About Johns Hopkins Health System (JHHS) & School of Medicine
Prior to his death in 1873 Johns Hopkins outlined his wish that The Johns Hopkins Hospital administer
the finest patient care train superior physicians and seek new knowledge for the advancement of
medicine. The Johns Hopkins Hospital was considered a municipal and national marvel when it opened in 1889. It was believed to be the largest medical center in the country with 17 buildings 330 beds
25 physicians and 200 employees. As a Baltimore American headline put it on May 7 1889 the
Hospitals opening day Its Aim Is Noble and its service would be For the Good of All Who Suffer.
Over the next 100 years the healthcare environment changed a great deal particularly in the
financing of patient care and research. In response the Johns Hopkins Hospital created The Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation in 1986 moving into the community establishing clinics and
affiliating with other hospitals to provide a broader spectrum of patient care and different resources for teaching and research.
The Johns Hopkins Health System (JHHS) Corporation functions as a parent holding company of its wholly owned affiliates including The Johns Hopkins Hospital Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Howard County General Hospital Suburban Hospital Sibley Memorial Hospital All Childrens
Hospital and Johns Hopkins Community Physicians Inc. The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (JHUSOM) located in Baltimore Maryland is the academic medical teaching and research arm of the Johns Hopkins University founded in 1876. The School of Medicine shares a campus with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Position Summary
Project Managers are responsible for the construction of additions alterations and renovations at The Johns Hopkins Hospital The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and/or various satellite ambulatory locations that require project management support. The ideal candidate should possess proficiency delivering all aspects of construction projects including project initiation design budget construction safety/compliance and closeout. Project Managers may also be assigned to support aspects of larger projects by Senior Project Managers and/or Project Executives as needed. Beyond the required technical skills for this position Project Managers must also possess effective communication interpersonal and problemsolving skills with the ability to build positive working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Essential Duties Functions and Responsibilities
- Manages renovation tenant fitout and capital renewal projects ranging in cost up to and at times exceeding $1M and may be higher for certain Projects. Responsibilities often include tight timelines focused programs difficult logistics and fixed budgets.
- Works cohesively with partner departments such as architecture/planning finance engineering/operations clinical engineering and others on a regular basis to deliver projects on time at or below budget and meet the projects stated goals.
- Provides exemplary customer service by providing timely and accurate updates to internal team members and the client representative regarding project status budget and schedule.
All Project Manager Classifications:
Project Initiation
- Reviews program requirements and scope with Client Representative & Users
- Works with both JH Architecture / Planning as well as Facilities Engineering to define program space and infrastructure requirements
- Incorporates Economic Inclusion goals into each project
- Develops project milestone schedule
- Manages project documentation and records including budget approval design documents invoicing RFIs submittals and such. Sets up project in the project management software system
- Proposes project or program changes based on observation and assessment of existing conditions and situations in facility
- Establishes project deliverable requirements and timing
Project Design
- Coordinates internal and external project reviews.
- Ensures adherence to internal policies procedures and project management standards
- Promotes sustainable practices in the project delivery process
- Reviews project design for adherence to JHHS design standards and client requirements
- Manages project design to ensure budget and schedule compliance
- Monitor project deliverables for compliance with project requirements
- Reviews Economic Inclusion work plans and monitors/verifies participation
- Monitors design schedule to meet project milestones
- Review project status and provide risk assessment regarding budget and schedule
Project Budget
- Establishes maintains and monitors project budget
- Provides cash flow projections as required
- Reviews and approves all project invoices
- Reviews and approves all change events and change orders individually or with senior staff
- Manages budget forecasts cash flow and contingency
Project Construction
- Coordinates project logistics distribute notification to JHHS and nonJHHS stakeholders
- Coordinates project outage requirements
- Coordinates systems commissioning and any subsequent remedies
- Coordinates the timing and installation of architecturally significant equipment
- Ensures adherence to policies procedures and department project management standards
- Promotes sustainable practices in the project delivery process
- Monitors project construction for adherence to JHHS design standards and client requirements
- Manages project construction to ensure budget and schedule compliance
- Monitors construction schedule to meet project milestones
- Monitors project deliverables for compliance with project requirements
- Reviews Economic Inclusion work plans and monitors/verifies participation
- Coordinates outside inspections by Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)
- Reviews RFIs and submittals for compliance with project requirements and design standards
- Reviews project status and provides risk assessment regarding budget and schedule
- Coordinates and participates in postoccupancy evaluations.
Additional responsibilities applicable to Project Manager II
- Works independently on projects with higher risk and complexity with guidance and oversight of more senior project managers. When directed supervises and oversees the work of other team staff on specific projects
- Serves as departmental representative (alone or with departmental colleagues) for committees of affiliates when directed
- Serves as a mentor to the departmental interns as a first step in leadership development
- Interacts under the guidance of more senior project managers with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) who permit inspect and approve project work to resolve discrepancies.
Additional responsibilities applicable to Project Manager III:
- Works independently on projects with higher risk and complexity provides guidance and oversight to junior staff and outside consultants.
- Routinely supervises and oversees the work of other team staff on specific projects providing guidance leadership and support
- Participates in development of standard work practices as part of internal committees
- Continues work as mentor of departmental interns and will serve as a guide to PMs who are first time mentors (PM IIs) as a continuation of leadership development
- Provides direction and oversight to the work of thirdparty project manager firms as directed.
- Interacts Independently with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) who permit inspect and approve project work to resolve discrepancies.
Desired Core Competencies
- SelfMotivated and Organized Ability to work independently and establish structure for work . The Project Manager needs to adapt to the changes in the projects cadence and realign both their own work as well as that of team members
- ProblemSolving The ability to analyze and solve challenging technical issues daily. Know when quick decisions are necessary and when further evaluation and assessment is warranted. Know when and how to ask the right and sometimes difficult questions. Knows when to escalate problems and issues to senior leadership while offering solutions and options for resolution.
- Collaboration The ability to effectively communicate and build productive working relationships with the aim of delivering excellent customer service. Ability to coordinate and prioritize tasks resolve problems and negotiate solutions.
- Integrity & Ethics Professional ethics a commitment to health and safety interpersonal respect and a focus on quality are essential to delivering successful projects.
Required Minimum Education & Experience
Bachelors degree as outline below in Architecture Engineering Construction Management or related field is preferred. Candidates who possess equivalent advanced technical knowledge via an associate degree relevant professional certifications training in trades programs vocational or technical school partially completed coursework at a college/university or apprenticeship sponsor organization will be considered.
Experience is to be in project management in a comparable position leading or supporting the delivery of construction projects.
Experience requirements may be flexible if a candidate holds a masters degree and/or certifications or licenses such as a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified Construction Manager (CCM) Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) LEED AP Registered Architect (RA) Professional Engineer (P.E. or other relevant professional certification or license.
Job Title | Education | Work Experience |
Project Manager I | No Degree | 6 yrs. Engineering/Design/Construction |
Associates Degree | 3 yrs. Engineering/Design/Construction |
Bachelors Degree | 0 yrs. Engineering/Design/Construction |
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Project Manager II | No Degree | 8 yrs. Engineering/Design/Construction |
Associates Degree | 5 yrs. Engineering/Design/Construction |
Bachelors Degree | 3 yrs. Engineering/Design/Construction |
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Project Manager III | No Degree | 9 yrs. Engineering/Design/Construction |
Associates Degree | 7 yrs. Engineering/Design/Construction |
Bachelors Degree | 6 yrs. Engineering/Design/Construction |
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