Ascension

Construction Healthcare and Quality Project Manager

Ascension$80K — $100K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent plus 3 years of experience or Associate's/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience.
  • 7 years of relevant job-specific experience in construction management may substitute for education.
  • Drivers License required before hire or transfer.
  • Preferred: Certification as a Licensed Construction Professional or Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC).
  • Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM).

Responsibilities

  • Manage all phases of capital construction projects, from budgeting to quality assurance.
  • Plan and coordinate projects with hospital staff and external contractors.
  • Engage with stakeholders to design solutions within project constraints.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards during construction activities.
  • Monitor project metrics such as budget and schedule performance.
  • Assign project roles based on requirements and timelines.

Benefits

  • Full-time schedule with 40 hours per week.
  • Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
  • Engagement in significant construction projects within the healthcare sector.
  • Collaboration with diverse teams including contractors, engineers, and hospital staff.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

  • Location: Nashville, Tennessee
  • Facility: Ascension St. Thomas Midtown Hospital
  • Department: Construction
  • Schedule: Days l Full-time l 40 hours per week

Benefits that help you thrive

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more


How you'll make an impact in this role

Manage capital projects including scope, schedule, and budget within planning, design, and construction, developing policies for a national construction framework. Ensure compliance with safety codes, regulations, and accreditation for healthcare construction. Develop and monitor construction project quality assurance.

  • Manage all aspects of the construction process including budget development, the bid process, project acceptance, quality of work including warranty response, schedules, and financial reports.
  • Plan, schedule, estimate, and coordinate construction projects with hospital staff, contractors, architects, and engineers.
  • Manage the client stakeholders, team members, or contract personnel to design a solution and establish project timelines and budgets that allow for the delivery of the most strategic functionality within the project constraints.
  • Ensure safety measures are followed for all construction, remodeling, or renovation projects throughout the healthcare facility.
  • Track and report on percent complete, budget burn, earned value, slippage, project effort and duration to complete, and other key project metrics.
  • Determine project roles of team members based on project requirements, time frames and budget.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • Licensed Construction Professional preferred. Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC).
  • Project Mgmt Professional preferred. Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) accepted.


Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage capital projects including scope, schedule, and budget within planning, design, and construction, developing policies for a national construction framework. Ensure compliance with safety codes, regulations, and accreditation for healthcare construction. Develop and monitor construction project quality assurance.

  • Manage all aspects of the construction process including budget development, the bid process, project acceptance, quality of work including warranty response, schedules, and financial reports.
  • Plan, schedule, estimate, and coordinate construction projects with hospital staff, contractors, architects, and engineers.
  • Manage the client stakeholders, team members, or contract personnel to design a solution and establish project timelines and budgets that allow for the delivery of the most strategic functionality within the project constraints.
  • Ensure safety measures are followed for all construction, remodeling, or renovation projects throughout the healthcare facility.
  • Track and report on percent complete, budget burn, earned value, slippage, project effort and duration to complete, and other key project metrics.
  • Determine project roles of team members based on project requirements, time frames and budget.


Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • Licensed Construction Professional preferred. Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC).
  • Project Mgmt Professional preferred. Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) accepted.


Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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