Midwest Non-Acute Construction Project Manager

Advocate Health; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Illinois is seeking a Midwest Non-Acute Construction Project Manager to lead administration and supervision of hospital construction projects at Advocate IL locations.

You will coordinate with contractors, engineers, architects and hospital staff; manage budgets; review bids; prepare change orders; inspect progress and ensure work meets specifications while minimizing disruption to hospital operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field.
• 2+ years of project management experience in hospital or health care settings.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic skills in word processing, scheduling, and accounting spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the bid review process; analyses quotations and proposals.
• Reviews submittals for accuracy and conformity to LGH specifications.
• Ensures projects are built according to specifications.
• Administers construction projects and maintains project documentation.
• Assists in preparation of initial budget estimates for approval.
• Reviews bids and assists in selection of contractors.
• Prepares change orders for approval.
• Reviews and processes pay requests.
• Maintains and updates project budget tracker sheets.
• Coordinates contractor meetings and interfaces with engineers, architects, and staff.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Communication skills

Computer & spreadsheets

Budget awareness

Contractor coordination

Education

BA/BS in Engineering or related field

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

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 process pay requests
• Maintains and updates project budget tracker sheets

Responsible for coordination and supervision of all aspects of construction process

• Coordinates contractor meetings on both 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 and staff architect, 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, insuring that the design meets their needs and works within budget
• Interfaces with contract architects and staff architect, designers, engineers, and consultants to insure that construction documents conform both to the design intent and to established Advocate Health Care, BroMenn, Eureka, and Eastside Medical Office Building

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

• This responsibility includes the preparation and updating of life-safety ILSM project documents, coordination and review of fire evacuation, IDPH comments, Accrediting Organization comments. By law, and our internal procedures, all project final construction/permit documents must be archived and available access by Advocate. Position is responsible for the stewardship of these legal documents on Advocate\'s behalf.

Education/Experience Required

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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Basic skills in computer 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 in order to visit job sites on campus.
• Ability to walk on stairs, ladders, climb scaffolding, and visit dusty environments is required.
• Traveling to job sites with-in Bloomington/Normal/Eureka areas, which requires access to vehicle.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.