Construction Project Manager

HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS

• Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:
  • INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
  • COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional ethical physical and spiritual needs.
  • ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
  • RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth dignity and value.
  • EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.

• Practices the Caring and Serving Model

• Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards

• Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET Managing Up Key Words)

• Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees experiential journeys to ensure strong communication ease of access to information and a seamless experience

• Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job

• Actively supports the organizations vision fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values

• Works closely with vendors contractors and architects/engineers. Ensures credentials and access for contractors to work in designated buildings. Acts as a liaison for hospital client department consultants contractors regulatory agencies and others.

• Monitors and oversees activities of contractors on-site and ensure their staff are complaint with regulatory and contractual requirements.

• Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.

• Schedules and monitors field inspections with contractor and design team over the course of project construction duration. Delivers on commitment in a timely fashion.

• Provides oversight of all project-related activities during design/bidding/construction/ closeout phase of projects. Ensures assignments are received in the form of results expected.

• Assists with developing and preparing clear and concise communications business cases/analyses reports and presentations with compelling data for leadership review.

• Coordinates and monitors construction activities ensuring consistent quality and execution throughout the projects. Reports identified risks/issues to project team for resolution.

• Reviews construction bids/proposal contractual agreements pricing and selection of vendors and contractors.

• Utilizes data gathering tools and methods to analyze and gather data needed for project requirements. Communicates and disseminates timely data analysis and findings to management and appropriate entities and/or identified committees.

• Oversees project procurement processes timeline of submittal review and lead time impacts to ensure any issues that may arise are minimized as it relates to project schedule.

• Monitors applicable project budgets and maintains expenses in line with overall project budgets. Communicates cost implications and impacts.

• Monitors and maintains contractual and financial-related documents i.e. contracts construction change directives (CCDs) change orders purchase orders (POs) invoices etc. and ensures they are approved/executed.

• Maintains accurate records throughout project initiation planning procurement design and construction closeout phases; consistently monitoring scope budget and schedule to ensure successful delivery of project.

• Takes initiative to provide methods or techniques to improve work efficiency cost saving programs and quality control services. Works collaboratively to resolve work-related issues. Participates in open communication and teamwork activities.

• Identifies self-development needs and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with management. Completes and updates the My Development as appropriate.

• Bachelors degree in Architecture Engineering Construction Management or related field

• Five years experience in construction management construction/installation methodologies planning and scheduling processes contract terms building codes financial reporting and monitoring systems

• Healthcare experience preferred

• N/A

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through on-going skills competency assessments and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking reading and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients physicians family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Strong analytical skills to develop and manage construction projects and resolve problems.

• Significant autonomous decision-making

• Sound judgment when choosing the appropriate procedures for the project team to follow

• Strong presentation skills for management meetings and preparation of plans and reports

• Strong interpersonal skills to develop relationships with colleagues and clients gain the cooperation of others communicate effectively regarding complex information and negotiate terms and conditions with contractors

• Knowledge of construction related to professional and medical office buildings and healthcare related construction

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs No
• Business professional Yes
• Other (department approved) Yes

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

Since its founding in 1919 Houston Methodist Hospital has earned worldwide recognition. Houston Methodist Hospital is affiliated with the Weill Medical College of Cornell University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital one of the nations leading centers for medical education and 2020 U.S. News & World ReportnamedHouston Methodist Hospitalto its top ranked Honor Roll for the fourth time and second consecutive year. 2020 also marked the ninth year in a row Houston Methodist Hospital has been named the No. 1 hospital in Texas. Houston Methodist Hospital directs millions of research dollars into patient care and offers the latest innovations in medical surgical and diagnostic techniques. With 952 operating beds 85 operating rooms and over 8000 employees Houston Methodist offers complete care for patients from around the world.

The same high-quality care for which Houston Methodist is known is available at several Emergency Care Centers in Houston and the surrounding areas. These Emergency Care Centers house exam rooms full digital radiography suite low radiation dose 16-slice CT scan ultrasound and a full on-site stat chemistry lab.