Quest Diagnostics

Director, Construction PMO

Quest Diagnostics • $120K — $150K *
Chantilly, VA 20152In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 10+ years in architectural/engineering and construction project management
  • Experience with large national construction portfolios
  • Extensive leadership and team management skills
  • Strong stakeholder engagement at all organizational levels
  • Proficient in project management methodologies (Waterfall, Scrum, Kanban)

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team in managing construction project activities
  • Guide individuals and teams towards strategic project outcomes
  • Ensure project execution aligns with design and construction specifications
  • Provide metrics and health insights for project oversight
  • Maintain transparency on project portfolio status and issues
  • Enforce adherence to project documentation and standard practices
  • Collaborate with service providers to ensure project deliverables

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with a minimum of 3 days on-site
  • Exposure to a diverse portfolio of construction projects
  • Strategic role influencing organizational project outcomes
  • Opportunity for professional development in leadership and project management
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Director, Construction PMO leads a team of Project Managers who work to oversee facilities and construction projects across the enterprise while streamlining processes, planning, and work execution across the organization. The incumbent will ensure the success of projects and internal and external stakeholder engagements align with the organizational strategy. Additional responsibilities entail: promote a consistent approach with project management, improve transparency, oversee budgets and schedules and facilitate cross-departmental collaboration.

This position may be based as a hybrid (minimum 3 days per week on site) at one of Quest's hub labs within the U.S.

Responsibilities

  • Provide support for a team to manage construction project management activities, including PSC construction.
  • Serves as a people leader guiding individuals and teams to deliver on strategic outcomes.
  • Manage expectations around construction project execution and adherence to design/construction contract specifications and strategic initiatives with existing resources.
  • Provide insight into project health through different metrics and measures.
  • Keep the pulse on the entire organization's construction portfolio cleanly and transparently.
  • Perform framework for necessary housekeeping on projects, documentation, and tasks.
  • Ensure adherence to project standard work, dashboards, executive presentations, budgets, and schedules.
  • Collaborate effectively and hold 3rd party service providers accountable for project deliverables.

Project Management and Process Oversight
  • Empower a team to execute effectively and efficiently on strategic projects and partnerships.
  • Facilitate strategic discussions around priority, scope, budgets, schedules and overall project deliverables.
  • Maintain a suite of standard project documentation and processes.
  • Provide transparency around project status, risks and issues, and needs from executive leadership.
  • Work with stakeholders to determine how to best iterate and streamline processes.
  • Foster cross departmental transparency and communication.
  • Communicate clearly with the team and other stakeholders, regularly set expectations, and improve transparency.
  • Navigate a matrix organization to gain delivery commitment from non-direct reports and non-project resources to achieve success.
  • Focus the team on delivering planned value in a timely fashion while also managing changes in scope and priority.
  • Provide insight into budgets to actuals at both the project and the portfolio level.


Qualifications

Required Work Experience:
  • 10+ years of experience in the following areas: architectural/engineering and construction Project Management, Process Management, vendor management, executive level Management, and/or Capacity Management

Preferred Work Experience:
  • Experience within a large portfolio of construction projects across a national landscape

Physical and Mental Requirements:
  • Ability to read small print.
  • Requires mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects.
  • Performs lifting, pushing and/or pulling which does not exceed 25 pounds and is an infrequent aspect of the job.
  • Ability to sit and operate a computer for prolonged periods.

Knowledge:
  • Working knowledge of design and construction processes in a healthcare diagnostics sector
  • Demonstrated success managing complex projects with multiple workstreams in a matrixed organization
  • Demonstrated understanding of project management strategies and methodologies (e.g. Waterfall, Scrum, Kanban)

Skills:
  • Experience in management and leadership of a team
  • Experience working with stakeholders at all levels across an organization
  • Comfortable presenting and leading discussions internally and with clients
  • Advanced verbal/written communication and presentation skills
  • Willingness to be a servant leader and team player to facilitate success
  • Effectively resolve conflict and provide constructive feedback to team members
  • Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and tend to large amounts of detail
  • Excellent teambuilding skills
  • Proven problem-solving capabilities

People Leader Responsibility:
  • Manages a team of up to 10 direct and indirect reports.
    • Sr. Program Managers
    • Sr. Project Managers

Work Environment:
  • Role will require interior and exterior active construction field work. Examples are entering central utility plants, roof areas, possible confined workspaces.
  • Travel required
  • English required

Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree (Required)
  • Master's Degree (Preferred)

Technical Training or Professional Licensing:
  • Architectural/engineering and general contractor experience (Required)
  • Experience with Architectural/engineering software and general contractor document sharing tools (Preferred)


While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

About Quest Diagnostics

Celera is a healthcare business that uses knowledge of human variability to provide new tests and services to personalize disease management. Their Products business develops and manufactures molecular diagnostic products that are used by hospitals and other clinical laboratories to detect, characterize, monitor and select treatment for disease. They have a distribution agreement with Abbott, through which they develop and commercialize a wide range of molecular diagnostic products, with Abbott serving as the distribution partner.

Quest Diagnostics Careers

Joining Quest Diagnostics means becoming part of a team committed to everyday excellence and innovation in health. As a leading provider of diagnostic insights, Quest Diagnostics offers unparalleled job opportunities in the medical and scientific sectors, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking growth and development in their careers.

Work You’ll Do

At Quest Diagnostics, you will contribute to a culture that values integrity and accountability, where your work significantly impacts patient health and community well-being. Our diverse team of professionals leverages cutting-edge technology and data to lead advancements in diagnostics and healthcare solutions.

Explore Career Opportunities

Whether you're looking for a position in the lab, a leadership role, or a support function, Quest Diagnostics provides a breadth of opportunities. Our commitment to professional growth includes robust training programs and opportunities for advancement, ensuring that every employee can thrive professionally.

Innovate with Us

Join a team where innovation is at the heart of what we do. At Quest Diagnostics, your skills in science, technology, and beyond can help drive transformation in healthcare services. Our collaborative environment encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking to improve patient outcomes and streamline processes.

Internship and Employment Opportunities

Start your career path with Quest Diagnostics through our internship programs or full-time employment opportunities. We are committed to hiring talented individuals who are passionate about building a rewarding career in healthcare. Our internships provide a solid foundation in industry-specific skills and networking opportunities, setting the stage for a successful career.

Benefits and Culture

Quest Diagnostics is dedicated to fostering a workplace where diversity and inclusion are embedded in our DNA. From competitive benefits and wellness programs to diversity training and flexible work arrangements, we ensure our employees have what they need to succeed both professionally and personally.

Leadership and Development

We believe in nurturing leadership skills at every level of the organization. Quest Diagnostics offers various leadership programs designed to help you grow as an influential professional. With continuous learning and development, you can expand your expertise and take on new challenges.

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Search open positions that match your skills and interests. At Quest Diagnostics, we look for driven, curious, and innovative team players who are ready to make a difference. Explore the many facets of our business, from scientific research to client services, and find where you can make your mark.

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Learn more about Quest Diagnostics
Size
40,000 employees
Market Cap
$17.8 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$1.4 billion
Founded
1959
5 Year Trend
+7.5%
Revenue
$9.4 billion
NASDAQ
DGX
* Ladders Estimates

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