Project Manager - Healthcare

KFC Airport•Lihue, HI

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Bowers + Kubota Consulting is a full-service architectural, landscape architecture, engineering, planning, construction management, and project/program management firm that has been servicing the islands for more than forty years. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work both nationally and in Hawai'i, we are dedicated to delivering successful projects of superior quality to our clients through teamwork and integrity. The Project Manager plans, organizes, and manages scope, schedule and costs of projects. They foster positive Client relationships and directly interact with clients to negotiate contract terms, define scope, and maintain consistent communication.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 10 years construction experience with 3–5 years management experience in the healthcare industry.
Proficient in reading, understanding, and interpreting plans and specifications.
Understanding of building, project site systems, and construction methods.
Understand contract types and be able to properly administer the contract obligations.
Knowledge of the entire construction process including planning, design, preconstruction, procurement, permitting, performance monitoring, and closeout.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent problem solving/analysis skills.
Ability to interact effectively with clients, contractors, consultants, and employees at all levels.
Ability to advocate for the owner’s interests while maintaining productive relationships with contractors, designers, and regulatory agencies.
Self-starter with initiative, responsiveness, and strong follow-through.
Creative, collaborative, and a team player.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Able to prioritize and multitask while being proactive and aware of deadlines.
Able to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and written.
Ability to interact effectively with clients, contractors, consultants, and employees at all levels.
Proficient at MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, and Adobe).
Ability to work outside with increased noise levels and vibrations.
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and conditions that are associated with construction and development projects.
Positive service-oriented attitude toward the firm, our employees, and the clients.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare certifications associated with construction or facility management preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the project on behalf of the owner from pre-construction through closeout, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, schedule, and quality expectations.
Serve as the owner’s primary point of contact with the contractor, design team, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
Administer and enforce the terms of construction contracts, including monitoring compliance with scope, schedule, and performance requirements.
Coordinate with project teams to ensure alignment with project objectives.
Proactively identify potential delays, evaluate critical path impacts, and recommend corrective actions to protect the owner’s interests.
Coordinate project start-up including reviewing commencement documents and running a pre-construction meeting.
Review specifications for planning procedures, start and completion dates, staffing requirements for each phase of construction project.
Communicate task assignments and expectations to each team member.
Foster a collaborative and results-driven work environment.
Interpret specifications and company policies to subordinates and/or contractors and enforce safety regulations.
Analyzes and resolves work problems, including worker complaints.
Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and address issues promptly and ensure that project conforms to specifications, budget and schedule and initiate any repair or replacement needs and/or adjustment of working procedures.
Effectively communicate with the owner and project designer to resolve construction issues.
Review and approve invoices as required and submit approved bills to accounting department for processing and payment.
Communicate with contractors, team, and client regularly regarding how the project is improving.
Maintain thorough documentation of project decisions, issues, and contractual communications.
Follow established filing systems, tracking logs, and archiving standard as set forth by BK.
Review, evaluate, and recommend approval/rejection of Requests for Information (RFIs), submittmits, Change Orders, and pay applications.
Prepare and write up weekly and monthly reports.
Review and validate contractor schedules, including baseline schedules, monthly updates, and recovery plans.
Review Project Inspector Daily Reports and project photos.
Implement and enforce safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment.
Once work is finished, perform a final inspection with clients to ensure all items are completed as per contract.
Coordinate project closeout.
Perform other duties as assigned.