Manager Project- Design Construction - Cooper University Hospital

About Us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

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Short Description

Project Manager who demonstrates effective leadership and direct supervision of a diverse project team including multiple internal departments, consultants, regulatory agencies and contractors. Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Exhibits ability to achieve project objectives on multiple planning projects running simultaneously.  Working knowledge and application of building codes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of a project, from concept, through design and construction, to occupancy
• Develop, manage and track project budgets and schedules
• Run meetings. Be the point person for the architect, engineers, construction manager and other consultants on the project.
• Assist in the management and negotiation of contracts of all parties on the project.
• Review and recommend approval of all payments and change orders
• Manage the design process, including user meetings, making budget recommendations, and keeping the project within scope.
• Oversee the permitting and entitlement phase to obtain necessary land development approvals.
• Lead the construction phase overseeing the construction manager, architect and other consultants.
• Lead the efforts associated with move in/occupancy of the facility

Experience Required

3+ years continuous healthcare related project-management experience.

Education Requirements

Bachelor Degree, preferably in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management