Senior Project Manager, Design and Construction
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Position : Senior Project Manager, Design and Construction
Department : Facilities and Support Services
Reporting Structure : This position reports to the Director of Construction.
Role :
As the demand for services at HSS continues to grow, HSS is seeking a dynamic individual to fulfill a unique opportunity to assist in the continued strategic growth of our organization.
The Project Development, Planning, Design and Construction team develops and oversees the execution of the organization's strategic facilities master plan, including programming, architectural studies, design, construction, and associated infrastructure upgrades. The team's work creates state-of-the-art spaces that support HSS's unparalleled patient outcomes and position as the world leader in musculoskeletal health.
Working collaboratively with the Project Development, Planning, Design and Construction team, this individual will lead and manage the design and construction for complex built-environment projects involving one or more facilities. In this role, the Senior Project Manager will act as the primary liaison with other teams working on both new construction and renovation projects across multiple sites and be responsible for reporting out progress.
The Senior Project Manager will oversee and maintain project management functions for assigned infrastructure and capital construction projects from inception to close out, primarily in the healthcare environment, including but not limited to :
Project Development :
- During project development, collaborate with leadership on the planning and feasibility phases, supporting the development of programming, estimates, and timelines
Project Delivery :
During project delivery, refine project definition and scoping, budget and schedule development and manage these elements throughout the project lifecycleManage requests for qualifications, bidding, and contracting with architects, consultants, and general contractorsEffectively monitor contractors' safety management programs including PPE, ILSMs and ICRAReview and approve applications for payment, change orders, and purchase requisitionsSchedule shut-downs, tie-ins, and in-house activities with the Facilities Engineering teamCoordinate with in-house stakeholders including Materials Management, IT, AV, Security, and the Brand Team for the purchase of furniture, equipment, and signageCoordinate and schedule work with other departments with particular attention to minimizing disruptions to patient carePerform field inspections of on-going construction projects to ensure that contractors and other vendors are performing work on-schedule, within budget, and in accordance with the contract documents and HSS facilities standardsCoordinate move-in activities with user departmentsCommunication and Leadership :
Act as the primary liaison between the HSS project team, HSS end users, and the contracted design and construction professionals, including leading an efficient design process, driving resolution on any changes or issues, and providing day-to-day project oversight and communication with the project team and various levels of leadershipDirect, manage, and communicate detailed project plans, work plans, and deliverables. Monitor and report progress against the project plan, identify and communicate any impacts and ensure project milestones are achieved. Identify risks and creates risk mitigation plans successfullyDemonstrate leadership and provide mentorship to more junior Project Managers as the team continues to growMinimum Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree (e.g., BA, BS) or equivalent combination of education and related experienceMaster's degree (e.g., MA, MS, MBA, MCM) or equivalent preferred8+ years work experience in construction project management requiredExperience working on at least two sides of the business (i.e., consultant, owner, owner rep, contract / architect, contractor, engineer) highly preferredPreferred Experience and Proven Abilities :
Demonstrated ability to build trust and exercise influence in a complex, multi-departmental, and matrixed environmentDemonstrated ability to execute on complex healthcare projects and to handle multiple projectsDemonstrated ability to understand, interpret, and make decisions using CPM schedulingProficient in project related financials including developing and maintaining anticipated cost report and cash flow forecastingDemonstrated understanding of construction, architect, vendor / consultant contracts, with an emphasis on GMP construction contractsDemonstrated capacity to multi-task, impeccable time management, and utilize critical thinking skills to identify and solve problemsAn effective communicator, capable of determining how best to reach different audiences and executing communications based on that understandingStrong leadership skills with the ability to drive a multi-functional, multi-level team forward on tasksAble to work effectively when the way forward is not obvious, and resilient in recovering from setbacks and skilled at finding detours around obstaclesAble to take complex ideas to paper for various audience levelsProficiency in all Microsoft Office applications or the ability to actively learnNon-Discrimination Policy : Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.