Midwest Non-Acute Construction Project Manager

Advocate Health Care; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Midwest Non-Acute Construction Project Manager for full-time employment. This role involves overseeing construction projects across Advocate’s non-acute locations, ensuring that all work complies with specifications and project budgets.

The ideal candidate should have a BA/BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture, along with at least 2 years of project management experience in healthcare settings. Skills required include communication, blueprint interpretation, and knowledge of construction documents.

Qualifications

• 2 or more years of project management experience, preferably in hospital or healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the bid review process; analyses quotations and proposals.
• Coordinates contractor meetings; inspects progress of contractor work.
• Prepares and updates life-safety ILSM project documents.

Skills

Word processing skills

Scheduling

Accounting spreadsheets

Blueprint interpretation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

BA/BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture

Job description

It’s More Than a Job, It’s a Calling!

Position

Midwest Non-Acute Construction Project Manager

Location

Advocate IL Non-Acute locations

Employment

Full Time; 1st shift

Major Responsibilities

Administration

• Participates in the bid review process; analyses quotations and proposals
• Reviews submittals for accuracy and conformity to LGH specifications
• Insures that projects are built according to specifications
• Administers construction projects and maintains project documentation
• Assists in the preparation of initial budget estimates for approval
• Reviews bids and assists in the selection of appropriate contractors
• Prepares change orders for approval
• Reviews and processes pay requests
• Maintains and updates project budget tracker sheets

Responsible for coordination and supervision of all aspects of construction process

• Coordinates contractor meetings on a regular or as needed basis
• Inspects progress of contractor work as related to project schedule
• Fields questions and interfaces between contractors, engineers, contract architects, staff architects, and consultants
• Coordinates construction activities (such as shutdowns) that directly affect hospital operations
• Updates appropriate hospital personnel regarding construction activities

Responsible for project planning

• Attends planning meetings with user groups, ensuring that the design meets their needs and works within budget
• Interfaces with contract architects and staff architects, designers, engineers, and consultants to ensure that construction documents conform to design intent and to established Advocate Health Care, BroMenn, Eureka, and Eastside Medical Office Building standards

Responsible for stewardship of Construction Documents and preparation of Safety Documents on Advocate's behalf

• Prepares and updates life-safety ILSM project documents, coordinates and reviews fire evacuation, IDPH comments, and accrediting organization comments
• Archives all final construction and permit documents and ensures they are accessible to Advocate, in compliance with law and internal procedures

Education/Experience Required

• BA/BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture (or related major)
• 2 or more years of project management experience, with the majority in hospital or health care settings

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Basic skills in word processing, scheduling, and accounting spreadsheets
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical data
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Self-ambulation to visit job sites on campus
• Ability to walk on stairs, ladders, climb scaffolding, and navigate dusty environments
• Travel within Bloomington/Normal/Eureka areas, requiring access to a vehicle