Project Manager - Medical Equipment Planning

Colliers Project Leaders•Edmonton, AB

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

At Colliers Project Leaders, we deliver capital project solutions to fulfill our clients’ needs across the built environment. The work we do makes a difference in communities and for the people who live there. We have a passion for it. Our commitment to realizing our clients' vision inspires us to look beyond the immediate – to the possibilities of what we can achieve together. We are 18,000 projects and counting – improving lives and helping shape the growth of sustainable, progressive and inclusive communities. In this role, the Project Manager will apply their knowledge and expertise in the field of healthcare facilities including new builds and redevelopment projects. The individual must demonstrate a developing project portfolio, where they have led some medical equipment planning projects from beginning to end. You will become a vital contributor to our mission of creating end-to-end, customized, and high-quality project outcomes. In this role, you will have the opportunity to assist with furniture and equipment procurement, and move management/operational readiness activities, working alongside a multi-sector, non-vendor specific team with national exposure. Our unique business unit offers unparalleled opportunities for experience, growth, and job satisfaction.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience overseeing medical equipment planning projects
Experience in Design Build Finance and Maintain projects highly desirable
Knowledge of the Capital Planning Processes
Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare related field and a minimum of 3 years of related experience in one of the following areas: Biomedical Engineering, Operating Room/ Intensive Care nursing, Cardiovascular nursing and/or Respiratory Therapy, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Medical Device Reprocessing, Laboratory Services, Diagnostic Imaging
A combination of a Diploma/Degree and a minimum of 3 years’ related experience in one of the above will be considered
Excellent project management and organization skills;
Ability to lead multiple projects concurrently;
Effectively influences others and successfully resolves a variety of client, project and technical issues;
Significant knowledge in various medical equipment types and systems;
In-depth understanding of healthcare organizations and their operational constraints;
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills;
Strong technological skills, including a working knowledge of scheduling (MS Project), word processing (Word) and spreadsheet (Excel) software applications.

Responsibilities

Lead projects from beginning to end.
Prepare and manage project plans, resources, and schedules; evaluate medical facilities requirements and provide planning and options for client consideration;
Communicate directly with clinical user groups, design professionals, and multidisciplinary teams;
Coordinate with clinical and technical specialists and Assistant Project Managers to complete project requirements within the agreed schedule;
Maintain proactive communication with the project in the management of activities and deliverables;
Lead user groups through the requirements determination for department and room-by-room planning and selection of medical equipment;
Oversee medical equipment inventory activities and recommend existing equipment for future transfer;
Oversee the preparation and issue of deliverable reports for the client;
Prepare and review medical equipment procurement and bid documents;
Guide clients in the installation and commissioning of medical equipment;
Develop and maintain working relationships with vendors, obtaining equipment specification details and budget as applicable
Attend and/or co-ordinate vendor demonstrations in-house, or showroom visits as applicable
Assist with the development of RFP documentation and technical requirements for medical equipment
Foster a positive team environment and provide necessary coaching/mentoring support
Contribute to the development of our delivery processes, systems and tools.
Update and maintain global and project databases
Read / review design drawings for creation of project-specific databases and operational considerations based on equipment utility implications
Participate in team meetings and attend client site meetings as required
Work independently and as part of a team in the absence of supervision
Communicate with project stakeholders to answer questions, interpret data and explain requirements, regulations and procedures as applicable
Deliver project cost estimates for inclusion in proposals, bids and project reports
Maintain knowledge and understanding of emerging technologies and products