Program Manager - Lexington, KY

Neara; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Covalus is seeking a Program Manager in Lexington, KY to lead healthcare development projects. You will oversee planning, budgeting, scheduling, and coordination with design teams, clients, and vendors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or business, plus at least five years of healthcare project management experience. Travel and strong communication skills are essential to align stakeholders and drive project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or business administration.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive healthcare development project management experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to engage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead project feasibility analyses and coordinate with design teams, clients, and vendors.
• Oversee planning, scheduling, budgeting, and cost control for healthcare projects.
• Negotiate contracts with A/E firms, GC, and other owner consultants.
• Prepare monthly client reports and monitor project performance indicators.
• Provide design direction and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting and scheduling

Contract negotiations

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or business administration

Job description

Program Manager - Lexington, KY

Job type: Full Time · Department: Program Management · Work type: Remote

United States

Covalus is a growing management consulting firm, encompassed by an impact-driven culture that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare construction. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and be empowered to put forward new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of healthcare for patients, our communities, and our people. Serving as Program Manager, you will have the opportunity to propel your career forward with exposure to a variety of healthcare projects. You will be responsible for providing oversite of project management activities and overall performance of individual healthcare projects or programs.

Purpose

The purpose of this position is responsibility for project management services within an assigned geographic market, program, or client account to achieve the company's strategic business objectives.

Candidates are required to be in Lexington, KY or a commutable distance.

Essential Functions

• Leads internal partners, design team members, and other consultants in performing project feasibility analysis.
• Interface with client’s project leads/administration team, client user groups, property managers, and vendors.
• Lead the qualification, selection, and contract negotiations for A/E firm, General Contractor, and other Owner consultant members.
• Review, negotiate, and approve A/E, GC, and Other Owner consultant additional work/change order requests.
• Supervise the programming and planning efforts of the selected architect.
• Perform site analysis and investigations.
• Develop detailed schedules.
• Reviews and understands detailed project budgets.
• Obtain required project public approvals (CON, Zoning, Annexation, Site Plan Approval, Wetlands, other Processes).
• Provide design direction and manage the overall design process.
• Evaluate the adequacy of all construction allowances, contingencies, and general conditions.
• Provide construction administration in adherence with the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Monitors the GC performance for areas of potential risk and provides leadership in project safety, quality, and infection prevention.
• Provide project cost control and prepare timely and accurate monthly budget reports and invoicing.
• Oversee the selection, procurement, delivery and installation of medical and other equipment, signage, and furniture with applicable vendors/consultants.
• Prepare monthly reports to clients and is accountable for developing and monitoring project performance indicators.
• Create project overview and status report presentations to clients’ administration.
• Lead by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the company's values
• Collaborate with others within the company to reach client goals and objectives as well as overall company success.
• Embraces the company’s culture and works collaboratively with others to reach business goals and objectives.
• Additional responsibilities that may become apparent beyond the outlined above responsibilities.

Working Conditions

The majority of work is completed in a home office or company office with intermittent sitting, standing, and walking. Travel to a client or project site could be in the range of 25-75% of the time commitment required to complete many of the functions of the position. Must be able to travel by car, plane, or other forms of transportation to attend owner/client meetings. Hazard exposure is mainly confined to job-site visits and travel.

Education, Experience, and Knowledge

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business administration.

A minimum of 5 years of progressive healthcare development project management experience

including building strong cross-functional relationships to ensure that all client stakeholders are appropriately engaged and satisfied.

Must be able to demonstrate a high level of professionalism and performance leading planning, design, pre-construction, contract negotiations, cost control, scheduling, and team coordination activities.

Advanced project budgeting, contract negotiations, and scheduling skills are essential for success in this position.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to analyze data for the client and team to achieve project goals. Must be able to maintain a professional attitude.

Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with executive-level external and internal healthcare clients.

Strong ability to multitask, work independently and manage all aspects of construction projects effectively and efficiently. Must be self-motivated and possess a proactive attitude.

Advanced proficiency of Microsoft Office programs including (Power Point, Word, Excel, and Teams). eBuilder, Bluebeam, Smartsheet experience is preferred.

Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations.

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to prioritize and adhere to tight deadlines.

Strong oral and written communication skills with an ability to effectively communicate at all levels of management. Must be able to maintain a professional attitude.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with a desire to learn new skills, be challenged, and demonstrate growth potential.

Willingness to remain flexible and adapt to change as we continue to grow as a company.