Manager Facilities Construction

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's Hospital is seeking a Planning, Design & Construction leader to manage projects across facilities, coordinating with operations and external partners. The role requires guiding teams, aligning milestones, and maintaining program goals in a complex pediatric environment.

The position emphasizes staff coaching, effective communication, and ensuring safety and quality in project delivery within a safety-sensitive setting. This full-time role is based at AC's Little Rock campus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 5 years of relevant experience, including at least 1 year in a leadership role.
• In lieu of a High School Diploma/GED, 7 years of experience with at least 1 year in a leadership role.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field recommended.
• Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) - ASHE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages Planning, Design and Construction Projects.
• Coordinates planning, design and construction project activities and disciplines with AC operations.
• Accountable for coaching team on all project communication between client and project team.
• Intercedes when issues arise to build/restore relationships.
• Establish alliances with other departments and organizations to assess partnerships.
• Maintains knowledge to develop department goals, performance metrics and programs.
• Responsible for HR actions for reporting staff, including hiring, firing, disciplinary actions, and annual performance evaluations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team coaching

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

Work Shift: Please see job description for details. Time Type: Full time Department: CC017325

Planning Design & Construction Summary: Manages, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration and completion of planning, design and construction projects within AC. Has authority for staff personnel actions. Responsible for construction activities for all AC facilities. Manages construction team. Manages relationship with construction partners.

Required Education: High school diploma or GED or equivalent

Recommended Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field of study.

Required Work Experience: High School Diploma/GED and 5 years of relevant experience, including at least 1 year in a leadership role. In lieu of a High School Diploma/GED, 7 years of experience with at least 1 year in a leadership role.

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

Recommended Certifications: Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) - American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE)

• Oversees and manages Planning, Design and Construction Projects.
• Coordinates planning, design and construction project activities and disciplines with AC operations
• Accountable for coaching team on all project communication between client and project team. Intercedes when issues arise to build/restore relationships
• Establish alliances with other departments and organizations by recognizing dependencies in order to assess potential partnership and commitment to the program.
• Maintains the knowledge necessary to develop department goals, metrics of performance and programs relevant to areas of responsibility.
• Responsible for Human Resource actions for reporting staff, to include hiring, firing, disciplinary actions, and annual performance evaluations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Arkansas Children's is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children's is driven by four core values - safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence which inform every action. Arkansas Children's Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children's has met the unique needs of children. But we are more than just a hospital treating sick kids - our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children's Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state's only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children's Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

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"When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children's Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!" Nick – Supply Assistant