Senior Project Manager - Real Estate Design and Construction

Mercy Health • Detroit, MI

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager leads the design and construction of capital projects in Mercy Health’s northwest Ohio region, including the Toledo and Springfield markets. The role serves as the owner’s representative on multiple projects, coordinating internal and external cross-functional teams and managing project scope, contracts, meetings, schedules, quality, regulatory compliance, proposals, invoices, and closeout. Projects may include new construction, renovations, and major repairs. The manager works with internal clients and stakeholders and oversees designers, contractors, and vendors to meet project goals, communicate progress, and monitor budgets. Individual project budgets range from $500,000 to $150 million, with responsibility for up to 30 projects per year.

The position is primarily remote/work from home, with onsite attendance as needed for projects. The hire must live within driving distance—two hours or less—from Toledo, Ohio. The position works day shifts, is scheduled for 40 hours weekly, and may require travel of up to 10%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture, or a combination of post-secondary education and experience in lieu of a degree.
• Three to five years of experience as a construction project manager in healthcare or commercial real estate, or with a healthcare-focused general contractor, mechanical contractor, electrical contractor, or architecture firm.
• Must be within driving distance of Toledo, Ohio (two hours or less), to attend project sites as needed.
• Knowledge of building codes, MEP systems, and accrediting body standards.
• Customer focus; communication and presentation skills; Microsoft Office proficiency; prioritization; data or information analysis; collaboration; financial acumen; time management; process design; continuous improvement; problem-solving; and critical thinking.
• Ability to travel as needed, not to exceed 10%.

Nice To Haves

• ASHE Certification.
• Graduate degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing project scopes and budgets for review and approval by the Director of Design and Construction.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects across teams.
• Monitor construction progress to ensure contractors follow sound construction and installation practices, project specifications, and applicable regulations; notify the designer’s representative of identified deficiencies.
• Follow up to ensure project issues are addressed by responsible parties from project start through release to the facilities department.
• Identify the nature, causes, and potential solutions of construction-related issues and their probable financial impact.
• Coordinate activities among affected ministry departments, designers, and contractors to minimize disruption and maintain continuity of patient care.
• Arrange interruption and restoration of utilities or other systems serving project areas, considering effects on the project and patient care.
• Use ministry project management software to prepare or obtain financial tracking and follow-up documentation and maintain clear audit trails.
• Maintain project diaries documenting status, problems, and decisions, and work with designers and contractors to document existing building conditions encountered during projects.
• Manage the building commissioning process to ensure contractors and subcontractors adhere to project specifications.
• Participate in brainstorming to develop processes and workflows aligned with client retail goals.
• Facilitate purchasing, payment, and timely delivery for design, construction, and equipment contracts within project scope in accordance with ministry processes and systems.
• Oversee project scope, risk, schedule, quality, and stakeholder communications.
• Assist with developing, revising, and implementing applicable system processes and procedures for the design and construction of ministry facilities.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

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