Senior Project Manager - Construction, Hybrid, Pittsburgh PA

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health in Pittsburgh seeks an experienced project manager to lead strategic real estate initiatives. You will coordinate design from internal and external teams, oversee construction, and maintain project budgets and schedules to support a multi‑million‑square‑foot portfolio.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and cost‑control skills, with mentoring responsibilities for PM staff and adherence to procurement policies. Hybrid work optional.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering (Architectural, Civil, Structural).
• 7 years of project management experience on large, complex interior/lease‑hold projects.
• Experience in corporate or commercial real estate.
• Strong cost estimation and cost savings/avoidance skills.
• Understanding of HVAC, mechanical, electrical and building systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement the Corporation's real estate project management programs.
• Coordinate design from internal teams to external vendors and oversee construction.
• Develop and manage project budgets and schedules; track cost changes.
• Communicate project status to sponsors, users and management.
• Mentor Project Coordinators and Project Managers in PM processes and leadership.
• Ensure procurement policy compliance and review contracts and change orders.
• Lead initiatives to improve processes and reduce operating costs.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Microsoft programs

AutoCAD

IWMS

Risk mitigation planning

Financial acumen

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

IWMS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

This job is responsible for recommending and implementing strategic and comprehensive project management services in support of the corporation's business activities. Coordination and facilitation of design, large scale interiors projects (>$5mm), construction and site project management personnel, implementation of corporation's standards, development of a standardized project management process, resource allocation and loading, direction of external design, maintain project timelines, building trades oversight and project closeout. This job is also responsible for construction project budget development (cost estimation) and tracking, oversight and evaluating how changes to project scope can be minimized in order to maintain or improve schedule and cost. This job is responsible for providing timely and accurate information and financial updates to project sponsors, users and management. May additionally be responsible for feasibility studies and field trials management. Executes functional tactical plans and contributes to the development of real estate occupancy strategies that are supportive of organizational strategic business plans. Decisions are guided by functional strategies and priorities.

• Project Management - Manages and implements the Corporation's real estate occupancy strategies via formal project management. Responsibilities include coordination of design from internal design team to external design vendor, oversight of construction and site personnel, negotiate contracts, develop and manage project budget, develop and manage project schedule, communication of project status to internal and external team, and project closeout.20%
• Team building and Management - Support and implement strategies established to maintain relationships with CRE team members and key service providers. On-going management of these relationships includes architects, project managers, and contractors in compliance with the corporation’s procurement policies.10%
• Communications - Key communicator and liaison between the Department's strategic planners and tactical implementation providers including, architects, engineers, vendors, general contractors, building trades and subcontractors. Keep all parties abreast of the latest project updates and initiatives as it relates to the real estate portfolio.10%
• Leadership - Lead external service providers for successful management of all construction management projects and processes. Assists in developing and leading key initiatives for department to improve process, reduce operating cost, and maintain/reduce project budgets.10%
• Strategic Planning - Assists the Client Relationship and Workplace Design team in developing tactical plan to support the Enterprise Real Estate portfolio strategies. Oversees the implementation of those tactical plans relative to the construction management processes. Strategies and plans impact a portfolio >3 million SF. 10%
• Space Utilization/Key Metrics - supports the space standards and metrics as outlined by the Design team for each project.10%
• Budgeting - Manages the cost estimation and project budget tracking process. Supports estimations for fiscal year capital budgets that allow for support of key occupancy strategy initiatives. Proactively monitors construction budgets (both capital and expense). Communicates any budget changes necessary (+/-) in a timely manner.10%
• Works with Procurement team for RFP process, scope/bid reviews and selection. Process contracts and POs in enterprise accounting system. Tracks and manages budget to actuals in CRES IWMS system. Responsible for evaluating and approving any change orders (target >3% of overall contract). 10%
• Is a mentor for Project Coordinators and Project Managers providing guidance in PM process & methodology, tool utilization and effective leadership.10%
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

This job is responsible for recommending and implementing strategic and comprehensive project management services in support of the corporation's business activities. Coordination and facilitation of design, large scale interiors projects (>$5mm), construction and site project management personnel, implementation of corporation's standards, development of a standardized project management process, resource allocation and loading, direction of external design, maintain project timelines, building trades oversight and project closeout. This job is also responsible for construction project budget development (cost estimation) and tracking, oversight and evaluating how changes to project scope can be minimized in order to maintain or improve schedule and cost. This job is responsible for providing timely and accurate information and financial updates to project sponsors, users and management. May additionally be responsible for feasibility studies and field trials management. Executes functional tactical plans and contributes to the development of real estate occupancy strategies that are supportive of organizational strategic business plans. Decisions are guided by functional strategies and priorities.

• Project Management - Manages and implements the Corporation's real estate occupancy strategies via formal project management. Responsibilities include coordination of design from internal design team to external design vendor, oversight of construction and site personnel, negotiate contracts, develop and manage project budget, develop and manage project schedule, communication of project status to internal and external team, and project closeout.20%
• Team building and Management - Support and implement strategies established to maintain relationships with CRE team members and key service providers. On-going management of these relationships includes architects, project managers, and contractors in compliance with the corporation’s procurement policies.10%
• Communications - Key communicator and liaison between the Department's strategic planners and tactical implementation providers including, architects, engineers, vendors, general contractors, building trades and subcontractors. Keep all parties abreast of the latest project updates and initiatives as it relates to the real estate portfolio.10%
• Leadership - Lead external service providers for successful management of all construction management projects and processes. Assists in developing and leading key initiatives for department to improve process, reduce operating cost, and maintain/reduce project budgets.10%
• Strategic Planning - Assists the Client Relationship and Workplace Design team in developing tactical plan to support the Enterprise Real Estate portfolio strategies. Oversees the implementation of those tactical plans relative to the construction management processes. Strategies and plans impact a portfolio >3 million SF. 10%
• Space Utilization/Key Metrics - supports the space standards and metrics as outlined by the Design team for each project.10%
• Budgeting - Manages the cost estimation and project budget tracking process. Supports estimations for fiscal year capital budgets that allow for support of key occupancy strategy initiatives. Proactively monitors construction budgets (both capital and expense). Communicates any budget changes necessary (+/-) in a timely manner.10%
• Works with Procurement team for RFP process, scope/bid reviews and selection. Process contracts and POs in enterprise accounting system. Tracks and manages budget to actuals in CRES IWMS system. Responsible for evaluating and approving any change orders (target >3% of overall contract). 10%
• Is a mentor for Project Coordinators and Project Managers providing guidance in PM process & methodology, tool utilization and effective leadership.10%
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Essential Responsibilities

• Project Management - Manages and implements the Corporation's real estate occupancy strategies via formal project management. Responsibilities include coordination of design from internal design team to external design vendor, oversight of construction and site personnel, negotiate contracts, develop and manage project budget, develop and manage project schedule, communication of project status to internal and external team, and project closeout.20%
• Team building and Management - Support and implement strategies established to maintain relationships with CRE team members and key service providers. On-going management of these relationships includes architects, project managers, and contractors in compliance with the corporation’s procurement policies.10%
• Communications - Key communicator and liaison between the Department's strategic planners and tactical implementation providers including, architects, engineers, vendors, general contractors, building trades and subcontractors. Keep all parties abreast of the latest project updates and initiatives as it relates to the real estate portfolio.10%
• Leadership - Lead external service providers for successful management of all construction management projects and processes. Assists in developing and leading key initiatives for department to improve process, reduce operating cost, and maintain/reduce project budgets.10%
• Strategic Planning - Assists the Client Relationship and Workplace Design team in developing tactical plan to support the Enterprise Real Estate portfolio strategies. Oversees the implementation of those tactical plans relative to the construction management processes. Strategies and plans impact a portfolio >3 million SF. 10%
• Space Utilization/Key Metrics - supports the space standards and metrics as outlined by the Design team for each project.10%
• Budgeting - Manages the cost estimation and project budget tracking process. Supports estimations for fiscal year capital budgets that allow for support of key occupancy strategy initiatives. Proactively monitors construction budgets (both capital and expense). Communicates any budget changes necessary (+/-) in a timely manner.10%
• Works with Procurement team for RFP process, scope/bid reviews and selection. Process contracts and POs in enterprise accounting system. Tracks and manages budget to actuals in CRES IWMS system. Responsible for evaluating and approving any change orders (target >3% of overall contract). 10%
• Is a mentor for Project Coordinators and Project Managers providing guidance in PM process & methodology, tool utilization and effective leadership.10%
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering (Architectural, Civil, Structural)
• 7 years of experience in Project management experience managing large (>$5mm), complex construction projects (multi‑phased and multiple trades) with a primary focus on interior lease‑hold improvements and new ground‑up construction.
• Experience in corporate or commercial real estate
• Clear understanding of cost estimation and cost savings/avoidance solutions.
• Clear understanding of building engineering related to HVAC, general mechanical systems, BMS, electrical, networking infrastructure, etc.

Substitutions

• Acceptable substitutions in lieu of a degree 1 1/2 years’ experience = 1 year college

Preferred

• Master's degree
• Exposure to the General Contractor side managing subcontractors directly
• Managing project managers
• Exposure with Facility Management
• Architect or PE
• Project Management (PMP)
• Green Building Certification (LEED)

Skills

• Provides new thinking in the corporation and support innovative strategies promoting the management of efficient and effective real estate project management processes. Provide quality coaching and feedback for team members
• Provides strong communication skills to all related parties from internal team to external vendors
• Exceptionally strong communication skills including garnering approval for large, complex projects at the C‑Suite and/or Board level. Understanding of legal and financial aspects of the project management and financial planning process
• Very strong written and oral communications skills (both analytical and report writing) are necessary. A comprehensive understanding of project management techniques and methodologies and best practices. Strong computer literacy skills both analytical and reporting.
• Experience with Microsoft programs, AutoCAD and IWMS (Integrated Workplace Management Systems).
• Experience with Risk Mitigation Planning.

Additional Employment Requirements

• Valid PA State Driver's License

Disclaimer

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement

This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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