Construction Healthcare and Quality Project Manager

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Facility: Ascension St. Thomas Midtown Hospital
• Department: Construction
• Schedule: Days l Full-time l 40 hours per week

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.


How you'll make an impact in this role

Manage capital projects including scope, schedule, and budget within planning, design, and construction, developing policies for a national construction framework. Ensure compliance with safety codes, regulations, and accreditation for healthcare construction. Develop and monitor construction project quality assurance.

• Manage all aspects of the construction process including budget development, the bid process, project acceptance, quality of work including warranty response, schedules, and financial reports.
• Plan, schedule, estimate, and coordinate construction projects with hospital staff, contractors, architects, and engineers.
• Manage the client stakeholders, team members, or contract personnel to design a solution and establish project timelines and budgets that allow for the delivery of the most strategic functionality within the project constraints.
• Ensure safety measures are followed for all construction, remodeling, or renovation projects throughout the healthcare facility.
• Track and report on percent complete, budget burn, earned value, slippage, project effort and duration to complete, and other key project metrics.
• Determine project roles of team members based on project requirements, time frames and budget.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Licensed Construction Professional preferred. Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC).
• Project Mgmt Professional preferred. Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Responsibilities

Manage capital projects including scope, schedule, and budget within planning, design, and construction, developing policies for a national construction framework. Ensure compliance with safety codes, regulations, and accreditation for healthcare construction. Develop and monitor construction project quality assurance.

• Manage all aspects of the construction process including budget development, the bid process, project acceptance, quality of work including warranty response, schedules, and financial reports.
• Plan, schedule, estimate, and coordinate construction projects with hospital staff, contractors, architects, and engineers.
• Manage the client stakeholders, team members, or contract personnel to design a solution and establish project timelines and budgets that allow for the delivery of the most strategic functionality within the project constraints.
• Ensure safety measures are followed for all construction, remodeling, or renovation projects throughout the healthcare facility.
• Track and report on percent complete, budget burn, earned value, slippage, project effort and duration to complete, and other key project metrics.
• Determine project roles of team members based on project requirements, time frames and budget.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Licensed Construction Professional preferred. Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC).
• Project Mgmt Professional preferred. Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.