Construction Program Coordinator (Remote) - Mars Veterinary Health

Construction Program Coordinator (Remote) - Mars Veterinary Health

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As part of the Mars Petcare family of businesses, Mars Veterinary Health is a global network of veterinary practices made possible by 75,000 associates who care for millions of pets across nearly 3,000 clinics in more than 20 countries each year. We are committed to leveraging our reach to make a long-term positive impact on people, pets, and the planet and know our Purpose – A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS – starts with the people who care for them. We strive to offer unparalleled veterinary care for pets by first and foremost enabling and empowering our associates to do what they love, whether in primary, specialty, and emergency care or management and leadership.

Why This Role Matters

The primary purpose and function of the Construction Program Coordinator is to help manage/support design and construction functions for all construction department projects. This includes, but is not limited to: design support, construction admin support, equipment ordering, vendor coordination, and hospital opening, turn-over activities.

You Will

• Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.
• May occasionally assist in selection, mentoring, and evaluation of associates.
• May assist with hospital design/planning activities, including but not limited to: material specifications and finishes, standard development/management, supplier coordination, etc.
• Monitor expenses to budget for individual hospital openings.
• Develop, document, and maintain processes involved with hospital turnover, hospital setup, and operations move-in.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, hospital staff and CTS.
• Submit all Purchase Orders per assigned vendor to fulfill installation and inventory needs, as well as facility repair and construction work orders.
• Track closely to ensure proper delivery schedules dates while establishing correct lead times for vendor orders through the PO log.
• May be involved in aspects of the ordering process for new hospitals, relocations, and hospital closings.
• Support and/or manage all relocation projects from announcement to completion, including partnering with hospital staff and vendors to complete tasks, moving inventory and ensuring minimal disturbance to the operation of the hospital.
• May work with Commercial to maintain proper equipment and part numbers in software systems.
• Manage select vendors to confirm correct installation of equipment and items (i.e. radiation equipment, medical equipment, cages/runs, etc.).
• Develop and implement set-up protocols based on general guidelines, limitations and priorities in order to account for various floor plan or facility variations.
• Daily liaison between the installation team and hospital Operations.
• Update Opening’s schedule with correct hospital addresses, phone numbers and points of contact.
• Work closely with construction and design team on all facility issues and punch items are completed in a timely manner before and during hospital set ups.
• Communicate any remaining issues to practice manager and work to ensure timely resolution.
• Manage open issues relating to the installation and inventory process (i.e. facilities, equipment/supplies, IT, phones, marketing, banking, etc.).
• Assist with developing work schedules to maximize cost savings.
• Develop and document procedures and systems to improve the hospital installation and inventory process.
• Help maintain the repair databases for hospital openings.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Your Experience Should Include

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Construction, or related field or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Required: Previous high-level administrative support and project coordination experience.
• Required: Experience managing multiple priorities.
• Required: Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with diverse groups of individuals (i.e. MVH Associates, PetSmart, vendors, contractors, etc.).
• Required: Microsoft Office Suite experience.
• Preferred: Smartsheet experience.
• Preferred: Healthcare background (veterinary or human healthcare, pharmaceutical, etc.).

Does this sound like you? Apply today to be considered and join us to advance our mission to create A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.

Salary

$64,960 - $101,500
Compensation is determined based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, location, and market competitiveness.

What We Offer You

• Competitive salary with paid time off & holidays so you can spend time with the people you love.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your loved ones.
• Fertility and family-building assistance.
• Paid Parental leave.
• Practice Paid Basic Life Insurance.
• Practice Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Automatic enrollment 401(k) Savings Plan after 60 days of employment with generous company match.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Legal Plan.
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account.
• Mental health support and resources.
• Student Debt Relief (for full-time DVMs).
• A Variety of discounts including Mars, PetSmart, Royal Canin, fitness, cellular and so much more.

Special Working Considerations

• Ability to work at a computer for long periods of time.
• Project timelines and work volume/deadlines may often require more than 40 hours per week to complete essential duties of this job.
• Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and to solve problems involving several variables.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
• Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate necessary equipment.
• The noise level in the work environment is normally moderate.
• Environment where pets are present.

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Mars Veterinary Health (MVH)® strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. MVH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. MVH complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every MVH location.