JOB SUMMARY

The primary purpose of the Project Manager position is to represent Facilities Planning, Design and Construction while providing project management expertise in management of one or more assigned projects. Under minimal direction, independently manages complex major capital facility projects. Possess an extensive knowledge of construction processes, product application and building/infrastructure component assembly. Demonstrate broad project management skills in the management of integration/coordination of project elements, delegation of activities in the management of stakeholders, scope management, time management, cost management, quality assurance, managing changes priorities and communication management in the generation, collection, dissemination, storage and ultimate disposition of project information. Assures compliance with, and adheres to, current institutional and industry standards. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• Functions as a leader in maintaining effective strategic relationships with system, facility and project stakeholders.
• Coordinates all consultants involved in the planning, design, and construction process by assigning tasks and providing guidance for specific functions. 
• Manage the key projects aspects of scope, budget, schedule, and project contract compliance. 
• Ensure that projects are successfully completed on schedule, within the approved budgeted and in accordance with applicable quality standards and design guidelines of BSW.
• Guide and manage the Project Team (customers, general Contractor/Construction Manager; Consultants; facilities, Planning, Design & Construction internal resources and Facilities Management Division groups) to yield productive actions through conflict management and use of good written and verbal communication to ensure a successful project completion.
• Manage contractual compliance and relationships for the assigned projects. Defines & implements contractual and financial strategies to ensure the work aligns with the applicable BSWH Master Service Agreement.
• Develops and manages project documentation, record keeping, financial and activity status reports that are accurate, up-to-date, clear and complete in support of the decision making, issue solving and informing processes of a project. 
• Monitors and facilitates resolution of construction contract disputes and claims. 
• Coordinates with facility occupants and assists the move-in to new facilities.
• May prepare or participate in the presentation of project reports and status to executive leadership.
• Review and analyze change order requests for merit and cost reasonableness.
• Conducts pre-construction meetings, reviews bids, and recommends award of contract.
• Ensure safety risk assessment, environmental health, and infection control policies (HMC), as applicable, are adhered to by design professionals and construction contractors. 
• Introduce new ideas and methods to manage projects more efficiently.
• Receives pay requests from professional consultants and contractors and approves for payment. 
• Tracks project budget, status and key issues using the department project management software tools. 
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Must be able to Manage one's own time and the time of others.
• General knowledge of construction principles and process. Good understanding of the technical aspects of all building systems. 
• Ability to plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines. 
• Must be able to prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
• General knowledge of negotiated bids, hard bids and GMP processes.
• Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
• Prepare contracts or negotiate revisions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants
• Must be able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. 
• Ability to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Must be able to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Bring new and innovative ideas to the department leadership.
• Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly; both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to understand numbers, fractions, and basic math functions regarding construction (measurements and takeoffs), as well as the ability to communicate efficiently. 
• Able to provide consistently excellent customer service with empathy, patience and confidence.
• Ability to build consensus and to direct teams to positive outcomes for the project.
• Ability to question design and assumptions and present ideas to team on the project while building trust internally and externally. 

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
• EXPERIENCE - 10 Years of Experience

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About Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. With a commitment to and a track record of innovation, collaboration, integrity and compassion for the patient, BSWH stands to be one of the nation’s exemplary health care organizations. Our mission is to serve all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research as a Christian ministry of healing. Joining our team is not just accepting a job, it’s accepting a calling!

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