Project Management/Sr. Health Care Planning Support

NIKA is hiring for a P roject Management/Sr. Health Care Planning Support to support our client in Falls Church, VA . The role is contingent upon contract award. Named a Top Workplace by the Washington Post, NIKA is a well-established company that is focused on growth within an entrepreneurial environment. We work with governments to operate and manage their real property. Our operations management, engineering, and project management services provide our customers with value and expertise to ensure operational readiness for complex and mission‑critical facilities. NIKA benefits include PTO, holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k matching, and an understanding of work/life balance. Job Description Prepare reoccurring ad hoc reports and briefings as well as provide required information papers and executive summaries on all pertinent projects. Perform quality assurance for draft/final reports and briefings to ensure products are consistent and recommendations are achievable. Facilitate management interface for user meetings, provide VIP project tours and site-specific issues. Review design and specifications for building and facility operational/functional systems. Review and provide comments to government personnel on contractor submittals and schedules, and other project-related documentation and plans. Review and coordinate response to user requested engineering change proposals (ECP’s); in conjunction with subject matter experts validate ECPs against Design Intent, Basis of Design and Concepts of Operations as applicable. Review RFIs and construction contract modifications for potential impact on the medical functionality of the building, the Design Intent, the Basis of Design and Concepts of Operations as applicable. Coordinate with DHA Transition Coordinators to ensure engineering changes are reflected in future transition processes such as training, Concept of Operation implementation, and Movement Planning. Participate in user-representative oversight of the NAVFAC QA/QC program, in coordination with the NAVFAC Construction Manager, via regular interface/discussions with NAVFAC QA personnel including field inspections. Maintain current situational awareness and provide assistance to the DHA PgM or designated government representative(s) concerning NAVFAC QA/QC procedures, requirements, standards and practices. Assist in reviewing any Value Engineering (VE) proposals. Coordinate with NAVFAC Medical Facilities Program Office (MFPO) IT Planning support, Transition Manager and installation IT personnel concerning interpretation/execution of IM/IT/Low Voltage System design including engineering support for follow-on contracts. Provide technical engineering advice on unique medical systems, applications, and functions. Identify and track construction engineering specific issues, ensuring they are coordinated and resolved to a successful collaborative conclusion. Assist DHA PgM or designated government representative(s) to develop, coordinate, and process project-related engineering change proposals (ECPs) to ensure valid user requirements are integrated into the projects’ end state. Participate in coordination and implementation of the commissioning plan, coordinating with local command activity staff, installation staff, DHA/NAVFAC MFPO to ensure appropriate involvement in the process. Participate in Red Zone meetings and building acceptance process including punch-out inspections. Coordinate with the local command activity staff, installation staff, DHA/NAVFAC MFPO subject matter experts to ensure O&M training, O&M manuals, warranties, As-Built drawings, etc. are scheduled, developed, reviewed and delivered in a timely manner. Assist in coordination and conduct of inspections, tests, verifications, and certifications. Participate in meetings and teleconferences (video/audio), and coordinate associated actions as required by DHA PgM or designated government representative(s). Provide recurring project-related reports, presentations and documentation as required by DHA PgM or designated government representative(s). Coordinate schedules and report progress on a weekly basis with the DHA PgM or their designated representative(s). Provide proposed response recommendations and review comments back to the Design/Construction Agent for subsequent release to the Designer of Record (DOR) and/or construction contractor. Assist in development of maintenance plans for post-occupancy sustainment of facilities. Review facility systems O&M training plans. Perform all applicable Planning and Design Support, Construction Oversight and Post Occupancy Support activities. Requirements MUST be US citizen and have ability to obtain security clearance 10+ years of experience in DoW healthcare planning/design/construction/IO&T initiatives working with NAVFAC and/or USACE on medical projects. Have performed a variety of capabilities in support of the project delivery lifecycle as it pertains to design, construction, and activation of a hospital. Have provided technical assistance in medical planning, design, construction, and IO&T equipment planning and execution for DoW agencies. Have experience with designing and implementing systems and processes for oversight with designated medical construction projects. Have experience with DHA and NAVFAC MFPO support activities in directing all aspects of the final activation activities. Extensive knowledge of, and experience in, medical engineering and construction. Knowledge of general principles of architecture, engineering, design, and construction of medical facility building system components and their inter-relationships. Experienced in interpretation of government, industry, and accreditation standards and criteria including space planning, life safety, anti-terrorism, indoor air quality, patient privacy, sustainability, and others related to healthcare, medical academic and medical research facilities. Current experience and knowledge of total building commissioning, U.S. building codes and standards, DoW Regulations, The Joint Commission (TJC), National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA), American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/Architectural Barriers Act (ABA), and other regulatory and medical standards. Knowledge of DoW policies and procedures including contracting functions, NAVFAC QA process, and risk management. Experienced in use of computer programs and tools that speed and improve project execution including data and documentation use and management, to include drawings, specifications, schedules, and estimates. Advanced experience in use of CADD. Working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel, and Outlook. Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills. Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with project stakeholders. Experience with reviewing and interpreting basic engineering deliverables such as drawings, specifications, engineering calculations, RFIs, etc. Summary NIKA provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, NIKA takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kids for the Future