Senior Program Manager, Construction Special Projects System Constr and Space Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Unon)

Reporting to the Director of Construction Management and Project Delivery this role is responsible for leading the planning design and construction of multiple healthcare projects within an assigned capital program or master plan. The position oversees program-wide budgets schedules and resource allocation ensuring alignment with organizational priorities. The incumbent provides executive-level reporting and performance updates to senior leadership leads multidisciplinary project teams in identifying and mitigating risks and manages consultant and contractor procurement including RFP/RFQ processes and contract negotiations. Additionally this role implements and maintains standardized procedures tools and reporting frameworks to promote consistency efficiency and quality across all projects.

Essential Duties:

• Oversee the planning design and construction of multiple healthcare projects within a defined capital program or master plan.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the client project managers consultants contractors and key stakeholders.
• Develop and manage program-level budgets schedules and resource allocation plans across multiple projects ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget.
• Provide executive-level reporting dashboards and project performance updates to internal and external leadership.
• Ensure full compliance with California Building Code Title 24 and all required HCAI/OSHPD regulations for applicable projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams in identifying assessing and mitigating risks across the program portfolio.
• Support strategic capital planning efforts including feasibility studies and project prioritization frameworks.
• Manage consultant and contractor procurement including RFP/RFQ development evaluation selection and contract negotiations in accordance with University and System policies.
• Implement standardized project controls operating procedures and reporting structures to ensure consistency efficiency and quality across all projects.
• Promote strong communication coordination and collaboration among project teams hospital departments and regulatory agencies.
• Foster a culture of safety accountability and continuous improvement within the program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Req Masters degree In Architecture Engineering or Construction Management or other related field.

• 8 years of experience in construction management leadership or 5 years of experience specifically in healthcare construction management leadership may substitute for Masters degree

• Req 15 years or more Progressive experience in planning design management and execution of construction projects including cost and schedule oversight and vendor and client relations
• Req 10 - 15 years Demonstrated team leadership including hiring and performance oversight of team members both employed and contracted
• Req 5-10 years Construction project management experience in California with state and local regulatory agencies (e.g. OSHPD/HCAI) and healthcare-specific regulation (e.g. CCR Title 24 as applied to hospitals and healthcare settings)
• Req 5 years Communication/liaison experience to/with senior/executive leadership on project performance opportunities and risks

• Req Progressive leadership/management within a healthcare environment (acute care ambulatory)
• Pref Proven experience leading multiple concurrent projects exceeding $20M in total program value.
• Req Deep understanding of HCAI/OSHPD processes healthcare construction standards and California Building Code (Title 24).
• Req Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams manage consultants and interface with executive-level healthcare leadership.
• Req Proficiency in Microsoft Project Procore Bluebeam and program-level reporting tools (Power BI Excel etc.).
• Req Exceptional written verbal and presentation skills; able to communicate complex information clearly to executives and technical teams alike.
• Req Excellent analytical problem-solving planning and evaluation skills.
• Req Excellent organization/time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pref Professional licensure (e.g. Registered Architect Professional Engineer or Licensed General Contractor)
• Pref Specialty Certification ASHE Certified Healthcare Constructor
• Pref Specialty Certification Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

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