Manager Planning Design Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Capital Projects

Work Type: Full Time 

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

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Pay Range: $59.51 - $88.67 per hour
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Summary:
The Manager - Planning, Design & Construction Operations provides project-based direction and serves as a working manager responsible for delivery of assigned capital projects and day-to-day leadership of assigned project management staff across Rush University System for Health. The role is responsible for the integration of both design and construction projects in conjunction with each capital project’s goals in accordance with the RUSH PDC Guiding Principles. The manager ensures that the department’s goals and KPIs, and project delivery standards are achieved and exercises discretion/judgment in dealing with varied departments, assigned staff, consultants, and contractor groups. The Manager will ensure that patient, visitor, and staff experiences are embedded in the facility design and assist in facilitating changes required for successful implementation. The Manager is responsible for supervising assigned project management staff and ensuring assigned projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and aligned with organizational priorities. Exemplifies the RUSH mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with RUSH policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job 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
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Prior experience supervising staff or serving as a team lead for multidisciplinary project teams.
•Experience with the development of PDC or Project Management policies and procedures.
•Professional license as an architect or engineer preferred.
Physical Demands:
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Disclaimer:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Responsibilities:
•Manage space allocation process including development of alternatives for short / long range allocation.
•Responsible for oversight on design and construction of new projects, space renovations, infrastructure projects, and medical equipment installation with construction modifications including coordination of architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
•Responsible for quality and safety of facility construction and exercises fiscal control for such projects.
•Participates in control of operating expenses within the associated department account unit.
•Provides day-to-day supervision, onboarding, mentorship, coaching, and development of assigned project management staff. Develop and maintain department policies and procedures.
•Hold assigned employees accountable to department processes, project delivery standards, and demonstrated performance.
•Participates in performance management, annual evaluations, workload coordination, and staffing assignments for assigned project management staff.
•Manage design process for all capital construction, building renovation and life safety projects.
•Ensure proper completion of various reports and documents related to certificate of need, license reporting, physical plant changes, code requirements, etc.
•Participate in the space and capital committee process.
•Measure and report on goals and KPIs of the department.
•Manage and oversee all aspects of assigned construction projects and manage assigned construction project managers.
•Possesses a thorough understanding of architectural and construction means and methods and must work well in a team environment and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•Responsible for managing cost, schedule, quality, safety and project close-out for assigned projects.
•Escalates significant project, staffing, and operational issues to department leadership as appropriate.
•Constantly perform risk analysis, anticipate and develop solutions prior to a problem occurring.
•Coordinate project specific audits.

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