Construction Project Manager

Aurora Health Care is the largest health system in Wisconsin and a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.

The state's largest private employer, the system services patients across 17 hospitals, more than 70 pharmacies and more than 150 sites of care.

Aurora Health Care, in addition to Advocate Health Care in Illinois and Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, is now part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States.

Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.

The Construction Project Manager coordinates and supervises all aspects of planning, design and construction projects ranging in size from small scale renovation to new building construction.

Supervises consultant, architect, engineer, general contractor, subcontractor and other professional activities on bid jobs as well as internal hospital-contracted jobs.

This position requires local travel and ability to commute to Advocate Aurora sites.

Major Responsibilities :

Participates in the bid review process, analyzes quotations, and proposals. Reviews submittals for accuracy and conformity to specifications.

Assists in the selection process.

Manages all phases from planning, design and construction of bid projects. Oversees consultants, architects, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors and other professional activities on both outside bid jobs and internal hospital-contracted jobs.

Insures all projects are built according to specifications.

Prepares initial budget estimates for approval.

Administers and maintain construction projects and documentation. Prepares change orders for approval. Reviews and processes pay requests.

Maintains and updates project budget tracking sheets.

Coordinates contractor meetings, inspects progress of contractor work as related to project schedule, coordinates construction activities that directly affect hospital operations and updates appropriate personnel.

Responsible for project planning. Attends planning meeting with user groups, insuring that the design meets their needs and works within budget.

Interfaces with contracted architects and staff architects, designers, engineers, and consultants to insure that construction documents conform to the design intent.

Prepares and updates life-safety ILSM project documents, coordination and review of fire evacuation, IDPH comments, and Accrediting Organization comments.

By law, and our internal procedures, all project final construction / permit documents must be archived and available access by Advocate Aurora.

Position is responsible for the stewardship of these legal documents on Advocate Aurora's behalf.

Licensure, Registration, and / or Certification Required :

None Required.

Education Required :

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, or

Bachelor's Degree in Building & Construction, or

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.

Experience Required :

Typically requires 7 years of experience in project management with majority of experience in hospital or healthcare field.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required :

Basic skills in computer word processing, scheduling, and accounting spreadsheets

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical data

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

This position requires travel, therefore, will be exposed to weather and road conditions.

Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Exposed to a normal office environment.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.

Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.