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 Owner's 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 https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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Percent of Time: 100%

Location: Iowa Health Care, University Campus, Iowa City, IA

Pay Grade: 5B

Staff Type: Professional & Scientific

Type of Position: Regular

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

3-5 Years of directly related construction project management experience.

Demonstrated experience and expertise planning and programming complex capital construction projects

Knowledge and understanding of communication techniques and relationship building skills that develop the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups

Proficient in computer software applications.

Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives

Desirable Experience

3-5 Years of directly related experience in health care capital Construction project management which is directly related to complex project delivery.

Demonstrated experience and expertise planning and programming complex healthcare facilities

Knowledge of University of Iowa Policies and Procedures

Application Process:

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

Five professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies.

For questions or additional information please contact carmela-lovelace@uiowa.edu.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: E&A Senior Project Manager
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus, Hybrid within Iowa

Compensation

• Pay Level: 5B

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Carmela F Lovelace
• Contact Email: carmela-lovelace@uiowa.edu