E&A Senior Project Manager

Iowa Health Care department of Capital Management seeks to hire an E & A Senior Project Manager. The Senior Project Manager is responsible overseeing the construction project development process from planning/programming through occupancy. This individual should possess strong analytical organizational and leadership skills with the ability to adapt quickly make sound decisions and effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting. Success in this role requires demonstrated experience managing project budgets schedules and stakeholder expectations while ensuring compliance with regulatory and operational standards.

The position will provide leadership and strategically manage risk monitor finances and ensure each phase of work is conducted to meet the schedule budget and quality standards. The primary focus of the position is act as the voice of the Owner on assigned health care construction projects. This will include coordinating stakeholder involvement for internal functions such as safety and security information technology and other support services as well as medical providers and operational planning. Additionally this position will help manage the work of ancillary consultants such as furniture medical equipment and transition planners

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for all phases of project development and completion as well as the design and/or construction process of capital improvement projects. The Senior Project manager assures projects are designed in compliance with UI state and federal standards and programmatic requirements and completed on schedule within budget and in compliance with a contractually defined scope and quality standards.

Key areas of responsibility include budget and schedule management design management contract management communication coordination leadership and financial responsibility.

Types of Projects: Construction projects which are complex long-range with significant institutional impact with tight schedules and budgets. Projects may be multi-phased with multiple contracts an extensive stake holder list multiple disciplines and specialty consultants. Specifically this position will focus on large scale construction initiates.

Design Management: Working with internal partners coordinate the design process with Design and Construction by assuring the design intent and project requirements are met and adhere to healthcare design standards assure the necessary stakeholders are included in the process review design and construction documents during design development and at the construction document stage before documents go out for bid. Supervise specialty consultants selected for the project. These may include medical equipment planning procurement and implementation transition activation and other operational consultants.

Communication and Coordination: Lead thorough and effective project coordination among internal and external participants. Identifies interfaces with and gathers input from appropriate stakeholders. Actively participates in the project decision-making process and ensures team members are aware of any changes. Continually refers to the Owners project requirements to ensure project is progressing as planned and that the best interests of the institution are maintained. Monitors project to ensure scope time and budget requirements are met.

Budget and Schedule Management: Assure project budget and schedule expectations are communicated to stake holders. Coordinate schedule with other projects on the master project schedule document assure all project phases are accounted for and remain on schedule. Maintain budget for equipment furniture transition and occupancy phases of the project. Assure invoices for any work are processed appropriately. The schedule and budget are the responsibility of Design & Construction the Capital Management Senior Project Manager is responsible for tracking the progression of schedule and maintenance of the budget and reporting any issues or potential gaps in the desired outcome of each.

Leadership/Human Resources: May provide direction assignments feedback coaching and counseling to assure outcomes are achieved. May provide functional and/or administrative supervision of staff. Perform essential responsibilities of a Project Manager. Train and mentor team members in appropriate project management skills.

Benefits Highlights:

The University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package including 24 days paid vacation per year to start and paid sick leave. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at salaried position located in Iowa City Iowa

Percent of Time: 100%

Location:Iowa Health Care University Campus Iowa City IA

Pay Grade: 5B

Staff Type:Professional & Scientific

Type of Position:Regular