Senior Program Manager - Midwest

Covalus•,

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Covalus is a growing management consulting firm with an impact-driven culture focused on healthcare construction. We foster a culture of growth, impact, and empowerment for new ideas. As a Senior Program Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of a specific project or program, including leading client relationships to exceed expectations. Candidates are required to reside in the Midwest.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or business administration.
A minimum of 8 years of progressive healthcare project management experience.
Proven ability to build strong cross-functional relationships to ensure client stakeholders are engaged and satisfied.
Demonstrated high level of professionalism and performance leading planning, design, pre-construction, contract negotiations, cost control, scheduling, and team coordination activities.
Excellent project budgeting, contract negotiations, and scheduling skills.
Ability to prioritize and delegate responsibilities to internal direct reports and external partners.
Ability to read and interpret contracts, including a thorough understanding of contract documents, drawings, and specifications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to analyze data for clients and teams.
Must be able to maintain a professional attitude.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with executive-level external and internal healthcare clients.
Strong ability to multitask, work independently, and manage all aspects of construction projects effectively and efficiently.
Must be self-motivated and possess a proactive attitude.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to prioritize and adhere to tight deadlines.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with a desire to learn new skills, be challenged, and demonstrate growth potential.
Willingness to remain flexible and adapt to change.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrate knowledge of advanced contracting methods, including IPD and CPD.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency of Microsoft Office programs, including (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams).
eBuilder, Bluebeam, and Smartsheet experience is preferred.
Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting/exceeding client requirements and expectations.

Responsibilities

Interact regularly with clients to ensure goals and objectives are established and achieved, and develop/implement action plans to correct variances.
Manage scope, budget, schedule, quality, and risk.
Procure, negotiate, execute, administer, and close out contracts accurately, timely, and compliantly.
Identify complex project risks, lead constructability reviews, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.
Oversee the preparation of accurate, timely, and complete deliverables to the client and company.
Ensure proper utilization of in-house project management tools and provide input on the development of standards.
Collaborate with internal subject matter experts in the implementation of dashboard reporting tools.
Lead by example and model company values, including directly managing and leading project delivery resources/teams.
Develop and maintain detailed project/program outlines, including scope, deliverables, goals, and timelines.
Collaborate with internal subject matter experts in creating complete project budgets.
Oversee project cost control efforts, quality control, site management, and the preparation of monthly cost control budget reports and invoicing.
Provide coordination and leadership for cross-functional project teams to ensure project deliverables and timelines are met.
Identify, document, and mitigate key risks, issues, and dependencies across projects or programs, and recommend actions for successful completion.
Provide monitoring and support on program status, key performance indicators, and other metrics to stakeholders and leaders.
Conduct regular program reviews with key stakeholders and leadership.
Participate in and provide input into the marketing and business development of the company’s program management services, including client presentations and marketing media development.
Perform additional responsibilities as they become apparent.