Program Manager, Capital Projects

UChicago Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine is seeking a Program Manager, Capital Projects to support operational and transition planning for Routine, Strategic, and Capital projects. You will help deliver healthcare projects on campus and at off-site locations, organize meetings, track documentation, coordinate follow-up, and mitigate operational risks under supervision.

Responsibilities include coordinating planning, attending meetings, documenting procedures, supporting move readiness, and liaising between departments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in project support/coordination or healthcare leadership is required.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating operations planning, workflow documentation, equipment inventory, and departmental communication for Capital projects.
• Attending planning and design meetings, taking notes, and helping to document standard work procedures and developing innovative tools for project tracking and task management.
• Supporting departmental move and relocation planning by creating checklists and coordinating logistics.
• Serving as a liaison between operational departments and the project team.
• Managing equipment lists, data and other financial tracking within the larger budget, under the direction of Program Director.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Summary

The Program Manager, Capital Projects is responsible for supporting operational and transition planning services for Routine, Strategic, and Capital projects under the guidance and supervision of Program Directors and the Director of Operations‑Planning. The role assists in the delivery of healthcare projects on campus and at off‑site locations, organizes meetings, tracks documentation, maintains communication channels, coordinates follow‑up and task work in early planning, gathers operational and equipment planning information, supports departmental preparation and move readiness, reports on schedule, equipment, budget tracking, and mitigates operational risks.

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinating operations planning, workflow documentation, equipment inventory, and departmental communication for Capital projects.
• Attending planning and design meetings, taking notes, and helping to document standard work procedures and developing innovative tools for project tracking and task management.
• Supporting departmental move and relocation planning by creating checklists and coordinating logistics.
• Serving as a liaison between operational departments and the project team.
• Managing equipment lists, data and other financial tracking within the larger budget, under the direction of Program Director.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in project support/coordination or healthcare leadership is required.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• Experience working in cross‑functional project teams with clinical and non‑clinical stakeholders preferred.

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full‑time (1.0)
• Shift: Days
• Unit/Department: UCM Facility Operations
• CBA Code: Non‑Union

No Visa Sponsorship Available

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full‑time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union. Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Employment Conditions

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre‑employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.