Associate Project Manager-PDC

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine in Morgantown seeks a seasoned professional to lead the planning and design of major projects, from inception through construction. You will oversee procurement, equipment planning, and logistics, while mentoring trades teams to deliver within schedule and budget.

The role emphasizes coordination with stakeholders, cost analysis, and regulatory compliance across healthcare facilities, with a focus on transparency and high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, interior design, or related field.
• Valid driver's license.
• 3 years’ experience in construction.
• Master’s degree preferred; architect or engineering license preferred; PMP/CHC/CHFM certifications encouraged.
• Experience in a healthcare system, academic medical center, public sector or university environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the entire planning and design process, project delivery planning, bidding and selection, construction execution, medical equipment planning and procurement, and coordination of all project logistics.
• Mentor and supervise PDC Trades Teams throughout projects.
• Develop clear estimates for renovations, with scope descriptions and cost projections.
• Develop and lead communication plans for transparency among leaders, departments, stakeholders and patients.
• Prepare detailed project schedules and work scopes for new construction and renovations.
• Review bids and negotiate fee proposals with consultants and coordinate architects/contractors.
• Represent WVU Medicine in reviewing professional service billings.
• Provide project status reports and schedules to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Advise on costs and scenarios to keep projects on time and within budget.
• Lead change management with user groups to maintain scope and budget using LEAN processes.
• Ensure design/construction compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, WV State Fire Marshall, OHFLAC and other regulators.
• Maintain and audit project files and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, or related field

Master’s Degree

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

This position utilizes all knowledge and experience to lead the entire planning and design process, project delivery planning, bidding and selection, construction execution, medical equipment planning, owner furnished equipment planning, procurement activities, and coordination of all project logistics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, or related field.
• Valid driver's license.

EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years’ experience in construction.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Master’s Degree.
• Architect or Engineering License.
• PMP, CHC, and/or CHFM certification

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in a healthcare system, an academic medical center/health care facility, and public sector and/or university experience.
• Experience with building systems, design, construction techniques, bidding and negotiating contracts and/or fee proposals.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Utilizes all knowledge and experience to lead the entire planning and design process, project delivery planning, bidding and selection, construction execution, medical equipment planning and procurement, owner furnished equipment planning and procurement, and coordination of all project logistics. Project sizes up to $10 million with construction teams up to 25 people.
• Mentors and supervises PDC Trades Teams throughout the duration of their projects.
• Develops clear and concise estimates for renovations and improvement requests, including accurate work scope descriptions and accurate estimates of cost; includes recommendations for alternate means of problem solution; with monitoring by Manager of Planning, Design & Construction and Project Managers.
• Develops and leads communication plan for projects to ensure full transparency and understanding of the project by leaders, user departments, stakeholders, patients, and visitors.
• Prepares and develops detailed project schedules and work scopes for new construction and renovation projects as assigned for customer/stakeholder approval.
• Reviews bids and negotiates fee proposals of consultants and coordinates activities of architects, consultants, contractors, and others.
• Represents WVU Medicine as the reviewer of professional service billings to ensure requests align with work performed.
• Prepares and provides project status reports and project schedules for stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Provides recommendations on project costs analysis and alternatives to deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Acts as a consultant to leadership in determining the best construction delivery method for each project. Reviews project delivery outcome and keeps detailed historical records of lessons learned.
• Skillfully navigates the wide array of tasks and responsibilities required to successfully deliver projects while providing the highest level of customer service.
• Leads approval process for all user groups and well communicates the scope of work and cost implications of project intricacies. Leads change management initiatives with the user group to keep project on time and within budget, utilizing LEAN processes.
• Responsible for project compliance during design, construction, and closeout for any and all regulatory agencies having jurisdiction including, but not limited to, Joint Commission, CMS, West Virginia State Fire Marshall, and OHFLAC.
• Manages and reviews for accuracy all project files and documents throughout the course of a project and during project achieve. Project files and documents include contracts, drawings, addendums, bulletins, specifications, submittals, installation and operations manuals, as-built documentation,