Plan Design Specialist jobs in Arkansas

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Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

Overview:

This position provides the necessary leadership, direction, and management control for planning design and construction projects at assigned singular hospital campus or clinic locations. The project manager is responsible for the successful completion of all assigned projects.

•    Ongoing daily management of construction projects to ensure successful completion of all projects. 
•    Develop project plan for successful management of all assigned capital construction projects.
•    Assembles project team consisting of internal and external members and takes leadership role in promotion of project management initiatives  
•    Understands and applies to projects Mercy Ministry design, planning and brand standards
•    Solicits vendor resources utilizing request for proposals methodology and evaluates and recommends appropriate vendors based on project knowledge, vendor responses and physical space. Directs, monitors and evaluates performance of vendors and contractors.
•    Implements department policies and procedures on all construction projects.  
•    Communicates effectively with user groups (project owner); support departments, department leaders, and community leadership regarding all aspects of the project
•    Develops solutions to overcome project obstacles and achieve desired results.
•    Coordinate project design with project sponsor and all support departments. 

•    Ensures that project complies with environmental, safety regulations and municipality requirements.
•    Manage infection control and interim life safety measures are in place on all assigned projects.  
•    Coordinate any disruptions to services due to construction activity with Facilities and operational departments. 
•    Ensures project vendors and contractors are appropriately trained in Mercy safety standards. 
•    Ensures all regulatory compliance records are complete and properly maintained
•    Understand municipality permitting requirements, 
•    Manages to ensure safety for co-workers, patients, and visitors. 

•    Manages and directs project decisions to contribute to successful financial and operational performance of construction projects. 
•    Develops project budgets, maintains project budget through project duration. Manages change order process, contingency logs, action items logs and other project management tools. 
•    Develops overall project schedule, for all phases of project including feasibility through move in and closeout. 
•    Reviews contractor sub tier competitive bidding.
•    Write contracts and make recommendations for contract execution  
•    Directs vendors and contractors in a manner that yields desired project outcomes. 
•    Routinely surveys condition and performance of all contractors and subcontractors to ensure their optimum performance and reliability
•    Directs and works collaboratively with contractors and co-workers to develop strategies for reducing project costs and identifying project related efficiencies
•    Provides updates and reports to PDC department leadership and project sponsors 
•    Coordinate all owner furnished items with project team.  
•    Lead all efforts in project closeout.  

•    Promotes excellent customer service.
•    Builds a customer focused project team
•    Supports diversity and teamwork

 Performs other work duties as assigned.
 

Qualifications:

• Experience: Five years of progressive experience managing construction projects in the commercial, education or healthcare industries
• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.