Senior Real Estate Planning Project Manager

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health in Richmond seeks a Senior Real Estate Planning Project Manager to oversee strategic planning, development, and execution of real estate and facility projects in a healthcare setting.

You will lead capital projects from concept through completion, coordinate with architecture, engineering, and clinical teams, ensure regulatory compliance, manage budgets and schedules, and communicate performance to executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required; master’s preferred.
• 8+ years of facility management, construction, or healthcare project management experience.
• PMP certification required; Lean/Six Sigma a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Projects, AutoCAD or Revit, and e-Builder.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, development, and execution of healthcare real estate and facility projects.
• Manage capital projects from concept through completion, including budgets and timelines.
• Coordinate RFIs/RFPs, contracts, and vendor management with supply chain and legal.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (Joint Commission, OSHA, ADA, CMS, etc.) and risk management.
• Communicate with executives, clinical departments, and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture

Master’s degree in Project Management, Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture

Tools

MS Projects

AutoCAD

Revit

e-Builder

Job description

## Senior Real Estate Planning Project ManagerApplylocations: Richmond, VAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R38507The Real Estate Planning Project Manager Senior, 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/administration and 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 chainOversee project scope, budget, timeline, and quality standards.Establish clear expectations of other team members by documenting roles and responsibilities timelines, standards for quality, and measures of success.Interface with senior management on all aspects of construction planning when required.Select and negotiate with supply chain and legal appropriate contracts for architectural and engineering servicesManage project scope, budget, timeline, and quality standards.Leads design meetings with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal stakeholdersCoordinate completed design projects for handoff to construction teamsManage project to ensure the scope is within the parameters established to meet budget and timelineDocument information for design meetings and information/communication records for the real estate portfolio.Ensure smooth handoff of complete designs to construction teams.**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.Identify potential issues and implement mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.**Financial Oversight**Prepare and manager project budget and forecasts.Create workday and strata documents to support the projectEvaluate cost-saving opportunities and return on investment.Develop SBAR for justification of project overrunsMaintain accurate schedules and forecasts in e-Builder and Smartsheet.**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: PMP certification, Lean, Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certificationLicensure/Certification Preferred: N/A**Minimum Qualifications**Years and Type of Required Experience: Years and Type of Required Experience: 8+ years of experience in facility management, construction, or project management on health care projects.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. Deep understanding of healthcare facility requirements, including infection control, patient flow, and medical equipment integration. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to manage diverse teams and communicate with senior stakeholders.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. Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. 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 RequirementsHazards: Exposure to dust/fumes **Mental/Sensory – Emotional**Mental/Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical ThinkingEmotional: Fast pace environment, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Frequent and Intense Customer Interactions, Noisy Environment, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change