JAMAICA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, a major health care facility located in Queens, N.Y. is seeking Project Manager for our Plant Operations Department. Jamaica Hospital Ranked Among 2024's Best Hospitals in America and is the proud recipient of the Health grades 2024 America's 100 Best Hospitals award. This premier distinction is only given to hospitals that rank in the top 5% in the nation for overall clinical excellence. It has been accredited as the first and only Comprehensive Stroke Center (the highest designation of stroke care) in Queens, NY by the Joint Commission. Our hospital is expanding. Some of our recent projects including the modernization of our Emergency Department, and our affiliation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. In addition to our other accolades, Jamaica Hospital's Comprehensive Stroke Center has also received the Healthgrades Neuroscience Excellence Award from 2019 to 2022 and the Stroke Care Excellence Award from 2017 to 2022. The American Heart Association has also recognized stroke care at Jamaica Hospital with the Gold Plus award in 2021 and 2022. It's an exciting time to come on board at Jamaica Hospital. Our institution consists of a 402-bed hospital, a large culturally diverse network of community based ambulatory care centers and a skilled nursing facility in a public urban setting, conveniently located near JFK International Airport and in close proximity to Manhattan. With over 120,000 ER visits, the ER is designated as a Level 1 trauma center. Our Chest Pain Center offers immediate evaluation and the recently expanded Pediatric ED is equipped to handle the most critical cases and supported by one of the largest voluntary ambulance fleet serving the City 911 system. The specifics of a Project Manager position will vary with the assignment, but the following are generally characteristic of the role. Plan the Project
- Define the scope of the project in collaboration with senior management.
- Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to complete the project successfully.
- Determine the resources (time, funding, equipment, etc.) required to complete the project.
- Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities.
- Review the project schedule with senior management and all other staff affected by the project activities; revise the schedule as required.
Staff the Project
- Manage project staff according to the established policies and practices of the organization
- Ensure that all project personnel receive an appropriate orientation to the organization and the project
- Contract qualified consultants to work on the project as appropriate
Implement the Project
- Execute the project according to the project plan.
- Develop forms and records to document project activities.
- Set up files to ensure all project information is appropriately documented and secured.
- Monitor the progress of the project and make the adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project.
- Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders and appropriate staff in the organization on a regular to ensure it meets the project standards.
Control the Project
- Write reports on the project for management
- Monitor all budgeted project expenditures
- Manage all project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures
- Ensure that all financial records for the project are up to date
- Prepare financial reports and supporting documentation
Evaluate the Project
- Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget, and at the required level of quality
Tagged as: construction, project management
Requirements Education:
- A business Degree specializing in Project Management is preferred.
- High School Diploma
- Education in Developing Budgets, Coaching, Supervision, Staffing, Project Management, Management Proficiency, Process Improvement, Tracking Budget Expenses, Self-Development, Planning, Performance Management, Inventory Control, Verbal Communication or Equivalent Experience
- A minimum of 5 or more years of experience is required. Healthcare experience preferred
- Experience in Developing Budgets, Coaching, Supervision, Staffing, Process Improvement, Tracking Skills
Knowledge/Skills/Competency:
- Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
- Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve the operations of the organization and to create new opportunities
- Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness
- Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization
- Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency, and risks, and make clear decisions that are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
- Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/data/information/activities.
- Plan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement action plans, and evaluate the process and results
- Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.