Construction Project Manager - Paducah

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Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for leading capital projects, serving as the owner’s representative. Reporting to the Director of Design and Construction, the PM ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet safety and quality goals. This role involves managing multiple projects, ranging from $500K to $50M, across planning, design, construction, and closeout phases. Responsibilities include coordinating cross-functional teams, overseeing contractors and vendors, managing budgets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders.

Hire must be local to the Paducah, KY market to go onsite as needed (i.e. site visits 1-3 times/week).

• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in developing project scope and budgets for approval.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring adherence to construction practices, specifications, and regulations.
• Identify and resolve construction issues, ensuring minimal disruption to patient care and operations.
• Collaborate with Infection Prevention, Facilities Engineering, and relevant departments for risk assessments and safety measures (Pre Construction Risk Assessment, Infection Control Risk Assessment, Interim Life Safety Measures).
• Maintain accurate financial tracking and project documentation using project management software.
• Oversee the commissioning process to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Facilitate purchasing, contract management, and timely payment processing.
• Coordinate with IT and procurement to align materials and services with project schedules.
• Provide clear reporting on project status, risks, and financial performance.
• Support the continuous improvement of design and construction processes.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

• Certified Healthcare Constructor (“CHC”) (preferred)

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or architecture; or combination of work experience and post-secondary education (required)

• 3 years’ experience in construction project management (APM or PM), or a construction management, general contractor, or architectural design/construction administration background. (required)
• Experience in construction project management (APM or PM) as an owner’s representative in the healthcare industry or a healthcare focused project management professional (preferred)
• Knowledge of applicable building codes and requirements:
  Joint Commission Environment of Care (EOC) , Infection Control (IFB), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), American Institute of Architects (AIA), Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI), Life Safety Code, and NFPA 99 (preferred)
• Proficient in Word, Excel, scheduling and budget management software, and video conferencing platforms. (required)
• Experience in Strata Jazz and other capital management software programs preferred.
• Knowledge of Department of Public Health (formerly DHEC) design review and inspection process. (preferred)

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.
• General office environment.
• Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

• Verbal and Written Communication
• Organization
• Problem Solving
• Coordination
• Time Management
• Ability to multi-task
• Interpersonal Skills
• Collaboration
• Working independently

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

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