Mgr Planning Design & Construction-29032

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center seeks a seasoned Manager to lead Planning, Design & Construction Operations across capital projects. You will guide a project management team, align design with clinical goals, and ensure projects finish safely, on schedule, and within budget.

The role requires expert knowledge of healthcare renovation, contract development, cost estimation, and regulatory liaison. Strong leadership, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration are essential to improving

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in healthcare construction/renovation.
• BS degree in architecture/engineering/construction management or equivalent required.
• Technical expertise in several areas of healthcare construction/renovation.
• Ability to prepare schedules for complex construction programs and projects.
• Ability to develop construction cost estimates.
• Experience in developing and managing construction contracts.
• Experience in communication with regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee space allocation, develop alternatives for short/long-range planning.
• Oversee design and construction of new projects, renovations, infrastructure, and equipment installations with stakeholders.
• Ensure quality and safety of construction; exercise fiscal control for projects.
• Supervise project management staff; develop and maintain department policies and procedures.
• Manage performance, evaluations, workload coordination, and staffing for the team.
• Lead design processes for capital construction and life-safety projects.
• Ensure timely completion of reports for certificate of need, licenses, and code changes.
• Participate in space and capital committee processes; report on KPI achievement.
• Coordinate audits and risk analyses; escalate issues to leadership as needed.

Skills

Healthcare construction

Project management

Staff supervision

Cost estimation

Regulatory communications

Scheduling

Education

BS degree in architecture/engineering/construction management

Job description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

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: $59.51 - $88.67 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 Manager - Planning, Design & Construction Operations provides project-based direction and serves as a working manager responsible for delivery of assigned capital projects and day-to-day leadership of assigned project management staff across Rush University System for Health. The role is responsible for the integration of both design and construction projects in conjunction with each capital project’s goals in accordance with the RUSH PDC Guiding Principles. The manager ensures that the department’s goals and KPIs, and project delivery standards are achieved and exercises discretion/judgment in dealing with varied departments, assigned staff, consultants, and contractor groups. The Manager will ensure that patient, visitor, and staff experiences are embedded in the facility design and assist in facilitating changes required for successful implementation. The Manager is responsible for supervising assigned project management staff and ensuring assigned projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and aligned with organizational priorities. Exemplifies the RUSH mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with RUSH policies and procedures.

Other Information

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in healthcare construction/renovation
• BS degree in architecture/engineering/construction management or equivalent required
• Technical expertise in several areas of healthcare construction/renovation
• Ability to prepare schedules for complex construction programs and projects
• Ability to develop construction cost estimates
• Experience in developing and managing construction contracts
• Experience in communication with regulatory agencies

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Prior experience supervising staff or serving as a team lead for multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience with the development of PDC or Project Management policies and procedures.
• Professional license as an architect or engineer preferred.

Disclaimer

Physical Demands: 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

• Manage space allocation process including development of alternatives for short / long range allocation.
• Responsible for oversight on design and construction of new projects, space renovations, infrastructure projects, and medical equipment installation with construction modifications including coordination of architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Responsible for quality and safety of facility construction and exercises fiscal control for such projects.
• Participates in control of operating expenses within the associated department account unit.
• Provides day-to-day supervision, onboarding, mentorship, coaching, and development of assigned project management staff. Develop and maintain department policies and procedures.
• Hold assigned employees accountable to department processes, project delivery standards, and demonstrated performance.
• Participates in performance management, annual evaluations, workload coordination, and staffing assignments for assigned project management staff.
• Manage design process for all capital construction, building renovation and life safety projects.
• Ensure proper completion of various reports and documents related to certificate of need, license reporting, physical plant changes, code requirements, etc.
• Participate in the space and capital committee process.
• Measure and report on goals and KPIs of the department.
• Manage and oversee all aspects of assigned construction projects and manage assigned construction project managers.
• Possesses a thorough understanding of architectural and construction means and methods and must work well in a team environment and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Responsible for managing cost, schedule, quality, safety and project close-out for assigned projects.
• Escalates significant project, staffing, and operational issues to department leadership as appropriate.
• Constantly perform risk analysis, anticipate and develop solutions prior to a problem occurring.Coordinate project specific audits.

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.