Senior Construction Project Manager - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware

Nemours Children's Health • Wilmington, DE

53d • Onsite

About The Position

Nemours is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Wilmington, DE. This role is responsible for superior design and construction project management of minor and major renovations and new construction projects across the Nemours enterprise in the Delaware Valley region. The primary focus is on managing the timely delivery, quality, safety, cost, and client department satisfaction of these projects. The position involves collaborative work with planning and interior design staff within Nemours' Corporate Facilities Department. The Project Manager will be the key leader in establishing and achieving project budgets that ensure good stewardship of resources, setting and meeting project timelines that align with organizational objectives, and ensuring the quality and safety of project delivery. Responsibilities include managing and reporting on projects from the design phase through occupancy and punch list completion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required; significant healthcare construction project management experience may be considered in place of a Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in Owner’s representative project management at a healthcare facility or similar facility desired.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills and success in dealing with high-level administration.
• Knowledge of various codes, procedures, etc., that apply to hospitals such as NFPA 99, FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals and Outpatient Facilities, NFPA 101, etc.
• Familiarity with design and construction contracting methods and AIA standard agreements.
• Basic capabilities of Microsoft Office programs required.
• Ability to effectively and professionally represent the department in a positive manner.
• Skilled in working in and creating a team atmosphere.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineering (PE) or Architect registration preferred, but not required.
• Management of groups of trades and crafts persons, contract and budget administration, a plus.
• Experience with e-Builder project management software, Microsoft Project or other scheduling software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects from concept to turnover and occupancy in support of new construction and renovation needs, aligned with Nemours' Strategic goals; projects range from under $20k to $50 Million +.
• Work with stakeholders to determine the most appropriate project delivery method; assemble design consultant teams tailored to specific project needs, following Nemours' competitive solicitation process; lead construction manager RFP or contractor bidding exercises accordingly.
• Establish conceptual level Total Project Budget and Master Project Schedule utilizing e-Builder project management software; update and submit budget and schedule at each project milestone for Administration approval; Track, monitor, and achieve established project budgets and schedules; provide critical review of change orders to cost and time to minimize variation from budget and master schedule.
• Review progress and final project drawings and specifications to ensure quality of delivery and compliance with code requirements and contract documents; Lead design review process with all stakeholders, relying on knowledge of regulatory agency codes, standards and general requirements for healthcare construction.
• Coordinate project activities with hospital associates to minimize impacts to families and patients; host daily or weekly meetings with department, contractors and end users to communicate and coordinate activities.
• Present projects at PCRA/ICRA Committee for review. Maintain strict facility ICRA requirements with contractors in coordination with Nemours Facilities, Safety, and Infection Prevention departments.
• Manage the successful completion, turnover, and closeout of construction and renovation projects and compliance with applicable codes and facility standards; actively manage project contractors, subcontractors and vendors for adherence to Nemours quality, delivery, cost and safety expectations; coordinate completion of all inspection and certification requirements.
• Confirm and communicate project goals and potential barriers or risks and recommended countermeasures to all project stakeholders and Administration throughout the project.
• Additional miscellaneous duties and responsibilities may be assigned from time to time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior