Health & Wellness Project Manager

San Felipe Pueblo; New Mexico; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pueblo of San Felipe Health & Wellness Department seeks a Health & Wellness Project Manager to lead planning, design, construction, expansion and modernization of health facilities, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental and healthcare standards throughout from concept to occupancy.

The role requires collaboration with tribal leadership, IHS, architects, engineers, contractors and funding agencies to advance the Pueblo’s healthcare infrastructure and strategic priorities, while managing

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in healthcare facility management or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Construction/Architecture/Engineering/Healthcare Administration.
• Certifications: CHC, PMP, CHFM; OSHA 30; CSP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, construction, renovation and expansion of healthcare facilities.
• Represent clinic development and capital improvement projects.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, construction managers and contractors.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets and procurement documents.
• Monitor project performance, costs, deliverables and timelines.
• Conduct site assessments and feasibility studies to include closeout activities.
• Prepare and present project updates to Tribal Leadership and funding agencies.

Skills

Budgeting

Communication

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Leadership

Education

Associate degree in Construction Management/related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred in related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Facility management systems

Job description

The incumbent serves as the department’s project management lead for new construction, clinic expansion, facility modernization, infrastructure improvements and regulatory compliance activities.

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Job Description:

The Health & Wellness Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating and overseeing health facility development, expansion, renovation, compliance and safety initiatives for the Pueblo of San Felipe Health & Wellness Department. The incumbent serves as the department’s project management lead for new construction, clinic expansion, facility modernization, infrastructure improvements and regulatory compliance activities. The incumbent will ensure existing facilities maintain compliance with applicable federal, tribal, state, accreditation, environment health, life safety and healthcare facility standards while managing future healthcare capital projects from concept development to completion. Incumbent works collaborative with tribal leadership, Indian Health Services (IHS), architects, engineers, contractors, regulatory agencies, funding organizations and Health & Wellness leadership to advance the Pueblo’s healthcare infrastructure and strategic priorities that meet the evolving healthcare needs of the San Felipe Community.

Project Development & Capital Construction

• Lead planning, design, construction, renovation and expansion of healthcare facilities
• Serve as Representative for clinic development and capital improvement projects
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, construction managers and contractors
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets and procurement documents
• Monitor project performance, costs, deliverables and timelines
• Conduct site assessments and feasibility studies to also include project closeout activities, warranties and occupancy readiness
• Prepare and present project updates to Tribal Leadership, Health & Wellness leadership and funding agencies

Healthcare Facility Compliance & Regulatory Oversight:

• Develop and maintain compliance programs for healthcare facilities
• Ensure compliance with:
  • OSHA
  • CMS Conditions of Participation
  • Indian Health Service requirements
  • Life Safety Code (NFPA)
  • AAAHC and/or joint Commission standards (when applicable)
  • HIPAA physical security requirementsEnvironmental Health requirements
  • Tribal, state and federal regulations
• Coordinate regulatory inspections and corrective action plans
• Maintain required documentation and compliance records
• Conduct internal compliance audit and risk assessments
• Monitor contractor compliance with safety and regulatory standards

Safety & Risk Management:

• Develop and implement facility safety programs
• Conduct routine facility safety inspections
• Lead Environmental Health and Safety Initiatives
• Coordinate emergency preparedness exercises and continuity planning
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and infection control standards during construction and renovation projects
• Manage incident reporting and corrective action plans related to facilities and safety concerns
• Coordinate hazard mitigation and workplace safety initiatives

Strategic Planning:

• Assist in developing the Pueblo’s long-range healthcare facilities master plan
• Identify opportunities for facility modernization and service expansion
• Support grant applications and infrastructure funding opportunities
• Participate in strategic healthcare infrastructure planning efforts

Additional Responsibilities:

• This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions or to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

Working Conditions:

• May work weekends, after hours, administrative, and/or Tribal days. Sits for long periods of time and types. Travel within San Felipe Pueblo is expected. Out-of-state travel is possible.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to outdoor weather in all seasons is necessary for required vehicle cleaning and maintenance. Travel is often on UN-improved roads. Exposure to infections and communicable diseases is possible. May work in/ or outdoors, after hours, weekends, and events.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and lift and/or move up to 15-25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stoop. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25-50 pounds. Position may require occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work is performed in health and dental clinics, working around the facilities and outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate, and at times, you may be asked to check small, tight spaces to replace air filters. This work involves blood-borne pathogens and requires OSHA training. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet, warm, hot, and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and heat. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Qualifications:

• Education: Associate degree in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Facilities Management, Project Management, Architecture, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field.
• Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Healthcare Administration, Facilities Management, closely related field or specialty in medical ambulatory clinics.
• Certifications: Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM), OSHA 30-Hour Certification, Certified Safety Professional (CSP) (preferred), FEMA Incident Command System certifications (preferred)
• Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in healthcare facility management, healthcare construction management, compliance, facilities operations, capital projects, engineering, architecture, public works or closely related field
• Preferred Experience:
  • Experience with ambulatory health clinics
  • Experience with IHS facilities
  • Experience administering P.L. 93-638 contracts
  • Experience managing federally funded construction projects
  • Experience with healthcare facility accreditation requirements
• Three (3) years required; general contractor requirements; environmental and building safety. Understanding of facility codes, Infection Control Risk Assessment, and hospital-specific MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) systems.
• Physical Requirements: The job requires driving and involves standing, bending, and walking within n the common areas, such as schools, clinics, and homes. Ability to drive a car in all types of road conditions. Carrying up to 50 lbs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of healthcare facility operations and construction
• Knowledge of federal procurement and contract administration
• Knowledge of IHS facility standards and tribal healthcare systems
• Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, CMS and environmental regulations
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Ability to review architectural and engineering plans
• Strong budgeting and financial management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, project management software and facility management systems

Supervision and Guidelines:

Incumbent reports directly to Clinical Services Director. May provide project oversight and coordination for contractors, consultants, vendors and facility personnel assigned to project activities. Exercises independent judgment in project planning, regulatory compliance and facilities management functions.