project dependencies/linkages are identified.
Obtain agreement on project scope from strategy, planning, construction office and applicable stakeholders, and ensures that requirements signoff is obtained.
Ensure that all project deliverables and success criteria are identified.
Manage / support project scope and objectives throughout the project lifecycle, as needed (e.g., revised scope definition, scope creep).
Establish / implement / comply with change management processes to drive effective project execution.
Manage project budgets and ensure appropriate cost controls.
Apply project life cycle methodology and tools (e.g., Capital Plan, Procore, Microsoft Project) to drive project quality.
Ensure that all project deliverables are in compliance with applicable standards and regulations (e.g., design guidelines, AHJ, HIPAA, ADA, OSHPD).
Monitor and document project milestones and outcomes throughout the project lifecycle to ensure adherence to established quality standards.
Ensure that all project deliverables are on track throughout the project lifecycle, and take appropriate action when needed.
Develops and manages project budgets and schedules in conformance with available funds and scope of work that delivers agreed programmatic requirements.
Reviews changes requested by project stakeholders and provides advice and recommendations to supervisor on budget, time, and scope implications.
Monitors and controls costs throughout project delivery cycle to ensure project is delivered within clients’ cost expectations.
Authorizes expenditures and monitors account reconciliation and status to ensure compliance with health systems guidelines and policies.
Prepares and/or directs the preparation of financial reports as required and requested.
Complies with hospital guidelines and standards and all appropriate government codes and regulations; ensures project compliance with Joint Commission interim life safety standards.
Collaborates with the facilities planner to develop project charters for all assigned projects.
Ensures project compliance with hospital infection control procedures; ensures that design standards are maintained.
Identify/prioritize potential risks / issues in a timely way throughout the project life cycle.
Ensure adherence to established risk management approaches to identify, analyze and mitigate project risks / issues, as applicable.
Develop / implement contingency and recovery plans when deliverables / milestones are missed (e.g., identify critical path, document plan for getting back on plan / schedule).
Review / monitor project progress and outcomes throughout the project lifecycle to identify emerging risks / issues.
Analyze and ensure resolution of identified risks and issues, collaborating with and obtaining approvals from Construction Director and applicable stakeholders as needed.
Manage vendor relationships and/or obtain required contract approvals, as needed.
Develop / generate / distribute project reports / documentation to applicable stakeholders (e.g., project status, metrics, outcomes, issues, risks, opportunities).
Execute ongoing project documentation storage (e.g., project repository management, documentation management).
Provide project updates, progress reports, including two-week look ahead.
Maintain up to date progress updates in Procore.