Project Manager Design and Construction

Catholic Health•Melville, NY

20h

About The Position

The Project Manager Design and Construction assists Catholic Health’s Real Estate Development & Facilities (RED&F) department with planning, coordinating, monitoring, and directing design and construction activities and facility capital projects. The position is directly responsible for the progress, completion, and closeout of assigned capital projects in the Suffolk region. Responsibilities include evaluating design documents, developing project budgets for approval, managing and reporting on design, procurement, and construction progress, tracking costs against budget, evaluating additional scope and change orders, preparing cost reports and schedules, conducting punch lists, and maintaining project documentation. The role coordinates construction activities with project stakeholders to deliver projects safely and in a way that meets the needs of the existing entity. The employee may be based at an entity hospital campus depending on the locations of assigned projects and supports the Capital Delivery executive responsible for the region. The position also provides support to the AVP Capital Delivery and RED&F office, works with consultants, contractors, vendors, and regulatory agencies, and uses AutoCAD and project management software as required.

Requirements

Five years of design and construction experience in a major facility setting.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, construction engineering, facility engineering/management, a related field, or business administration is preferred.
AutoCAD skills.
Ability to concentrate on detail.
Ability to remember multiple tasks.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent computer skills.
Ability to function on a team.
Ability to work well in stressful situations.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and climb, and to carry items.
Ability to lift or lower up to 15 pounds occasionally and up to and over 50 pounds rarely.
Visual and hearing acuity.
Fine hand/eye coordination.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, construction engineering, facility engineering/management, a related field, or business administration.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned facility capital projects through design, procurement, construction, and closeout.
Plan, coordinate, monitor, and direct design and construction activities for facility capital projects.
Evaluate design documents for accuracy and completeness.
Develop project budgets for approval by entity Administration and track completed work against budget.
Manage and report on design, procurement, and construction progress.
Evaluate additional work scope and proposed change orders, and prepare project cost reports.
Prepare project schedules and work to maintain them.
Conduct punch lists on completed projects and maintain project documentation.
Coordinate construction activities with project stakeholders to support safe delivery and the needs of the existing entity.
Manage project meetings with vendors and entity stakeholders, including agendas, action items, and next steps.
Coordinate with consultants and vendors and provide information needed to expedite projects.
Maintain project updates and records in the ACAD/electronic database system and provide requested information to staff.
Attend project meetings and complete necessary follow-up.
Prepare contract documents for bidding to outside contractors and vendors as required.
Provide project interaction and clarification to contractors, designers, and project stakeholders.
Prepare and follow up on documentation required by local agencies, including building, zoning/planning, and health departments.
Take and maintain project photographs and a log to document work progress.
Ensure appropriate documentation and training are available on site for applicable Joint Commission, Department of Health, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction requirements related to life safety and utilities.
Oversee design activities and facilitate development of project objectives with in-house teams or hired design consultants.
Perform tasks requested by the AVP or assigned Capital Delivery executive, such as reports and letters.
Work with local and state regulatory agencies.
Use AutoCAD software as required and assist in maintaining AutoCAD files.
Perform periodic construction-site inspections to ensure quality standards are met.
Focus on safety and ensure construction companies have and follow a strong safety program.
Update capital project progress in appropriate tracking systems or project management information systems and use project management software as required.
Aid in the orientation of new employees.
Provide support functions for the AVP Capital Delivery and the RED&F office.