Senior Project Manager, Design & Construction

University of Chicago Medicine • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Join a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Senior Project Manager in the Renovation and construction Department. The Senior Project Manager represents the Hospital Facilities Planning, Design, and Construction Department, providing Project Management services for the development, design, construction, completion, and activation of University of Chicago Medical Center projects. Essential Job Functions: Provide Project Management services for capital construction projects by managing cost, scope, schedule, resources, and risk. Candidate will develop and document the intended scope, identify associated costs and schedule based on that scope, and identify required internal and external resources required to deliver the scope. The candidate will identify risks to project delivery and develop mitigating strategies to avoid or minimize potential negative outcomes. Manage and report variance according to the developed plan Candidate will provide on-site supervision of construction phases by chairing owner-architect-contractor progress meetings to ensure the project is completed in a manner consistent with the contract documents and intended scope Provide oversight to all project delivery activities, including support during planning and activation phases. Manage a matrixed organization for successful project delivery. These include resources internal and external to the department within the Medical Center enterprise Direct and manage resources external to the enterprise, such as contracted designers, builders, skilled trades, and other professional service providers or vendors Continually monitor outside influences such as regulatory agencies, market, and technology changes that support or hinder the efficient accomplishment of department processes and procedures Provide project controls by updating the ledger software to monitor invoices and expenses. Manage and update project schedules within the identified software. Develop project charters for scope identification and documentation. Manage and document project issues and risks. Provide change management by documenting alterations to the project plan and maintaining up-to-date change logs Manage multiple projects simultaneously, understanding interdependencies and constrained resources. Phase projects accordingly to meet client needs as they affect direct patient care Perform other departmental duties as identified and assigned by senior management

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management preferred) or an equivalent amount of education/experience in these fields would be considered in lieu of a specific degree in the design or construction industry
• A minimum of ten (fifteen preferred) years in the construction industry, providing significant project management experience
• Experience in managing scope, schedule, cost, risk, and resources in a capital design and construction setting
• Demonstrated ability to provide project management phases of initiation, design, implementation, and project closing in a design and construction environment.
• Demonstrated ability to control the project while managing scope, schedule, cost, risk, and resources
• Knowledge of building codes, City of Chicago codes and regulations, and other regulatory compliance in the design and construction industry
• Demonstrated ability to manage several projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability for problem solving, critical thinking, independent work, technical and administrative skills, and computer literacy.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in design or construction.
• Experience in healthcare settings strongly desired.
• Research settings strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience in formal project management rigor and discipline strongly preferred (advanced project management classes, PMP, etc)
• Professional Certification (Architect, Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management)

Responsibilities

• Provide Project Management services for capital construction projects by managing cost, scope, schedule, resources, and risk.
• Develop and document the intended scope, identify associated costs and schedule based on that scope, and identify required internal and external resources required to deliver the scope.
• Identify risks to project delivery and develop mitigating strategies to avoid or minimize potential negative outcomes.
• Manage and report variance according to the developed plan
• Provide on-site supervision of construction phases by chairing owner-architect-contractor progress meetings to ensure the project is completed in a manner consistent with the contract documents and intended scope
• Provide oversight to all project delivery activities, including support during planning and activation phases.
• Manage a matrixed organization for successful project delivery. These include resources internal and external to the department within the Medical Center enterprise
• Direct and manage resources external to the enterprise, such as contracted designers, builders, skilled trades, and other professional service providers or vendors
• Continually monitor outside influences such as regulatory agencies, market, and technology changes that support or hinder the efficient accomplishment of department processes and procedures
• Provide project controls by updating the ledger software to monitor invoices and expenses.
• Manage and update project schedules within the identified software.
• Develop project charters for scope identification and documentation.
• Manage and document project issues and risks.
• Provide change management by documenting alterations to the project plan and maintaining up-to-date change logs
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, understanding interdependencies and constrained resources.
• Phase projects accordingly to meet client needs as they affect direct patient care
• Perform other departmental duties as identified and assigned by senior management

Benefits

• UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
• Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.
• Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees