Construction Sr Project Manager

At Houston Methodist, the Construction Senior (Sr.) Project Manager position is responsible for assuring highly complex or highly visible construction/renovation projects are designed and completed in accordance within approved program, budget, and schedule, and in a manner consistent with Hospital needs, procedures and policies. This position with minimal supervision is an effective liaison between Houston Methodist (HM), the Hospital client department, and consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and others.

The Construction Sr Project Manager must be able to manage multiple highly complex or highly visible projects simultaneously and must be familiar with all aspects of healthcare facility design and construction. This position provides innovative recommendations and solutions to assure successful execution and stabilization of processes. The Construction Sr Project Manager position regularly provides and disseminates project analyses, assignment, timelines and progress reports to leadership, as appropriate.

Exempt

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field

• Seven years’ experience with the skills and knowledge of construction management, knowledge of construction/installation methodologies, planning and scheduling processes, contract terms, building codes, financial reporting and monitoring systems
• Healthcare experience preferred

• Architect Certification or
• Professional Engineer (PE) License - State Licensure

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• High level of interpersonal skills to develop relationships with colleagues and clients, gain the cooperation of others, communicate effectively regarding complex information, and negotiate terms and conditions with contractors
• Strong analytical skills to develop and manage complex construction projects and resolve problems
• Significant autonomous decision-making
• Strong presentation skills, for management meetings and preparation of plans and reports
• Strong knowledge of construction related to professional and medical office buildings and healthcare related construction

• Establishes and maintains clear and concise communication, leading and initiating problem resolution related to the project scope. Identifies needs and constraints of project scope and status availability. Facilitates communication, managing stakeholder expectations. Takes responsibility for constructively resolving problems.
• Works with clients to understand their needs, developing project goals and leveling expectations. Executes project requests from customers and department leadership. Serves as an effective liaison between multiple client groups, consultants, contractors, regulatory agents, vendors and stakeholders across various levels of management. Responds promptly to internal and external customer requests.
• Initiates improvement recommendations for department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.

• Navigates through diverse project constraints and often conflicting requirements; establishing the most effective, code compliant solutions that deliver the most functionality to the end users. Delivers on commitment in a timely fashion.
• Updates project reports as appropriate. Ensures assignments are received in the form of results expected. Informs management and stakeholders of budget, schedule and items of special interest or risks. Processes paperwork including authorizations for expenditures (AFE), requests for proposals, contracts and purchase orders promptly maintaining project schedule and scope.
• Written documentation and follow up is timely and accurate when distributed to appropriate parties. Assures meeting minutes are issued and roles and responsibilities are identified and communicated.

• Reviews construction bids/proposal contractual agreements, pricing and selection of vendors and contractors. Facilitates and monitors compliance with HM design standards. Assures projects meet or exceeds all codes and licensing requirements.
• Utilizes data gathering tools and methods to analyze and gather data needed for project requirements. Communicates and disseminates timely data analysis and findings to management and appropriate entities and/or identified committees. Reports identified…