Empower Every New Yorker - Without Exception - to Live the Healthiest Life PossibleNYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city's five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible.
Job DescriptionGeneral tasks and responsibilities will include:
- Manages all aspects of construction projects including; regulatory submissions, budgets, schedules, the design process, construction process, quality control, and adherence to project specifications and drawings.
- Develops and submits budget reports and variances as required
- Manages the purchasing process including; construction services, materials purchasing and reviewing and approving invoices.
- Maintains project records including; design drawings, submittals, as-builts, correspondence, regulatory submissions, financial statements, and all other project information.
- Assures compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations and accreditation standards. Including: The Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, New York State Building and Health Departments, New York City Building and Public Safety Departments, Unites States Department of Housing and Urban Development, National Fire Protection Association standards, AIA Guidelines for the Construction of Healthcare Facilities, and others as required by individual projects.
- Manages the development of the end user programs by directly overseeing design meetings with facility employees and design consultants.
- Manages and/or develops the project equipment lists and requirements by directly overseeing design meetings with facility employees and design consultants. Including Department Managers, Biomedical Engineering, Telecommunications, Information Technologies, Building Services, and Plant operations.
- Develops project budgets to be presented to Facility administration and regulatory agencies, and used for overall project design parameters.
- Manages and/or develops regulatory review packages. Including submissions to New York State Health Department, New York City Building Department, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, and others project depending.
- Provides direct supervision of design consultants as required by ongoing projects. Including review of design documents for compliance with end user programs, facility standards and needs, regulatory agency requirements and codes.
- Provides direct supervision of contactors or CM staff working on facility grounds including: scheduling, adherence to job specifications, quality of work placed, safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Work with the facility staff on facility construction projects. Including: scheduling, adherence to job specifications, quality of work placed, safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Responsible for the oversight on project completion and occupancy with emphasis construction closeout, commissioning of mechanical equipment and systems, scheduling of equipment deliveries and startups, coordinating and working with all regulatory agencies, development and implementation of staff orientation and education and financial closet out.
- Submits all other work reports as required/requested by the Division Administrator.
- Assures completion of staff orientation, annual and ongoing competency and education requirements.
- Attends and participates in educational programs or activities to maintain current level of knowledge or expertise to manage department.
- Participates and assures department involvement in ongoing Performance Improvement initiative as required. Submits reports as required.
- Utilizes multiple methodologies to communicate information.
- Adheres to safety standards for employees and patients.
- Participates in committees, task forces, projects, etc. as required.
- May provide direct supervision of department staff including: scheduling, adherence to job specifications, quality of work placed, safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Writing Project Worksheets (PWs) for the purpose of determining project eligibility, scopes of work, and estimating cost to repair or replace a facility or structure in order to restore it to its pre-disaster design preferred
- Writing Certificates to Proceed (CPs) and responding to questions in order to obtain fund release
- May provide technical, cost estimating, and disaster recovery and/or management services while supporting technical professionals
Minimum Qualifications1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, architecture, construction management or in an approved related program; and2. Five years of responsible capital program implementation-related experience, including at least two years in administration, management, or expediting substantial phases of capital projects; and3. Ability to handle complex, allied, technical and commercial problems related to various project management functions with independent judgment, tact, and initiative.4. Related experience may be substituted on a basis of two years of experience to one year of education.5. Graduate education may be substituted for up to one year of experience.
Department Preferences - Six years of full-time, satisfactory experience performing construction inspection or construction management work on projects comparable in scope and dollar value to those undertaken by the City of New York in its capital construction program
- Experience in computer software including: Microsoft Word and Excel (required); Microsoft Access, Project and Auto CADD
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Excellent technical, conceptual, and financial skills
- Ability to motivate team efforts to accomplish goals Strong organizational and time management skills including the ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure and work independently;
- Must be a team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with vendors, staff and clients at all levels;
- Basic knowledge of building codes; ability to inspect and determine the adaptability and cost of renovation of existing structures; knowledge of federal, state and municipal regulations and statutes;
- Demonstrated ability to read blueprints, create conceptual plans employing knowledge of hospital, laboratory, and office design, perform field verifications, and apply Building Code guidelines where applicable.
- Demonstrates ability to establish two-way communication by clearly defining expectations, communicating utilizing a variety of methods, actively listening to ideas and concerns and responding in an appropriate manner.
- Demonstrates ability to delegate responsibilities appropriately.
- Demonstrates ability to retain composure under stress
- Experience with managing federally funded programs and working with Federal, State, and local officials
- Experience interpreting construction work to ensure compliance with FEMA Public Assistance policy and procedures
If applying online, please include your cover letter in the same file attachment with your uploaded resume.NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
- College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
- Multiple employee discounts programs