Senior Real Estate Planning Project Manager

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

3d•$110,573 - $171,392

About The Position

The Senior Real Estate Planning Project Manager oversees strategic planning, development, and execution of healthcare real estate and facility projects. The role ensures facilities are designed, constructed, and maintained to support clinical operations, regulatory compliance, and long-term organizational goals. The position leads capital projects from concept through completion and coordinates with clinical departments, administration, leadership, vendors, architects, engineers, contractors, supply chain, and legal teams. It also manages project budgets, forecasts, schedules, quality, compliance, risk, and project documentation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field; a combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
At least 8 years of experience in facility management, construction, or project management on healthcare projects.
Proficiency with standard Microsoft desktop software, including MS Projects, AutoCAD or Revit, and e-Builder.
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Deep understanding of healthcare facility requirements, including infection control, patient flow, and medical equipment integration.
Strong interpersonal skills to manage diverse teams and communicate with senior stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Project Management, Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
AIA, NCARB, or PMP certification; Lean certification; or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Ability to manage multiple goals and deadlines while keeping the big picture in view.
Ability to build strong networks and executive-level relationships with technology and solutions groups, customers, and vendors.
Excellent written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills.
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the real estate team and senior leadership to align real estate strategies with healthcare delivery goals.
Conduct feasibility studies, site selection, schematic design, design development, construction documentation and administration, and space utilization analysis.
Participate in developing facility master plans as required.
Lead capital projects from concept through completion, including renovations, expansions, and new construction.
Lead development of project bid and proposal scopes in coordination with supply chain.
Oversee project scope, budget, timeline, and quality standards.
Document team roles and responsibilities, timelines, quality standards, and measures of success.
Interface with senior management on construction planning as required.
Select and negotiate appropriate architectural and engineering service contracts with supply chain and legal teams.
Lead design meetings with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
Coordinate completed design projects and ensure complete designs are handed off smoothly to construction teams.
Document design meeting information and communication records for the real estate portfolio.
Ensure projects comply with healthcare regulations, including Joint Commission, OSHA, ADA, CMS, and FGI requirements.
Oversee environmental and safety risk assessments.
Ensure required processes and policies are followed, including significant transaction processes required by the Board of Directors.
Identify potential issues and implement mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
Prepare and manage project budgets and forecasts.
Create Workday and Strata documents to support projects.
Evaluate cost-saving opportunities and return on investment.
Develop SBAR documentation to justify project overruns.
Maintain accurate schedules and forecasts in e-Builder and Smartsheet.
Serve as liaison between clinical departments, administration, and external vendors.
Provide regular updates to executive leadership and board members.