Real Estate Planning Project Manager

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking a Real Estate Planning Project Manager to oversee strategic planning, development, and execution of real estate and facility projects supporting clinical operations. The role ensures that facilities are designed, constructed, and maintained to support regulatory compliance and organizational goals.

You will lead capital projects from concept through completion, coordinate with architects and construction teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure compliance with Joint

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred (PM, Facilities, Engineering or Architecture).
• PMP, Lean, Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in facility management, construction, or project management in health care.
• Proficiency in MS Projects, AutoCAD or Revit, e-Builder.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with real estate team and senior leadership to align real estate strategies with healthcare delivery goals.
• Lead capital projects from concept through completion, including renovations, expansions, and new construction.
• Lead the development of the RFB/RFP scope in coordination with supply chain and legal.
• Manage project scope, budgets, timelines, and quality standards; document meetings and communications.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to set up design meetings and handoffs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

MS Projects

AutoCAD

Revit

e-Builder

Job description

The Real Estate Planning Project Manager in a healthcare setting is responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, development, and execution of real estate and facility projects. This role ensures that healthcare facilities are designed, constructed, and maintained to support clinical operations, regulatory compliance, and long-term organizational goals.

Essential Job Statements

Strategic Planning & Development

• Collaborate with real estate team and senior leadership to align real estate strategies with healthcare delivery goals.

• Conduct feasibility studies, site selection, schematic design, design development, construction document/administrationand space utilization analysis.

• Participate in the development of facility master plans as required

Project Management

• Lead capital projects from concept through completion, including renovations, expansions, and new construction.

• Lead the development of the request for bids and/or request for proposal scope of projects in coordination with supply chain

• Select and negotiate with supply chain and legal appropriate contracts for architectural and engineering services

• Manage project scope, budget, timeline, and quality standards.

• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to set up design meetings.

• Coordinate completed design projects for handoff to construction teams

• Manage project to ensure the scope is within the parameters established to meet budget and timeline

• Document information for design meetings and information/communication records for the real estate portfolio.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all projects comply with healthcare regulations (e.g., Joint Commission, OSHA, ADA, CMS, FGI,).

• Oversee environmental and safety risk assessments.

• Ensure all processes and policies are followed to include significant transaction processes required by the Board of Directors.

Financial Oversight

• Prepare and manage project budgets and financial forecasts.

• Create workday and strata documents to support the project

• Evaluate cost-saving opportunities and return on investment.

• Develop SBAR for justification of project overruns

Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as the liaison between clinical departments, administration, and external vendors.

• Provide regular updates to executive leadership and board members.

Patient Population: N/A

Employment Qualifications

Required Education:Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.

Preferred Education:A Master’s degree in Project Management, Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.

Licensing/ Certification

Licensure/Certification Required:N/A

Licensure/Certification Preferred: PMP certification, Lean, Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification

Minimum Qualifications

Years and Type of Required Experience: 3+ years of experience in facility management, construction, or project management in health care industry.Preferred 5 years of experience in facility management, construction or project management in health care industry.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:Proficiency in standard Microsoft desktop software including MS Projects, AutoCAD or Revit, e-Builder. Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:Ability to juggle multiple goals and deadlines in the context of the big picture. Ability to build a strong network and relationships at executive levels with technology and solutions, customers and vendor groups. Excellent written, interpersonal and oral communication skills. Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Combination of education and experience in lieu of a degree.

Working Conditions:

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. May have periods of constant interruptions. Prolonged periods of working alone.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands: Stoop, Kneel, Squat

Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing

Additional Physical Requirements / Hazards

Physical Requirements: N/A

Hazards: Exposure to dust/fumes

Mental/Sensory –

Mental / Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking

Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Frequent and Intense Customer Interactions, Noisy Environment, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change

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