Construction Project Manager

Department Overview

As the Construction Project Managers (PMs), you will focus on the scope, planning, and administering the design and construction process for multiple projects at one time within the existing built environment of OHSU’s facilities. Projects are diverse and often high-risk with a great degree of complexity. You will be responsible for delivering design and construction projects and are the main point of contact on a project from Design through Close-out. You will be expected to collaborate with all team members and are responsible for coordinating the work of project team members, including Design and Construction Interiors Project Managers, Safety Managers, multiple internal service providers, outside contractors, and consulting design professionals. You are responsible for managing project scope, schedule, and budget on all assigned projects, for communicating construction impacts, and for keeping all stakeholders informed of project progress. You are expected to build engaging, motivated teams and develop and maintain relationships with their teams, internal OHSU Service Partners, and project Stakeholders.

As the Construction Project Manager, you will report directly to a Project Team Manager or Construction Program Manager and are expected to work autonomously, requesting support from their manager or a Senior Project Manager. Project Managers are fully responsible for the final outcomes of their projects, including financial management and schedule management of all projects assigned.

Function/Duties of Position

Construction Project Management

• Ensures the successful completion of all projects assigned through effective management of people, time, and other resources. Is knowledgeable regarding the qualifications and experience of key project delivery team members’ firms and personnel (A/E, Contractors, Equipment Planners, ITG, O&M, etc.) Collaborates with project delivery team members to:
  • Coordinate work between OHSU and contractors.
  • Coordinate inspections with OHSU and local building and safety inspectors.
  • Coordinate project changes and update project schedules.
  • Compile project reports to track expenses and timelines.
  • Prepare documentation at project closeout; review, organize and maintain project files.

Project Planning & Design

• Coordinates the activities of the project delivery team, including developing and maintaining detailed project documents and follow-up to ensure adherence to commitments made to the client. 
• Prepares, develops and maintains all project related materials, to include, but not limited to budget, scope, and schedule. Provide direction regarding project coordination to project delivery team as required.
• Develop program and project level reports, including budgeting, assistance in programming, and project charters. Assists in the development and negotiation of all proposals and contracts.

Project Status Reporting

• Develops and maintains project information in the project management information systems. Responds to requests for project status, resource allocation and financial performance, providing applicable information according to department standard reporting methodologies.
• Compiles tracks and maintains project financial activities.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, Architecture, Interior Architecture, or similar.
• An additional two (2) years of relevant professional experience in lieu of degree.

Experience:

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in project management or related design and construction industry experience, including:

• architecture, engineering, interior architecture/design, construction engineering, construction management, construction trades, construction business management, owner’s rep project management (ITG excluded), etc.

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Practices, methods, common materials and techniques of the construction and remodel of commercial buildings and facilities
• Principles, processes and methods of construction project management, including schedule, forecast and cashflow projections.
• Thorough knowledge of preparing contract documents required, with documentable experience in multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Must be able to develop budgets and schedules and document project information and details.
• Structure and content of the English language, rules of composition, report writing and grammar.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar and additional (4) years of relevant professional experience in lieu of degree.
• Professional architectural, engineering, or construction management license, registration or certification.
• Professional Project Management Certification.
• LEED Certification.

Experience:

• Eight (8) years’ relevant professional experience.
• Experience working as a Project Manager in medical, academic, research, and/or institutional facilities.
• Experience as an Owner’s Rep/Project Manager managing projects in occupied facilities.

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working Knowledge of PMI and professional project management standards.
• Experience using e-Builder, MS Project, MS Office software, AutoCAD, etc.
• Experience with HIPAA, NFPA, FGI, OARs, the DNV, and related statutes, rules, regulations and guidelines.

Additional Details

Work locations will vary, including academic and hospital environments both on and off campus. Travel may be required throughout the Portland Metro area. Environmental exposures vary considerably between interior climate-controlled environments to open exterior environments. Either environment may be exposed to inclement weather, uneven ground and work surfaces, noise, wind, heights, confined spaces and various other construction site conditions.

 

Pay Range: $81,619.20 - $105,000 annually

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.

Salary : $81,619 - $105,000