Construction Project Manager

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family. 

The Project Manager manages the design, bidding and construction phases of the Cleveland Clinic infrastructure and special construction projects. This role supports the Cleveland Clinic by completing construction projects in a safe manner with input from the caregivers that will be working in the renovated areas.  

A caregiver in this position works days, 8:00AM—5:00PM. 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:   

• Organize, chair and represent the Owner at regular project meetings; provide advice that will help facilitate economical, efficient and desired outcomes. 

• Manage and design bidding and construction phases of the Cleveland Clinic infrastructure and special construction projects. 

• Review and provide technical assistance on construction specifications on construction specifications, architectural drawings and design standards. 

• Coordinate the contract bidding process. 

• Manage the on-site inspection of contractor's work including scheduling and coordinating the installation of interior appliances. 

• Review and approve financial components of the projects, provides reports and makes presentations to administration on the progress of construction projects. 

• Complete finishing details of projects, submitting certificates of completion and finalizing records related to projects completed. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:   

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Planning, Construction Management or related program OR Additional work experience may substitute the degree 

• 5 years of experience in Project/Construction Management of Commercial and/or Public/Healthcare Facility Construction with full responsibility for coordinating single trade or multiple trade projects with construction values more than $5M 

• Knowledge of construction/architectural terms and practices, ability to read construction documents and actively participate in contract process 

• Can provide an overview and recommendations on engineering, design and scope, as well as, contract terms, budgets, change management, schedules, extensions, and resolution of issues throughout the project life cycle 

• High level of organizational skills 

• Can work well under pressure 

• Sensitive to confidential information 

• Demonstrated ability in engaging stakeholders and providing options to resolve problems 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and web-based software 

• Demonstrated experience with architectural drawings, specifications, blueprints, thorough knowledge of skilled trades, fire and safety codes, Contract documentation and construction finance 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:   

• A valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer or licensed Architect in the State of Ohio 

• A valid Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI) 

• A valid Certified Healthcare Constructor credential by the American Hospital Association 

• Experience with LEAN design and construction principles and techniques, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified projects, and utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) 

• Requires extensive sitting and dexterity to perform work on a PC, and the ability to walk various hospital campuses to attend meetings.
• Requires extensive sitting and dexterity to perform work on a PC, and the ability to walk various hospital campuses to attend meetings.
• Must have normal or corrected vision, and the ability to verbally communicate to upper level management.
• Occasional lifting of 5 to 15 pounds.
• Frequent walking, climbing of ladders and scaffolding is required.
• Must have ability to travel to other CC locations and active construction project sites and navigate over obstacles including the dexterity to safely walk a construction site on a daily.

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.