Senior Healthcare Planning & Construction Manager

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago seeks a Manager - Planning, Design & Construction Operations to lead delivery of capital projects across the health system. You will supervise project management staff, coordinate design and construction teams, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

The role emphasizes embedding patient and staff experience in facility design and aligning with organizational priorities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in healthcare construction/renovation.
• BS degree in architecture/engineering/construction management or equivalent required.
• Technical expertise in several areas of healthcare construction/renovation.
• Ability to prepare schedules for complex construction programs and projects.
• Ability to develop construction cost estimates.
• Experience in developing and managing construction contracts.
• Experience in communication with regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage space allocation process including development of alternatives for short/long range allocation.
• Oversee design and construction of new projects, space renovations, infrastructure projects, and medical equipment installation with coordination of architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Ensure quality and safety of facility construction and fiscal control for projects.
• Participate in controlling operating expenses within the department budget.
• Provide day-to-day supervision, onboarding, mentorship, coaching, and development of project management staff; develop department policies and procedures.
• Hold staff accountable to processes, project delivery standards, and performance.
• Perform performance management, evaluations, workload coordination, and staffing assignments for project teams.
• Manage design for all capital construction, building renovations and life safety projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Verbal and written communication

Education

BS in architecture/engineering/construction management or equivalent

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago seeks a Manager - Planning, Design & Construction Operations to lead delivery of capital projects across the health system. You will supervise project management staff, coordinate design and construction teams, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

The role emphasizes embedding patient and staff experience in facility design and aligning with organizational priorities.