Senior Project Manager, Design and Construction

Wellstar Health System
Onsite

About The Position

This role involves managing multiple multi-million dollar healthcare construction and renovation projects. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the full project lifecycle, from scope development to post-occupancy, and will interact with hospital leadership. The position requires strong financial, technological, and innovative skills to ensure projects are completed in accordance with department policies and procedures.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field
  • 20 years’ experience in project management
  • Minimum 7 years to ten years experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
  • Included in the experience should be project management of multiple jobs simultaneously ranging from $3M to $200M+
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and leadership/management.
  • Computer skills including professional, written communication skills using e-mail and other written presentation programs (Powerpoint, Word, MS Office).
  • Proficiency using MS Excel, MS Project, and experience with budgeting/ accounting web-based programs.
  • Within one year of being employed by WellStar, receive a Certified Healthcare Constructor Certificate, or other similar professional license, and maintain

Nice To Haves

  • Certified Architectural Degree Preferred or Physical Engineer preferred

Responsibilities

  • Works independently, or with a team, to provide full service project management on all projects assigned from initial scope development through project occupancy and post occupancy issues.
  • Manages each design and construction project assigned, from the project scope inception, initial budget creation, and schedule definition, through each stage of procurement required by policy, and management of design, consultant involvement, construction, user coordination, approvals, FFE procurement and installation, and other components for a complete occupancy and close out of a project.
  • Participates in the planning and formulation of design alternatives and solutions for major construction projects; provides conceptual estimates, feasibility studies and cost estimates, total project scheduling, and coordination in the production of basic design plans and construction documents.
  • Develops and administers project budgets, contracts, schedules, and quality control provisions; performs project cost estimating and value engineering, as appropriate.
  • Maintain project information and tools digitally and keep all project records electronically updated for quick retrieval.
  • Oversees all aspects of the day-to-day management of design and construction projects; monitors and coordinates work performed by architectural, engineering, consultant, and construction firms.
  • Directs work sequencing to expedite project delivery and to minimize disruption of ongoing facility operations.
  • Reviews and interprets proposed designs, architectural drawings and building specifications for appropriateness and completeness.
  • Authorizes the issuance of contracts, purchase orders, and change orders, and approves contractor invoices for payment.
  • Assembles scope of work documents, project schedule, and total project estimate for approval by leadership.
  • Researches and prepares various reports pertaining to operations, equipment, policies, procedures and/or other issues as appropriate.
  • Provides technical guidance and/or supervision to architects, design engineers, consultants and building contractors.
  • Meets with state and local authorities to represent the company’s interest on project scope, design issues and code issues.
  • Represents the system in business with customers, consultants, contractors and other public and/or private agencies and organizations.
  • Develops and delivers presentations.
  • Negotiates and manages contractual arrangements.
  • Makes complex operating, administrative, and procedural decisions.
  • Reviews a project scope at any stage for potential issues with respect to ICRA and/or PCRA policies, with concentration on Infection Control proactive problem solving and solution generating.
  • Manages a PCRA policy by all required parties for completion and leadership approval.
  • Maintains a working knowledge and ensures system construction complies with all: a) NFPA Codes, b) JCAHO Standards, c) OSHA Requirements, d) all applicable County/City/State Building Codes.
  • Manages the departmental requirements for the JCAHO Environment of Care Standards.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Benefits

  • Support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life.
  • Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
  • Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems.
  • Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.
  • Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care.
  • Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality.
  • Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.
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