What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Project Manager (Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Business Office) position at The University of Pennsylvania?
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Posted Job Title
Facilities Project Manager (Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Business Office)
Job Profile Title
Manager, Facilities
Job Description Summary
The Facilities Project Manager reports to the Chair and the Chief Operating Officer of the Department. The Project Manager will manage design, engineering, legal, construction, and other professionals engaged in the planning, design, and construction of capital projects, for Pathology & Laboratory Medicine. The Project Manager will manage the annual Capital budgets and submissions, the University space survey, and space requests. The incumbent will provide expertise in project administration, communications, and operations management to drive the success of multiple high-profile projects. Facilities Project Management includes project inception through final closeout and coordinating with Department of Operations and Maintenance, and various School / Center representatives throughout the process. The incumbent should have a passion for building relationships and exceeding client and management expectations within all levels of the organization. The incumbent will be involved in the development and rigorous maintenance of project budgets, schedules, financial records, contract documents, and reports. In developing the planning strategies for the Department, the incumbent maintains close working relationships with the Center and Institute directors (within the Department), the Vice Chair of Pathology at Pennsylvania Hospital (PAH), the Department's Laboratory Director at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center (PPMC), HUP Administration, Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM) and other departments in Penn Medicine such as Real Estate, Design and Construction (RED&C), Physical Plant, and Finance. The Project Manager strives to provide cost-effective designs while creating the highest quality environment within the department's diagnostic, research, and teaching facilities. The incumbent must possess the ability to work with some degree of autonomy but must also interact and function as part of the departmental administrative support team.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
The Facilities Project Manager is responsible for responsible for supporting leadership goals and strategic Department programs. Including but not limited to managing design, engineering, legal, construction, and other professionals engaged in the planning, design, and construction of capital projects, for Pathology & Laboratory Medicine. In addition to providing expertise in project administration, communications, and operations management to drive the success of multiple high-profile projects.
The Project Manager is also responsible for providing high-level support by preparing statistical / analytical reports, handling information requests, scheduling needs, managing confidential information, and other needs of the Chair or COO as required.
Position contingent upon funding
QUALIFICATIONS : (Qualifications should clearly indicate those that are required and those that are preferred.)
- BA / BS degree and 5-7 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Master's degree in healthcare administration, business, architecture, engineering, construction administration, or laboratory science preferred.
- At least 5 years of experience of relevant experience in project management, laboratory design, and construction is required, preferably in an academic medical center and / or health system.
- Working knowledge of clinical laboratory operations is preferred.
- Comprehensive understanding of space planning concerning the clinical care, education, and research missions of the Department.
- Excellent organizational skills to manage numerous projects at once. A keen sense of priorities with the flexibility to shift them as needs dictate.
- The ability to conceptualize new initiatives for the Department.
- Concise oral and written communication skills to enable effective interaction within a diverse community.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
74,476.00 - $87,000.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
To learn more, please visit : https : / / www.hr.upenn.edu / PennHR / benefits-pay
Salary : $74,476 - $87,000
