Real Estate Planning Project Manager

The Real Estate Planning Project Manager in a healthcare setting is responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, development, and execution of real estate and facility projects. This role ensures that healthcare facilities are designed, constructed, and maintained to support clinical operations, regulatory compliance, and long-term organizational goals. Essential Job Statements Strategic Planning & Development Collaborate with real estate team and senior leadership to align real estate strategies with healthcare delivery goals. Conduct feasibility studies, site selection, schematic design, design development, construction documents, administration, and space utilization analysis. Participate in the development of facility master plans as required. Project Management Lead capital projects from concept through completion, including renovations, expansions, and new construction. Lead the development of the request for bids and/or request for proposal scope of projects in coordination with supply chain. Select and negotiate appropriate contracts for architectural and engineering services with supply chain and legal. Manage project scope, budget, timeline, and quality standards. Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to set up design meetings. Coordinate completed design projects for handoff to construction teams. Manage projects to ensure the scope remains within the parameters established to meet budget and timeline. Document information for design meetings and communication records for the real estate portfolio. Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management Ensure all projects comply with healthcare regulations (e.g., Joint Commission, OSHA, ADA, CMS, FGI). Oversee environmental and safety risk assessments. Ensure all processes and policies are followed to include significant transaction processes required by the Board of Directors. Financial Oversight Prepare and manage project budgets and financial forecasts. Create workday and strata documents to support the project. Evaluate cost‑saving opportunities and return on investment. Develop SBAR for justification of project overruns. Stakeholder Communication Serve as the liaison between clinical departments, administration, and external vendors. Provide regular updates to executive leadership and board members. Employment Qualifications Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field. Preferred Education: Master's degree in Project Management, Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field. Licensing/ Certification Licensure/Certification Required: N/A Licensure/Certification Preferred: PMP certification, Lean, Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification. Minimum Qualifications Years and Type of Required Experience: 3+ years of experience in facility management, construction, or project management in the health care industry. Preferred 5 years of experience in facility management, construction, or project management in health care industry. Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Proficiency in standard Microsoft desktop software including MS Projects, AutoCAD or Revit, e‑Builder. Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills. Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Ability to juggle multiple goals and deadlines in the context of the big picture. Ability to build a strong network and relationships at executive levels with technology and solutions, customers and vendor groups. Excellent written, interpersonal and oral communication skills. Proven analytical and problem‑solving abilities. Combination of education and experience in lieu of a degree. Working Conditions Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. Required to travel to off‑site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. May have periods of constant interruptions. Prolonged periods of working alone. Physical Requirements Physical Demands: Stoop, Kneel, Squat. Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing. Additional Physical Requirements / Hazards Hazards: Exposure to dust/fumes. Mental/Sensory - Emotional Mental / Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking. Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Frequent and Intense Customer Interactions, Noisy Environment, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change. EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran #J-18808-Ljbffr Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems