Project Manager - Facilities Project Services

Mayo Clinic•La Crosse, WI

About The Position

The Project Manager provides professional engineering and architectural oversight, construction procurement, and real property stewardship at Mayo Clinic. The role applies knowledge of state and regulatory guidelines and codes and may involve meetings with local and state building officials, fire marshals, and departments of health. Acting as the Owner's contracting officer, the Project Manager uses advanced negotiation skills and a range of contracting options. The Project Manager leads low- to medium-risk projects, ensuring completion on time, within budget, and within approved scope. Responsibilities include establishing implementation plans and budgets; directing problem-solving and decisions; tracking project budgets and schedules; and providing matrix supervision to staff from Mayo departments, consultants, and contractors or vendors. The role manages multiple Facilities projects simultaneously, from work orders through larger projects, and coordinates all phases of project delivery, including initiation, programming, approvals, design, construction, and occupancy. The Project Manager works with users to address their needs during design and keeps them informed as projects progress. The position advises senior leaders and administrative staff on progress and collaborates with internal and external groups to meet cost, schedule, and quality objectives. Off-hours oversight or crisis management may sometimes be required. The incumbent may drive a Mayo Clinic vehicle regularly or occasionally and is expected to stay current with project and construction industry processes, technology, and delivery methods.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in project or construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field.
At least 3 years of post-academic experience managing design and construction phases for projects.
Demonstrated estimating experience and understanding of various project delivery systems.
Ability to administer contracts and construction documents.
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to balance the workload of multiple projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to compose correspondence and memoranda.
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and scheduling computer programs.
Ability to demonstrate project management skills and initiative.
Valid driver's license and satisfactory motor vehicle record.
Must be eligible to work without visa sponsorship or transfer; Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Nice To Haves

Professional licensure in the degreed field.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering and architectural oversight, construction procurement, and real property stewardship.
Apply relevant state and regulatory guidelines and codes, and meet with building officials, fire marshals, or departments of health as needed.
Act as the Owner's contracting officer and use negotiation skills and contracting options.
Lead low- to medium-risk projects to completion on time, within budget, and within approved scope.
Lead project problem-solving and decision-making, and direct the development and tracking of project budgets and schedules.
Establish project implementation plans and budgets.
Provide matrix supervision to internal staff, external consultants, and contractor or vendor resources.
Manage multiple Facilities projects simultaneously, from work orders to larger projects.
Manage project phases including initiation, programming, approvals, design, construction, and occupancy.
Ensure user group needs are addressed during design and keep users apprised of progress during design and construction.
Advise senior leaders and administrative staff of project progress.
Work proactively with internal and external groups to achieve project cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
Provide off-hours general oversight or crisis management when required.
Stay current with project and construction industry processes, technology, and project delivery methods.