Job Summary:

UI Health is seeking two full time Construction Project Managers to join the Hospital Support Services Administration team. 

Reporting to the Director, Healthcare Facility Operations & Life Safety, the Construction Project Manager plans and oversees the building process of multiple construction projects from start to finish for the health enterprise. This will include managing a portfolio of projects of strategic and operational importance to the organization in addition to developing and maintaining a dashboard to track progress towards organizational goals. Duties include reviewing cost estimates, budgets, contracting, purchasing, scheduling of work and shutdowns, documenting and closing-out of projects, with the goal of meeting or exceeding expectations. The Construction Project Manager will work closely with managers, directors, and analysts to identify areas for improvement. Creating an engaging culture, providing an ideal patient experience, planning for strategic growth, and ensuring a sustainable future. Goals are attained by interacting with the Office of Planning, Sustainability and Project Management, Architects, Consultants, Subcontractors, Suppliers and Company Staff.

• Responsible for the overseeing the development of project work plans and performance metrics, monitor work plans and metrics to assure activities are executed on-time and on-budget, coordinate the internal and external resources to complete activities as assigned.
• Knowledgeable regarding to Environment of Care and Life Safety Standard associated with construction and renovation projects in the healthcare and ambulatory environments.
• Monitors construction schedules, construction project progress, conducts construction site inspections and safety reviews, resource allocations, and performance of contractors regarding quality of work; makes recommendations to keep the project on target and within budget; implements corrective actions and decision-making regarding delays and immediate needs.
• Initiate Construction Exhibits and ensures completion of construction projects in accordance with the project plan and that the results meet requirements regarding scope, schedule, budget, quality, and university, state and federal codes, rules, and regulations.
• Responsible for leading an assigned portfolio of projects/ initiatives through active engagement of Executive Leadership and all stakeholders.
• Lead activities including project proposal/ charter definition, budget development, resource allocation, management, information distribution and meeting facilitation.
• Develop, execute and manage detailed project/work plans, schedules, project estimates for resource requirements and status reports. Manages activities of project staff and acts as central coordinator of project communication.
• Conduct effective issue resolution and conflict management skills throughout the process to ensure the team continues to move forward.
• Develop, implement, and maintain performance dashboards to provide transparency into growth, access, patient experience, and financial performance metrics across clinics
• Responsible for tracking, monitoring, and communicating monthly, quarterly, and yearly progress in line with the Ambulatory Department’s strategic plan, goals, and metrics
• Work collaboratively with and take professional guidance from the Chief Ambulatory Operations Officer.
• Collaborate with UI Health resources and committees to create strategies to increase clinical program visibility and outreach to serve the community and reduce health disparities.
• Involved in developing communication plans of improvement/change efforts
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications Required:

1. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or a closely related field required.
2. Two (2) years (24 months) of commercial construction management experience required.

NOTE: Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in a healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills

To Apply: For fullest consideration, please fully complete an online application by clicking the Apply for Position button below.

Fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections.

You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the document section of your online application.

All civil service positions require an exam.  The exam for this position is a Credentials Assessment.  You will not be required to report in person for this exam.

Credential Assessment Exam Scoring Information:

You will not be required to report in person for this exam. The updated online application and all uploaded, relevant documents, such as a resume, college transcript, certifications and licensures will be used in the calculation of the exam score. These documents should be uploaded prior to the position close date.

When completing your online application, please be sure to provide detailed information about your job knowledge and specific duties and responsibilities, as your qualifications for any Civil Service position will be primarily determined based on what is contained in the application. Dates of employment and if employed on a full or part time basis (including number of hours per week) must be indicated for each position held. Additional consideration will be given to supporting documentation i.e. resume, transcripts, licenses, and certifications so please be sure to attach all applicable documents.

For additional information regarding this position please contact Heather Ross at hross@uic.edu

If an application is not fully completed and submitted by the close date, the applicant/employee will not be considered for this position.

For fullest consideration, the above mentioned requirements must be submitted no later than 6/24/2022

We appreciate your interest in employment at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.

University of Illinois faculty, staff and students are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for an exemption in accordance with applicable University processes.

For classifications that require a degree as part of the minimum qualifications, a degree verification will be required before any offers of employment are extended.