Senior Construction & Design Manager

Job Description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Job Summary: 
General management of the Construction Department including related managers and staff. Interacts with Construction Services director and all departmental staff, to coordinate design and construction programs utilizing professionals and hospital staff to create a team approach to project implementation. The process includes planning, design and delivery as well as compliance with all regulatory requirements. The goal is to incorporate safety, risk management and quality control. 

Description of Job Responsibilities: 
1. Perform construction and renovation work as assigned and/or approved by the Rex Healthcare Board of Trustees in conjunction with the Vice President of Support Services. 
2. Lead the Construction/Renovation management team in developing a key list of contractors who have demonstrated good healthcare qualifications and the ability to consistently provide quality service, timely results, flexible scheduling, acceptable pricing, and good emergency response if needed. 
3. Monitors the establishment of site safety procedures, including interim life safety measures, in accordance with the hospital's Life Safety Plan. Ensures that the contractor(s) comply with all such requirements. 
4. Maintain general oversight in monitoring and controlling ?value engineering? such that worthwhile savings are pursued, yet value and quality are maintained and inferior products or work is avoided. 
5. Provides assistance in accurate cost estimating for realistic budget planning, works to assure that expected cost/sq. ft. is met, and participates in space planning as necessary. 
6. Promotes frequent communication and coordination with Facility Services Department, including Biomedical Engineering on as needed basis, including major equipment purchases, installations, utility shutdowns, and other issues involving Facility Services staff and/or contractors.
7. Reviews and approves applications for payment submitted by the architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, vendors, etc. and provides recommendations for revision and/or payment.

Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree from four (4) year college or university or equivalent combination of education. 

Licensure/Certification Requirements: None required 

 Professional Experience Requirements: Minimum of five (5) years construction project management experience. Experience if approved by Construction Services Director. Project management experience necessary, and some supervisory experience over team members desired. Experience in running meetings, setting schedules, and interaction with local and state regulatory agencies and other authorities having jurisdiction is preferred. 

• If an Associate's degree: 9 years of experience. 
• If a High School diploma or GED: 13 years of experience. 

Other Information

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: Caldwell Memorial Hospital

Organization Unit: Plant Oper and Main

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Lenoir

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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