Join a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Project Manager, responsible for providing project management services in the delivery of a new healthcare building focusing on cancer care services. The total value of this new 575,000 SF facility is $815 million with an anticipated opening in 2027.
Represents the Hospital Facilities Planning Design and Construction Department while providing Project Management services for the development, design, construction, completion, and activation of University of Chicago Medical Center projects. This role will support the delivery of numerous strategic and non-strategic capital healthcare projects as well as operations funded projects, both on Hyde Park campus and at other offsite locations.
The Project Manager will have overall responsibility for projects including overall budget and schedule, project scope, management consultants, and contractors with oversight of all associated work efforts to manage projects with budgets ranging from $10,000 to $10 million. The Project Manager will coordinate the work of internal resources, as well as consultants and contractors to develop and meet schedule milestones, support the functions of the Facility Operations team, and will lead the efforts in informing and reporting out on schedule and budgetary milestones to UCM leadership. The Project Manager may work under or support the work of the Senior Project Manager and Project Director in larger & more complex projects.
Essential Job Functions:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree (Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or Project Management Preferred) or an equivalent amount of education/experience in these fields would be considered in lieu of a specific degree in the design or construction industry.
- A minimum of 5 years in the construction or design industry providing significant project management experience with successfully executed projects.
- Experience in managing scope, schedule, cost, risk, and resources in a capital project setting.
Experience managing projects in a healthcare environment including Infection Control protocols and mitigation strategies is strongly preferred. Previous work in healthcare operations is preferred.
Requires experience analyzing construction cost and construction schedules, knowledge of the importance of data for troubleshooting construction problems and the ability to provide analysis (specific data) to answer questions.
- Prior experience managing projects and working effectively in multidisciplinary groups is highly desirable.
Prior experience managing outside architects, engineers, and professional service firms.
Prefer experience with different design and construction methods such as design-build, design-bid-build, lump sum unit pricing, time & material, cost plus, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
Position Details:
- Job Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0)
- Shift: Days
- Unit/Department: Facilities Administration
- CBA Code: Non-Union
- No Visa Sponsorship Available
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As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
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