Planning Design and Construction Senior Project Manager

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Winston-Salem is seeking a senior project management leader to coordinate owners, consulting engineers, architects and contractors on complex renovations, additions or new construction.

You will direct cross‑functional teams, manage scope, budget and schedule, and interface with executive leadership to deliver high‑quality, compliant facilities.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in health admin, engineering, construction management, architecture, business management or related field with 6 years healthcare design/construction experience.
• Ability to lead project teams and mentor managers.
• Knowledge of design, construction contracts, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication with executives and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Leads project teams; mentors project managers.
• Defines scope, budget and schedule for high-complexity projects.
• Interfaces with executive leadership and external partners.
• Ensures compliance with design standards and legal processes.
• Learns and applies current project management methodologies.

Skills

Communication

Self-awareness

Planning & prioritization

PM software tools

Regulatory knowledge

Contract law basics

Healthcare knowledge

Education

BS/BA in a relevant field

Tools

Scheduling software

PDF editors

Collaboration platforms

Job description

Functions as the interface between the owner's personnel, consulting engineers, architects and construction contractors in the planning, design, construction and occupancy of high complexity facility renovation, addition or new construction projects. Performs a wide spectrum of functions to achieve the functional, quality, scope, schedule and budget goals of the project, including the leadership of the project team.

Education/Experience

B.A. or B.S. degree in Health Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Business Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline with 6 years of experience in healthcare or academic design and construction required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, And/or REGISTRATION

The Center for Health Design Evidence-Based Accreditation and Certification, and/or The American Society of Healthcare Engineers Certified Healthcare Constructor preferred

Essential Functions

• Leads project teams; teaches, mentors and coaches all level project managers
• Develops, organizes, leads, supports teams, internally and externally
• Develops, monitors and achieves the scope, budget and schedule of single or multiple projects and/or project portfolios of high complexity
• Builds organizational capabilities; conducts strategic planning.
• Incorporates strategic master facility plan information into project development
• Regularly interfaces with organization's executive leadership.
• Adapts and executes functional or departmental business plans and contributes to the development of functional or departmental strategies
• Participates in the design & construction process as the owner representative
• Develops and monitors benchmarking and performance indicators
• Produces, obtains and organizes project documentation
• Develops, sets, monitors and achieves goals
• Procures and manages external resources
• Applies current design, construction and project management methodologies and techniques
• Follows legal and contractual processes
• Leverages technology to support project delivery
• Develops, implements and manages design standards
• Reads, evaluates and interprets design documents
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications

• Communicate clearly and effectively
• Recognize and adapt to a variety of situations using self-awareness, self-regulation, humility, motivation, empathy and social skills
• Effectively and thoroughly plan, organize and prioritize
• Proficient use project management technologies; MS Office, PDF editors, scheduling applications, internet and collaboration platforms
• Knowledge of authorities having jurisdiction and their requirements
• Familiar with typical design and construction contract instruments and legal considerations
• Understand process improvement fundamentals and their application
• Take initiative and works independently but also collaboratively
• Knowledge of the healthcare and research environment to support effective healthcare and research delivery

Work Environment

Work environment consists of four main work locations:

• Remote or home office
• On-site office
• Construction job-site trailer
• Construction job sites including outdoors, on active construction sites, and in renovation spaces.

Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for a major portion of the day.

Must be able to climb ladders, kneel, crouch and turn in awkward positions to observe work and conditions.

Must be able to climb stairs, walk on uneven or unstable platforms.

Must have corrected vision be able to sense vibrations and smells.