Program Director, Capital Projects

Program Director, Capital Projects – UChicago Medicine

Join a world‑class academic health care system as a Program Director, Capital Projects, reporting to the Director of Operational Planning. The role leads scope, schedule, budget, and quality for new construction and renovation projects across UChicago Medicine.

• Plan operations, workflow development, equipment confirmation and coordination, departmental communication, training, and future state work planning for capital projects, including relocation of the central lab, cancer center construction, and clinic expansions into Northwest Indiana.
• Participate in Planning meetings, Operational Excellence events, development of standard work and departmental readiness efforts.
• Serve as key contributor for architectural design review and validation.
• Lead departmental move and relocation planning.
• Support other strategic and capital projects.
• Actively manage human, capital, and operational resources for projects valued in the millions.
• Manage specifications, design, construction, equipment, regulatory, and activation for projects and act as liaison and move captain for all move‑related activities.
• Support operational and equipment planning, departmental preparation and training.
• Coordinate the work of internal resources, consultants and contractors to develop and meet schedule milestones.
• Assist the Director of Operational Planning and the project team with communication and reporting on schedule and budgetary milestones to UChicago Medicine leadership.
• Organize operations planning teams and convene group efforts related to the development of policies, procedures, and workflow, including scope of services, standards of care, regulatory requirements, performance metrics/targets, departmental floor plans, supply and medical equipment plans, staffing plans, workflow diagrams, procedural narratives, training plans, budget, communication plans, transition plans, migration plans, and patient move plans.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities and business acumen essential to operate effectively within the institution.
• Foster efforts to positively impact the organization’s visibility, image, and relationship with its surrounding community.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Healthcare Administration or related field required;
  Master’s Degree preferred.
• Eight years of relevant healthcare experience required; prior experience managing high‑profile, large projects in a hospital or healthcare environment is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills at all levels of staff.
• Ability to speak articulately in high‑level forums and answer difficult questions with confidence.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills to manage large projects and work effectively in multidisciplinary groups.
• Skilled problem solver who functions well in a deadline‑driven environment and can receive and decipher information clearly and concisely.
• High degree of computer competency, including familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, and schedule programs.
• Microsoft Office software competency to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and project‑management software such as MS Project.

• Opportunity to work at a world‑class organization, engaging numerous stakeholders with the mission of providing a strategic vision for Facilities Administration.
• Chance to make an impact from a total system perspective, offering technical advice and expertise to help the organization achieve high‑performance outcomes.

UChicago Medicine is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre‑employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.