Construction Project Engineer Senior

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health coverage

401(k) matching

Job summary

Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor seeks a Senior Construction Project Engineer to lead and manage complex facility projects within the Facilities Planning and Development group. You will oversee design, budgeting, scheduling, bidding, and activation of healthcare facilities, ensuring compliance with codes and standards.

This role requires collaboration with departments and vendors to deliver safe, functional spaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from ABET-accredited engineering program or NAAB-accredited first professional degree in Architecture.
• 7–10 years of experience as construction manager, consultant, or project manager in healthcare.
• Working knowledge of design and construction of healthcare facilities and environments.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review facility improvements, cost estimates, scopes, schedules, and budgets; support Facility Condition Assessment program.
• Oversee project delivery for owned/leased facilities; manage programming, design, construction documents, bidding, activation, and installations.
• Serve as a liaison with departments; assist in estimating costs and sequencing activities.
• Maintain architectural/construction guidelines, vendor relations, and material knowledge.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

NAAB-accredited Architecture degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Job description

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations, and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally, and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components: patient care, education, and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job Summary

University of Michigan Health (UMH) is seeking a Senior Construction Project Engineer to join the Facilities Planning and Development (FPD) team. FPD provides user consultation and support services at numerous stages of project implementation, including concept development, planning, budgeting, funding, design, engineering, construction administration, project activation, and limited commissioning. Our mission is to provide world-class facilities and physical frameworks for a safe, clean, comfortable, functional, and healthy environment that directly supports our mission.

Responsibilities

• Completes review and analysis of facility improvements, upgrades, repairs, and alterations. Performs field assessments and prepares investigation reports. Formulates opinions of project probable cost and project requirements. Develops project scopes, schedules/milestones, and budgets. Supports the ongoing Facility Condition Assessment program for building components and systems.
• Oversees, manages, and reviews all aspects of project delivery for both owned and leased facilities to ensure compliance with client expectations and UMH guidelines. Directs and monitors the completion of programming, design development, construction documents, and bidding. Directly manages deactivation, construction, and activation activities. Schedules systems installations, inspections, and post-construction services. Coordinates delivery, removal, and installation of furniture, fixtures, and equipment with vendors and/or FPD support staff.
• Serves as Facilities Planning and Development liaison with specific departments. Leverages the understanding of construction, project deactivation, and activation to assist in solving problems, estimating costs, and sequencing project activities.
• Assists in the maintenance and updating of architectural and construction guidelines, standards, and preferred manufacturer lists. Develops and maintains a cost database. Researches construction products and methods, maintains vendor relationships, and stays up to date on knowledge of materials, performance, lead times, and sustainability.
• Regularly advises verbally and in writing on status, potential opportunities, and possible risks of improvements and projects to leadership, project partners, and end users. Prepares reports, presentations, correspondence, meeting minutes, and other documents to ensure timely and efficient communication and decision-making.
• Ensures that project record documents (as-builts, O&M manuals, etc.) are properly archived and shared with appropriate staff and partners. Assists in maintaining compliance with Federal, State, and local building codes, contract documents, hospital life safety and regulatory standards, ADA regulations, and infection control requirements.

Required Qualifications

Construction Project Engineer Senior

• Employees in this classification are required to have a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program or an NAAB-accredited first professional degree in Architecture.
• Senior Level: At least 7-10 years of experience working as a construction manager, consultant in the construction or healthcare industry, and/or project manager.
• Working knowledge of the design and construction of healthcare facilities and environments.
• Solid leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to act independently with minimal supervision or direction, and the ability to make and act on decisions.
• Has an understanding of building codes and healthcare construction requirements.
• Able to manage multiple priorities, objectives, and deadlines.
• Works well independently and in a team setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) and Autodesk AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Bluebeam

Bachelor's degree in an area of study aligned with the requirements of this position.

Desired Qualifications

• Licensure as an Architect or Professional Engineer in the State of Michigan.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees, and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time and for any reason throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled at any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.