Senior Project Manager University of Virginia Location: Charlottesville, VA Description:
The University of Virginia is looking to fill a Senior Project Manager position in the Health System Division of the Facilities Planning & Construction Department. The Senior Project Manager will provide leadership on major new construction, expansion and renovation projects for the Health System, organizing and monitoring the design and construction process to ensure that requirements of the Building Committees, Health System Administration, the Architect for the University, State and University standards, policies, and procedures, and established industry design and construction standards are met.
The University and Medical Center
The University of Virginia is consistently ranked as one of the nation’s top public institutions. The University employs over 11,000 faculty and staff, making the University the largest employer in the area. The University has been repeatedly ranked in the U.S. News and World Report listing of the top 25 universities in the nation, often as the number one public university. UVA’s Medical Center also consistently ranks as one of the nation's Top 100 Hospitals.
UVA encompasses ten schools, a level-one trauma center and teaching hospital, research facilities, arts, and athletic venues.
The Health System Projects
It is anticipated that the initial projects will involve the phased renovation of major portions of Levels 0, 1, and 2 East in University Hospital located on Lee Street in the University of Virginia Health System. These future capital renovation projects will need to be closely coordinated with the Hospital Bed Expansion and Lee Street Entry and Connective Element projects from a design and construction perspective.
The Position
Responsibilities include managing, coordinating and administering the design and construction contract throughout the life of the project. The person in this position is responsible for project management, reviewing the project scope, budget and schedule for conformance with the University’s objectives. He/she monitors progress and initiates action to ensure schedules are met and work is performed within budget. The Senior Project Manager resolves problems and coordinates the entire design and construction effort. He/she works closely with the assigned Project and Construction Administration Managers.
Qualifications
Professional Degree in architecture or engineering from an accredited College or University
A professional license in architecture or engineering is preferred
Five to ten years of project management experience or responsible charge over design or construction.
Significant supervisory responsibility for the construction of large complex institutional, utility, research, and/or healthcare facilities
·Excellent verbal and written communication skills
·Significant years of directly relevant professional experience including the oversight of major capital projects
·Knowledge, skill and ability to negotiate agreements for professional service and construction contracts
·Demonstrated strong team leadership and interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
·Demonstrated experience in the management of complex, healthcare and medical research construction projects located in highly congested urban sites is preferred
State of Virginia application forms are required to apply for this position. The forms can be found at http://www.hrs.virginia.edu/employment/howtoapply.html . Please specify the job code (C0753) and apply to: Executive Management Search Group, c/o University Recruitment & Staffing, P.O. Box 400127, Charlottesville, VA 22904-4127, Fax (434) 924-6911, executivesearch@virginia.edu (preferred method). The position is open until filled; but applications by July 31, 2007 are encouraged. The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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