Construction Sr Project Manager

At Houston Methodist, the Construction Senior (Sr.) Project Manager position is responsible for assuring highly complex or highly visible construction/renovation projects are designed and completed in accordance within approved program, budget, and schedule, and in a manner consistent with Hospital needs, procedures and policies. This position with, minimal supervision, is an effective liaison between Houston Methodist (HM), the Hospital client department, and consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and others. The Construction Sr Project Manager must be able to manage multiple highly complex or highly visible projects simultaneously and must be familiar with all aspects of healthcare facility design and construction. This position provides innovative recommendations and solutions to assure successful execution and stabilization of processes. The Construction Sr Project Manager position regularly provides and disseminates project analyses, assignment, timelines and progress reports to leadership, as appropriate.

PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED
Refer to departmental "Scope of Service" and "Provision of Care" plans, as applicable, for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.

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

• Displays cultural humility, diversity, equity and inclusion principles

• Actively supports the organization's vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Establishes and maintains clear and concise communication, leading and initiating problem resolution related to the project scope. Identifies needs and constraints of project scope and status availability. Facilitates communication, managing stakeholder expectations. Takes responsibility for constructively resolving problems.

• Works with clients to understand their needs, developing project goals and leveling expectations. Executes project requests from customers and department leadership. Serves as an effective liaison between multiple client groups, consultants, contractors, regulatory agents, vendors and stakeholders across various levels of management. Responds promptly to internal and external customer requests.

• Conducts self in a manner that is congruent with the business mission, vision and values, cultural diversity, equity and inclusion principles. Initiates improvement recommendations for department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Navigates through diverse project constraints and often conflicting requirements; establishing the most effective, code compliant solutions that deliver the most functionality to the end users. Delivers on commitment in a timely fashion.

• Updates project reports as appropriate. Ensures assignments are received in the form of results expected. Informs management and stakeholders of budget, schedule and items of special interest or risks. Processes paperwork including authorizations for expenditures (AFE), requests for proposals, contracts and purchase orders promptly maintaining project schedule and scope.

• Written documentation and follow up is timely and accurate when distributed to appropriate parties. Assures meeting minutes are issued and roles and responsibilities are identified and communicated.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Reviews construction bids/proposal contractual agreements, pricing and selection of vendors and contractors. Facilitates and monitors compliance with HM design standards. Assures projects meet or exceeds all codes and licensing requirements.

• 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. Reports identified risks/issues to project team for resolution.

• Maintains overall oversight of the project procurement processes and overall durations involved with submittal review and lead time impacts to ensure project schedule impacts are minimized that may arise for any reason. Generates and communicates new ideas and suggestions that improve quality or service.

• Maintains and contributes to a safe environment through the management of pre-construction risk assessment (PCRA), interim life safety measures (ILSM), environment, health and safety (EHS), Utility Shut Down, and other HM life safety polices.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains overall oversight of the project procurement processes and overall durations involved with submittal review and lead time impacts to ensure project schedule impacts are minimized that may arise for any reason.

• Maintains accurate records throughout project initiation, planning, procurement, design, construction and close out phases consistently monitoring scope, budget & schedule to ensure successful delivery of project with timely close out.

• Utilizes data gathering tools and methods to analyze and gather data needed for project requirements. Identifies cost saving or revenue opportunities. Leverages resources and technical knowledge to solve complex and highly visible project issues. Manages time effectively to meet established timelines.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains awareness of ongoing market and industry trends as well as staying current with healthcare and construction products and trends.

• Identifies self-development needs and takes appropriate action. Accepts feedback and changes behavior appropriately. Ensures own career discussions occur with management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Seven years' experience with the skills and knowledge of construction management, knowledge of construction/installation methodologies, planning and scheduling processes, contract terms, building codes, financial reporting and monitoring systems

• Healthcare experience preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• N/A

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

• Architect Certification OR
• Professional Engineer (PE) License - State Licensure

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 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

• High level of 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

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

• Significant autonomous decision-making

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

• Strong 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 nation's leading centers for medical education and research.  In 2020, U.S. News & World Report named Houston Methodist Hospital to 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 8,000 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.