Director, Capital Programs & Portfolio Governance

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Director, Facilities Capital Program Management at Rush University Medical Center 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong knowledge of capital budgeting, cost control, forecasting, contracts, procurement, change management, project closeout and construction administration.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master's preferred

Job description

The Director, Facilities Capital Program Management at Rush University Medical Center 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.