Capital Project Manager

IHA; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IHA in Des Moines is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee healthcare facility construction programs. You will lead design, budgeting, contracting, bidding, and close-out with responsibility for schedule and cost control.

On-site role requiring collaboration with architects, leaders, and regulatory bodies to ensure safety, compliance, and timely project delivery, while mentoring a small team and coordinating IT, equipment, and occupancy activities.

Qualifications

• Education / Accreditation / Licensure: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or Business or relevant work experience
• Experience: Min 5-7 year’s exp in architectural design and/or construction project management
• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications
• Must be familiar with building codes
• Basic drafting and CAD (computer aided drafting) experience
• Experience in capital project management software
• Must have experience with financial and operational management and analysis experience with technical estimating and budgeting tools for construction

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of construction projects, including design, budgeting, contracts, and close-out
• Lead safety and infection control programs on site
• Coordinate with architects, leadership, and regulators to integrate programs
• Provide budget estimates and cost reporting to stakeholders
• Ensure on-time delivery and within budget for each project
• Mentor a small team and oversee project components such as IT and equipment procurement

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Reading drawings

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/Construction Management

Tools

CAD

Capital project software

MS Excel

Job description

Description

This position is responsible for managing construction projects. The position will manage all aspects of projects;

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

This position is responsible for managing construction projects. The position will manage all aspects of projects;

design, capital budgeting, contracting, negotiating, bidding, construction managers, safety, coordinating IT and

medical equipment planning, supporting building activation and occupancy, and finalizing project close-out on

projects. Manages projects with complete scope, schedule, and financial responsibility.

This position is responsible for managing construction projects. The position will manage all aspects of projects.

design, capital budgeting, contracting, negotiating, bidding, construction managers, safety, coordinating IT and

medical equipment planning, supporting building activation and occupancy, and finalizing project close-out on

projects. Manages projects with complete scope, schedule, and financial responsibility.

This position is responsible for leading major construction projects, to include:

• Plans and coordinates master planning initiatives in the markets.
• Coordinates closely with the Trinity Health approved architects and selects support design partners.
• Coordinate across the leadership teams to ensure the coordination of their programs into the management plans of the projects.
• Responsibility for construction safety programs and infection control for patients and the Environment of Care during construction operations.
• Ensures project reports are delivered in a timely manner to stakeholders.
• Responsible for the recommendation of construction management platforms.
• May lead a small team; serves as a mentor.
• Provides leadership reports regarding project costs and schedule with regular professional level reporting.
• Works to support compliance with Joint Commission, CMMS, OSHA, state Department of Health and other governing bodies.
• Provides coordination and administration of construction/renovation projects, both on and off campus.
• Provides budget cost estimates for in-house projects.
• Prepares facilities planning reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Facilitates between the design team, end users, leadership and the authorities having jurisdiction to complete design and construction/state permitting and licensure.
• Maintains documentation and prepares reports on construction and renovation projects.
• Manages construction projects to schedule and within budget.
• Responsible for the activation, transition and go-live of assigned projects.
• Coordinates and oversees project components including furniture and equipment procurement, IT, Clinical Engineering, Marketing, and licensure.
• Responsible for implementation of the interim life safety and infection control plans.
• Identifies current and future facilities planning requirements.
• Evaluates facility suitability by inspecting buildings and office areas.
• Assists Director, internal customers, and architects with building and campus design.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal facility requirements and advises management on requirements.
• Provides functional supervision to in-house facility engineers.
• Maintains medical center way-finding standards.

Minimum Qualifications

Education / Accreditation / Licensure:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or Business or relevant work experience

Experience

required. Years of experience will be considered.

• Min 5-7 year’s exp in architectural design and/or construction project management.
• Total project cost estimating construction.
• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
• Must be familiar with building codes.
• Basic drafting and CAD (computer aided drafting) experience
• Experience in capital project management software.
• Must have experience with financial and operational management and analysis experience with technical estimating and budgeting tools for construction.

Must have Health Care Construction Experience

Additional Qualifications (nice To Have)

• Healthcare project experience
• PMP certification is preferred.
• American Society of Healthcare Engineers (ASHE) - Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) within 3 months of hire.

This Position Requires you to be On-Site In Person

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.