Senior Project Manager - Design at StanfordMedicineChildrensHealth

Job Summary This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job. The Senior Project Manager for Design is accountable for the performance and results of large/complex design projects for Stanford Medicine Children’s Health under the general supervision of the Director for Design. Responsible for the programming, planning, and design of large projects, ensuring completion within budget, on schedule, and meeting all program objectives and appropriate government regulations. Acts as a liaison between the client/users and all other project participants including consultants, contractors, vendors, and outside jurisdictional agencies. Responsible for planning, scheduling, assigning, and overseeing the work of project participants and assigned project managers    Essential Functions The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification.  They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities.  Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings. Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital’s policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.   * As guided by project plan and business objectives, leads a large project team of professionals including performance, cost, and financial accountabilities. Documents and manages current state, future state and gap analysis for process improvement and workflows. * Approves and executes improvements to operating policies and procedures, guidelines, and standards for teams. Identifies and drives business, product, service and process improvements and may act as a department representative on committees and professional organizations. * Implements quality control measures to ensure project compliance with department, hospital, and university policies, government codes and regulations; also ensures conformance to the requirements of all project participants. * Identifies and resolves complex technical, operational, and organizational problems, applying critical thinking to recommend standards and operating strategies that mitigate risk and propel growth. Manages communications on a regular and timely basis, ensuring that all project participants are informed of project status, problems, and required actions. * Oversees the selection process and contract negotiations for consultants, contractors, and vendors. Manages, assesses, and documents project scope and program, describing the objectives, physical requirements, parameters, and constraints of the project, including not only the user's functional needs but also hospital and external jurisdictional criteria for heal and safety, operation, maintenance, energy efficiency, quality standards, contextual issues, and aesthetics. * Administers approved contract terms and conditions with third party consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure compliance with scope, schedule, cost and performance expectations throughout project design and construction phases. * Monitors and enforce contract deliverables and obligations including review of invoices from third-party vendors and contractors for assigned projects; verify the accuracy of billed services, materials, and labor against approved contracts, purchase orders, work completed to date, and relevant project documentation. Identifies and investigates discrepancies or inaccuracies as needed prior to approval, escalating as appropriate to protect the owner's interests. * Prepares and maintains accurate, coherent, timely, and auditable project records/files, and cost estimates with department procedures; and ensures that space inventory reports are complete. * Builds consensus in leading projects and activities across teams providing leadership, coordination, and support to the Project Managers/Engineers, vendors, and others supporting the project. * Manages the review and approval process to ensure appropriate approvals of all design work from schematic studies through final construction documents and related field changes and changes in scope as well as approval for conceptual and detailed projects budgets.    Minimum Qualifications Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying. Education: Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university. Experience: Seven (7) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience Licensure/Certification: None Required    Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential functions of the job and are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or licensure/certification. * Ability to budget, make financial projections and write reports. * Ability to ensure project compliance with hospital infection control procedures. * Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with widely diverse groups, including individuals at all levels both within and outside the organization and gain their cooperation. * Ability to handle potentially sensitive situations by applying consultative skills in working with internal and external constituent groups. * Ability to review contracts for services to be performed prior to execution, negotiate terms and conditions, and enforce contract provisions. * Thorough knowledge of construction contract types and delivery methods. * Ability to interpret and apply and enforce contractual terms and conditions. * Ability to plan, organize, motivate, mentor, direct and evaluate the work of others. * Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities. * Ability to prioritize work by making informed judgments and to develop solutions for complex problems. * Ability to utilize project management tools. * Knowledge of CAD system, CAFM, estimating, cost control, scheduling, constructionadministration, quality control, specification writing, and space planning. * Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility. * Knowledge of technical, professional and business in the fields of healthcare delivery, architecture, and construction, and building design process. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.