Planning Design and Construction Senior Projects Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Construction Services Manager or Facilities Planning Manager at University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics, the Facilities Planning, Design, and Construction – Project Manager - Senior, is responsible for a range of project management duties for remodeling/alteration projects involving private contractors, design firms, and/or in-house personnel. The services provided have an impact on the entire organization evidenced by capital projects affecting the overall appearance of the facilities and the ability to deliver highly technical health care treatments.

The capital alterations budget normally averages $40,000,000 to $50,000,000 per year. Problems encountered may be very complex requiring experience and ingenuity in proposing solutions that meet client needs at reasonable cost and time frame while still delivering the functionality desired by the using departments. Projects may span UW Health entities in Northern Illinois. The ability to make decisions and problem solve independently is crucial to the success of this position. General supervision and direction will be provided. 

Incumbent must be able to establish working relationships with all customers, department managers, and other departments within the organization that may be affected by work in progress including but not limited to Facilities and Engineering Services, fiscal affairs, information systems, decision support, infection control, and all ancillary services for the opening of newly remodeled areas and relocation of departments.

External contacts with architectural and/or engineering firms doing design work, and with private construction contractors and landlords will be required. External contacts will also include work with community groups and local governments to ensure project approvals. Group leadership skills are required to ensure commitment and buy-in from client departments and to lead large groups in organizing the delivery of major projects. Projects range in size from $50,000 to $200,000,000.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree. Four years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree, in addition to the below work experience minimum.

Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree (Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or Business); Advanced Degree – MBA, Masters of Architecture, Masters of Engineering

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Minimum: Not Required

Preferred: One or more of the following: AIA, PE, PMI, CHC, EDAC, ACHE, or related healthcare certification.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Minimum: 8 Years of experience

Preferred: 5 Years of experience in a related field; 5 Years of experience in Healthcare

Demonstrated knowledge of Project Management, Construction Administration, and Facility Planning best practices.  Have good economic analysis skills as well as intermediate level accounting and database management skills. Incumbent must also review manpower and material.

Strong interpersonal and meeting facilitation skills.  Strong negotiation and delegation skills.

Ability to make judgments in demanding situations.  Ability to react to frequent changes in duties and volume of work.  Ability to manage multiple concurrent activities.  Significant understanding of business document production (i.e. spreadsheets, contracts, memos, etc.)  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  Ability to work in a team environment and to collaborate with a variety of professionals.  Significant knowledge of quantitative analysis.  Communicator who strives to create win-win solutions.