Real Estate Planning Project Manager

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

9d•$91,395 - $141,648

About The Position

The Real Estate Planning Project Manager oversees strategic planning, development, and execution of real estate and facility projects in a healthcare setting. The role ensures facilities support clinical operations, regulatory compliance, and long-term organizational goals. Responsibilities span project planning and delivery, compliance and risk management, financial oversight, and communication with clinical departments, administration, vendors, executive leadership, and board members.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field; a combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
At least 3 years of experience in facility management, construction, or project management in the healthcare industry.
Proficiency in standard Microsoft desktop software, including MS Projects, AutoCAD or Revit, and e-Builder.
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Able to travel by car to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
Able to stoop, kneel, and squat; work may involve sitting, walking, and standing.
Ability to recall information, reason, solve problems, hear, speak clearly, write legibly, read, and think logically.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Project Management, Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
PMP certification.
Lean certification.
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Five years of experience in facility management, construction, or project management in the healthcare industry.
Ability to manage multiple goals and deadlines while keeping the big picture in view.
Ability to build strong networks and relationships at executive levels, with technology and solutions groups, customers, and vendors.
Excellent written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills.
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the real estate team and senior leadership to align real estate strategies with healthcare delivery goals.
Conduct feasibility studies, site selection, schematic design, design development, construction document and administration work, and space utilization analyses.
Participate in facility master plan development as required.
Lead capital projects from concept through completion, including renovations, expansions, and new construction.
Lead development of project bid and/or proposal scopes in coordination with supply chain.
Select and negotiate appropriate architectural and engineering service contracts with supply chain and legal.
Manage project scope, budget, timeline, and quality standards.
Coordinate design meetings with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
Coordinate completed design projects for handoff to construction teams.
Ensure project scope remains within established budget and timeline parameters.
Document design meeting information and maintain information and communication records for the real estate portfolio.
Ensure projects comply with healthcare regulations, including Joint Commission, OSHA, ADA, CMS, and FGI requirements.
Oversee environmental and safety risk assessments.
Ensure processes and policies are followed, including significant transaction processes required by the Board of Directors.
Prepare and manage project budgets and financial forecasts.
Create Workday and Strata documents to support projects.
Evaluate cost-saving opportunities and return on investment.
Develop SBAR documentation to justify project overruns.
Serve as liaison between clinical departments, administration, and external vendors.
Provide regular updates to executive leadership and board members.