What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Controls Manager position at Penn Medicine?
Description
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Entity : Corporate Services
Department : Special Projects
Hours : M-F, Hybrid
Location : 3930 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
Summary :
Project Controls Manager represents UPHS leadership by serving as subject matter expert in all project finances and administrative controls. Working under limited supervision, Project Controls Manager serves a leadership role for financial matters and provides guidance to other professionals in the organization.
Key areas of responsibility include :
Establish, implement and maintain the financial plans and policies of projects
Work with Department leadership to ensure compliance with project policies and processes. Assist Department Leadership with establishing policies and processes and assist with continuous improvement initiatives.
Financial functions
Administrative controls
Fiscal contract compliance
Reporting and planning of financial affairs
Responsibilities :
Integral member of project’s Administrative Team
Participates in Project Management Information Systems (PMIS) planning meetings
Coordinates Data gathering from UPHS Facilities and Departments
In conjunction with Project Team and Penn Risk Management, develop implementation processes to facilitate use of Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP)
Financial
Establish, implement and maintain the financial plans and policies of projects, including :
Fiscal controls
Preparation and interpretation of financial reports
Coordinate the communication of key financial information to ensure timely and accurate cash flow reporting and projections to meet the needs of UPHS
Responsible for financial functions including :
Oversee project related accounting systems and functions, including cash flow management, asset management, preparation of budget status and other financial reports
Responsible for the preparation, monitoring, and enforcement of the project’s total budget, including analyzing or identification of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change and reconciliation to external systems
Project cost tracking and budget management
Accounting impacts
Project insurance program implementation
Project administrative programmatic support
Design and coordinate accounting and statistical data and reports
Assist in long-range planning and management of the project’s financial affairs
Develop effective strategies to expedite project transactions and timely reporting, forecasting and reconciliation between project control(s) and accounting systems
Responsible for ensuring proper payment guidelines and tools are in place for payment of all IPD 3rd party providers including : subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and equipment suppliers
Compliance
Safeguarding of the project’s assets in accordance with UPHS policy and the project contract(s)
Review all financial information to assure fiscal contract compliance
Review all insurance information to assure contract compliance
Produce reports and tracking information as required by UPHS / PENN for approvals, compliance verification, etc.
Review costs related to all reimbursement requests including overhead, labor rates, and the project invoicing process
Assist with any outside audit processes or requests
In conjunction with Project Team and Penn Medicine, participate in Economic Inclusion efforts including consultants, subcontractors, workforce and local procurement
Assist Department leadership with tracking and implementing regular project audits for financial and policy compliance
Hold weekly office hours to assist the project managers as needed with questions regarding financial and policy compliance
Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures
Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization
Education or Equivalent Experience :
Bachelor's degree. (Required)
7 years of accounting, finance or business administration, engineering or construction / project management. (Required)
Experience in the design and construction industry with respect to project financial and administrative control. (Preferred)
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
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We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
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