Dir Capital Program Manager

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago seeks a Director of Facilities Capital Program Management to govern and report the enterprise capital program across the Rush system. You will lead a cross-functional team, establish standards for forecasting, cost controls, contracts and governance, and support executive decision-making.

The role directs budgeting, analytics and program administration for a complex portfolio, aligns with Finance, Legal and procurement, and drives continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, business, finance, healthcare administration or related field.
• At least 10 years of capital program management and 5 years of leadership experience.
• Experience with large, complex capital portfolios and governance practices.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, cost control, forecasting, contracts, procurement, change management and closeout.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the enterprise framework for capital program governance, including stage gates, project authorization, change control, forecasting, closeout and performance standards.
• Establish project controls for budget, commitments, contingency, cash flow, schedule, risk and change management across the capital portfolio.
• Partner with capital project execution leaders to identify portfolio risks and improve delivery performance.
• Support annual and long-range capital planning by translating project information into reliable portfolio forecasts, scenarios and executive recommendations.
• Coordinate capital program reporting for PDC leadership, Finance, and governance committees.
• Lead financial analysis, forecasting and reporting across the capital portfolio; develop KPIs and dashboards.

Skills

Leadership

Project controls

Budgeting

Forecasting

Reporting

Governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree (related field)

Job description

Job Description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: RUSH Plnng Design & Construct

Work Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $0 - $0 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. This role has a corresponding incentive plan based on multiple factors. incentive compensation and additional benefits can be found on our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits)

Summary:

The Director, Facilities Capital Program Management leads the enterprise systems, controls and administrative functions required to govern and report the Facilities & Real Estate capital program across Rush University System for Health. The Director establishes consistent processes for capital forecasting, cost and schedule controls, contract administration, compliance and portfolio reporting. The role supports project delivery and executive decision-making while maintaining clear standards, reliable data and accountability. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, business, finance, healthcare administration or a related field.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in capital program management, project controls, construction management, capital finance or a related field, including at least 5 years of leadership or management experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting a large, complex capital portfolio and establishing consistent program controls, reporting and governance practices.
• Strong knowledge of capital budgeting, cost control, forecasting, contracts, procurement, change management, project closeout and construction administration.
• Ability to interpret complex financial and project information, identify material issues and communicate clear recommendations to senior leaders.
• Experience leading cross-functional work and building effective relationships with Finance, Legal, procurement, technology and project delivery teams.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical and organizational skills.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Master's degree in business, finance, construction management, healthcare administration or a related field.
• Experience with healthcare capital programs, academic medical centers or other complex regulated environments.
• Professional certification such as PMP, CCM, AIA, PE, CMAA, Lean or an applicable financial or compliance credential.
• Experience with enterprise project management, cost management, procurement, reporting and analytics platforms.

Physical Demands:

TBD

Disclaimer:

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities:

Facilities & Real Estate Capital Program Governance and Controls

• Develop and maintain the enterprise framework for capital program governance, including stage gates, project authorization, change control, forecasting, closeout and performance standards.
• Establish consistent project controls for budget, commitments, contingency, cash flow, schedule, risk and change management across the capital portfolio.
• Partner with capital project execution (PDC) leaders to identify portfolio risks, resolve control issues and improve delivery performance without displacing the project manager's accountability for scope, schedule and budget.
• Support annual and long-range capital planning by translating project information into reliable portfolio forecasts, scenarios and executive-level recommendations.
• Coordinate capital program reporting for PDC leadership, Finance, executive leadership and governance committees.

Financial Management and Portfolio Reporting

• Lead Facilities & Real Estate capital portfolio financial analysis, reconciliation, forecasting and reporting in coordination with Finance and project teams.
• Establish common cost structures, reporting standards and key performance indicators across the capital portfolio.
• Monitor commitments, invoices, accruals, funding, capitalization and project closeout activities. Escalate material variances and control gaps.
• Develop dashboards and decision materials that communicate portfolio status, emerging risks, resource needs and required actions.
• Ensure the quality and reliability of project and portfolio data used for capital decisions.

Contracts, Compliance and Program Administration

• Oversee Facilities & Real Estate capital program contract administration, procurement coordination and related documentation standards in partnership with Strategic Sourcing, Legal, Risk Management and Finance.
• Maintain consistent processes for consultant and contractor agreements, insurance and bonding requirements, prequalification, contract files, change documentation and closeout records.
• Lead construction Rush Anchor Mission and other applicable compliance programs, including policies, reporting, audits and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Direct the administrative infrastructure supporting the Facilities & Real Estate capital program, including workflow management, records, staff coordination and department business processes.
• Ensure appropriate internal controls, segregation of duties and escalation of potential compliance or financial concerns.

Systems, Data and Continuous Improvement

• Serve as the business owner for capital program management systems, data standards and reporting tools, including integrations with Strategic Sourcing, Finance, and document management platforms.
• Establish data governance, naming conventions, required fields and quality checks to improve reliability and reduce duplicate work.
• Lead process improvement efforts that simplify workflows, strengthen accountability and improve the user experience for project teams and business partners.
• Develop standards, training and reference materials to support consistent adoption of capital program processes.
• Benchmark Rush practices against leading healthcare capital programs and recommend practical improvements.

Organizational Leadership

• Lead, develop and evaluate staff responsible for program controls, financial analysis, reporting, contracts, administration and compliance.
• Define team roles, service expectations and work priorities based on the needs of the capital portfolio.
• Build effective partnerships across PDC, Facilities, Real Estate, Finance, Legal, Strategic Sourcing, Information Services and operating departments.
• Present complex capital information clearly to senior leaders and support timely, well-informed decisions.
• Perform other duties and lead special initiatives as assigned.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Position Dir Capital Program Manager

Location US:IL:Chicago

Req ID 30439