Bachelor's degree with 10+ years in healthcare construction management.
Proficient in construction implementation and negotiations.
Strong interpersonal skills for vendor management and decision-making.
In-depth knowledge of HCAi/OSHPD and CDPH regulatory processes.
Willingness to travel 25-50%.
Experience in budget management and forecasting.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with executives to define project scope and prioritize needs.
Ensure projects adhere to budgets and schedules while following best practices.
Lead project teams through RFP processes and compliance with codes.
Innovate methods to enhance work efficiency and project completion.
Maintain vendor relationships and track performance metrics.
Guarantee contracts are executed and ethical standards upheld.
Benefits
Competitive compensation and growth opportunities within UHS.
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan.
401k with company match.
Challenging and rewarding work environment.
Supportive company culture focused on diversity and inclusion.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
The UHS Corporate Construction Department is hiring a Senior Project Manager - Construction who will support all physical plant construction, renovation, restoration, and major repair programs at any facility associated with UHS operations. This position is knowledgeable in building systems and construction methods specifically in a health care environment. This position is This position develops concepts and plans for facility growth or change in service as well as capital upkeep and replacement. The key role of this position is as an adviser to each individual facility managing director to assist in growth planning and implementation, as it relates to buildings and facility campus.
Key Responsibilities include:
Work closely with RVP, C-suite, RFM/DPO, FF&E and IT in the development of project scope and price. Differentiates between priority business needs and "nice-to-have's" in order to assist in determining project priority and to resolve resource conflicts. Work closely with user groups to learn all aspects of user requirements in order to provide effective advice and recommendation
Ensure projects are completed on budget and schedule and that the projects incorporate the latest Behavioral Health/Acute best practices. Have the ability to manage multiple, large projects at one time with some supervision
Develop/engage project teams using a competitive RFP process. Assist in guiding project through local, State (HCAi/CDPH) and Federal building restrictions and code compliance. Accurate budgeting, scheduling, logistics, ICRA, ILSM from conception through completion. Follow the CAR/PAC process for pre-validation, validation and request for full funding
Take a leadership role in finding new methods/approaches to help execute work faster and more efficiently. Challenge assumptions and bring new ideas to the table that could benefit the entire department in executing our role at UHS
Maintain a vendor ranking and ensure we reinforce success by re-engaging firms that perform excellent work and value the relationship with UHS. Collecting historical cost and schedule data to utilize in predicting future cost and time to execute projects (send to corporate at projection completion)
Ensure all parties on the project have executed a contract with UHS and have provided all the required insurances prior to commencing work. Ensure the highest ethical standards when dealing with our vendors. Ensure vendors compliant with the terms of the agreement and that the business terms agreed are fair to both the vendor and UHS. Use business term guidelines
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 10 years' experience in healthcare construction management.
Strong Construction implementation experience
Some development experience, code and permit knowledge, negotiating skills
Strong interpersonal skills to lead vendors as well as solid business decision making skills
Experience with HCAi/OSHPD and CDPH regulatory process, tracking, engaging, and managing projects as facility representative
Travel 25-50%
This opportunity provides a rewarding career, challenging and rewarding work environment as well as growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries, including competitive compensation, excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan, and 401k with company match.
