Facilities Project Manager

RIH Rhode Island Hospital; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 91,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a Project Manager for Capital Projects to oversee construction services, coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors, and ensure compliance with codes and client needs.

The role emphasizes budget control, scheduling, and value engineering, with collaboration across hospital departments and external consultants to meet project milestones and funding requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architectural, electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Five years minimum related experience in architectural/construction engineering design, cost estimating, project coordination and specification writing.
• Experience in a health care environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops the budget and schedule for the project, coordinating consultants and contracts.
• Works with architects and engineers on construction documents.
• Ensures technical quality of construction and client satisfaction.
• Monitors budget, staff time, and project costs; reviews invoices and contracts.
• Prepares funding authorization and controls project finances.
• Coordinates with hospital trades, outside contractors, and planning resources.

Skills

Construction management

Architectural design knowledge

CADD systems

Engineering software

Budgeting

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in architectural, electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

CADD systems

Engineering management software

Job description

SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Director, Capital Project and in collaboration with the departments Administrative Director, controls how projects are implemented to satisfy the client 's programmatic needs and t meet schedule and fiscal needs. Is responsible for construction methodology, contract management and day to day management of projects. Ensures that all projects whether the design is in house or by outside consulting firms are in compliance with applicable building codes and regulations. Generally acts as the leading individual contributor and coordinator of construction field activities. As such, coordinates construction documents, specific actions, and contracts for routine and complex construction projects. Focus on space planning oversight and department move management for the Brown University Health System Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include development of the budget and schedule for the project, including the coordination of consultants and contracts. Works with architects and engineers in the development of construction documents. Responsible for the technical quality of the construction and client satisfaction. Monitors budget and staff time, job costs and accounting; reviews invoices/billing; develops and maintains contracts. Develops value engineering analysis for review of senior management. Prepares funding authorization, process invoices and control project finances. Monitors the development of the project, assuring that the target dates are met and expenditures are within budget. Monitors the development of the projects, assuring that the target dates are met and expenditures are within the budget. Recommends improvements or alternatives to maximize the budget. Develops and implements quantitative and qualitative standards for the project team. Coordinates activities of hospital trades and construction crew personnel, and outside contractors assigned to projects to ensure compliance to specifications and project 's completion timetables. Ensures that appropriate testing is completed and subsequent information is reported. Reviews bid proposals submitted and makes recommendations to the Director, Capital Projects, based upon analysis of bid amount and/or qualifications of bidder. Prepares funding authorization, process invoices and control project finances. Assist departmental trade supervisors and department heads in the planning and use of hospital facilities, utilities, and equipment and support services. Recommends improvements to the same. Collaborates with outside planning resources engaged to assist in the process including architectural, engineering, planning and other consultant resources as required. Manages/coordinates with site operation user groups; organizes meetings, prepares materials/presentations to facilitate interaction. Follows-up with information, data reports, and research as required. Obtains approval from local, sate and federal agencies. Participates in the commissioning of projects. Inspects projects and participates in acceptance testing, review test reports before final payment for services are made. Review specifications of proposed major equipment purchases to determine compliance with the institutions ' standards as well as compatibility with current facilities. Participates with Development and Communication staff in preparing graphic/presentation material for donors, grant submission, fund raising and public relations. Participates in activities with gaining funding and approval of project by business partner management and their governing bodies, and regulatory agencies. Maintains technical skills and up to date on planning and health care industry trends, changes, legislation and regulation, through attendance at training courses, seminars, etc. Performs other duties as required, including but not limited to participation in councils, quality improvement teams and other such committees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC KNOWLEDGE: The level of knowledge of construction, construction design and architectural design normally acquired in a four-year bachelor 's degree program in architectural, electrical or mechanical engineering. An understanding of the analysis required managing physical facilities projects from conceptualization through implementation consistent with defined objectives and approved budgets, but where discretion is provided determining methods to be used. A broad based professional level of knowledge in order to prepare specifications, to evaluate and approve specifications prepared by others and to provide professional guidance and direction to same. Working knowledge of computers, CADD systems and engineering management software used to effectively produce construction documents, specifications and schedules. Knowledge of federal, state and local building and construction codes. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of five years previous related experience in architectural/construction engineering design, cost estimating, project coordination and specification writing and a minimum of one year practical CADD experience. Preferably in a health care environment. Interpersonal experience effectively communicating the impact of design alternatives, negotiating agreements between members of the project team, and effectively interacting with all levels of hospital personnel and outside contractors and consultants.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

PAY RANGE

Pay Range: $90,729.60-$149,697.60

EEO STATEMENT

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

LOCATION

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

WORK TYPE

M-F 7:30am-4:00pm

WORK SHIFT

Day

DAILY HOURS

8 hours

DRIVING REQUIRED

Yes

ABOUT BROWN UNIVERSITY HEALTH

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island.

Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families.

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