Director Project Management

Job Overview Ochsner Health is seeking a Project Manager to facilitate the planning, design and construction needs of the organization. The role manages projects, supervises bid openings, writes contracts, issues change orders and pay requests, and conducts inspections. The Project Manager prepares jobs for bid, start‑up, and completion in a timely and efficient manner and performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities This position involves interfacing on feasibility and constructability of projects relative to company standards and providing monthly project status reports. Job Duties Interfaces on feasibility and constructability of projects as they relate to company standards and provides monthly project status reports relative to schedules and budgets. Coordinates design/construction with Facilities Planning and Real Estate/Corporate Services within department and assigns workload to appropriate department personnel and provides continuous monitoring to ensure adequate project management and even workloads. Coordinates department and contractor with Facilities Management, Safety and Security and other interdisciplinary departments. Implements start‑up procedures and building commissioning/occupancy. Coordinates with and acts as liaison between company user groups and outside consultants (Architects and Engineers) during planning, design and construction process. Supervises revisions of plans and specifications during design process. Maintains current knowledge of Life Safety codes, state and local building codes as well as standards and healthcare design and construction guidelines. Reviews all construction and consultant service contracts and coordinates with legal counsel. Ensures that all contractual agreements are strictly adhered to by all parties throughout design and construction processes. Other related duties as required. Education Required: Bachelor’s degree Preferred: Registered Architect or Engineer Work Experience Required: 10 years project management, process improvement, design and/or construction administration; 5 years supervisory experience Preferred: 2 years hospital design/construction experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard. Strong interpersonal skills. Physical and Environmental Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sedentary work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g., more than 8 hours a day). Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities. Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity. Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid. There is no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role. Equal Employment Opportunity The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Ochsner Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr