• Define project objectives and metrics to be tracked for all projects assigned to the Project Team.
• Measure performance criteria and coach Project Team.
• Create a positive work environment for the project team and build high morale and teamwork.
• Manage Project Team staff, including assignment of work, development and review of responsibilities and goals, internal employee reviews, and disciplinary actions as necessary.
• Ensure standards are set and adhered to.
• Monitor construction and inform project stakeholders on progress.
• Monitor and track project for quality, schedule and budget.
• Identify variances and discuss solutions with Administration and Executive Team, Facilities, Internal Service Partners, and Project Stakeholders.
• Manage unanticipated events that delay construction and take actions to keep project on time and within budget.
• Evaluate the need for and coordinate project change orders and contract amendments; recommend changes to project schedules and budget.
• Interpret meaning and intent of contract and construction requirements.
• Verify that vendors understand the contract terms and conditions and project programming.
• Meet periodically with design consultants, general contractors and customer representatives to review project progress or identify and solve problems.
• Review and approve progress payments to contractors.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on space planning, purchase of equipment and materials, finish of interiors and final approval for occupancy, etc.
• Coordinate agreements for development of project as applicable.
• Work with contracting staff, legal counsel and stakeholders to make certain the contract documents fulfill the project needs.
• Evaluate plans and specifications for completeness, accuracy and conformance with project goals and objectives.
• Negotiate professional service contracts and fees.
• Evaluate energy requirements and plan designs that improve energy expenditure.
• Evaluate contractor proposed plans for project specifications, construction methods, compatibility with site and other facilities, or value over life of the facility.
• Effectively recommend the award of contracts.
• Ensures the successful completion of OHEP through effective management of people, time, and other resources.
• Is knowledgeable regarding the qualifications and experience of key project delivery team members’ firms and personnel (A/E, Contractors, Equipment Planners, intra-departmental groups, ITG, O&M, etc.)
• Provides comprehensive consultation to Mission Area management during all phases of a design & construction project from functional and space programming, design, estimating, feasibility studies, environmental impacts, city/state approvals, equipment and furniture planning, to construction and turnover of completed projects to the medical facility staff.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong technical and communication skills are critical.
  
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with people of all levels of responsibility.
  
• Demonstrated ability to manage client and stakeholder relationships facilitate communication between groups.
  
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and carry issues through to resolution.
  
• Demonstrated ability to build a high-performing team.
  
• Ability to mentor others and lead by example.
  
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Understanding of industry standard design and construction practices, methods, common materials and techniques of the construction of healthcare.
  
• Working knowledge of construction project management best practices and standard of industry practices.
  
• Working knowledge of principles, processes and methods of construction project management, including budget and estimate generation, schedule management (including “fast track” design package phasing), budget forecast and cashflow projections.
  
• Thorough knowledge of preparing contract documents required, with documentable experience working with multi-disciplinary project teams.
  
• Knowledge and understanding of design and construction LEAN tools and principles.
  
• Understanding of ground-up building construction, building systems and functionality, and healthcare design.
  
• Structure and content of the English language, rules of composition, report writing and grammar.
  
• Experience with contract management and negotiation.
  

• Advanced degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or similar.
• Twenty (20)+ years’ experience in the Design and Construction Industry.
• Experience in the design and/or construction of Academic Medical Research Centers.
• Healthcare Strategic Planning experience and understanding of hospital operations.
• Experience collaborating, communicating and working with AHJs (i.e. OHA, City of Portland, etc.)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience using e-Builder, MS Project, MS Office software, AutoCAD, etc.
• Experience with NIH, HIPAA, NFPA, FGI, OARs, the Joint Commission or DNV, and related statutes, rules, regulations and guidelines.
• LEAN operations methods and tools.

Licenses and Certications

• Professional architectural, engineering, or construction management license, registration or certification.
• Professional Project Management Certification.
• LEED Certification.