Sr. Manager Construction

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Directs the activities of Project Managers providing leadership, expertise and guidance in support of the building of dialysis clinics from conception to post occupancy.  Ensures project managers adhere to all pertinent department objectives, performance standards and regulatory requirements to reduce risk.  Coordinates with internal and external architects, real estate professionals, and manages the construction process.

Responsible for directing the management of maintenance and repair work associated with operating facilities.

 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Directs the activities of Project Managers in assigned regions providing leadership and expertise in support of the Construction Services department and the building of dialysis clinics.


* Responsible for ensuring Project Managers adhere to department objectives, strategies, policies, procedures, and performance standards to reduce risk.  Distributes all departmental procedure manuals to project management team including any updates and provides interpretations as needed.


* Provides guidance, support and advice to direct reports and administrative staff, managing the allocation of adequate resources to provide the best opportunity to achieve department goals.  Provides on-going informal feedback, education and training throughout the year and formal feedback through the annual performance appraisal process.  Establishes annual goals for staff.  Manages the department staffing through the appropriate hiring, firing and disciplinary actions.


* Provides regular communication and project updates to Division President and Regional Management regarding budget to cost analysis, schedule and progress updates, permit or certification status updates and important issues or concerns affecting the project.  Maintains up-to-date project information on the appropriate Project Questionnaire (PQ) database.


* Provides training to Project Managers ensuring comprehension and appropriate use of department construction management systems and procedures including job cost reporting, CPM scheduling, contracts administration, dashboard updates, site visit reporting and inventory management.


* Responsible for managing and overseeing construction projects as needed by directing and supervising activities of contractors, developers, subcontractors and/or vendors ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.


* Oversees the administration of all developer/contractor/subcontractor/design or consultant agreements from draft through completion.


* Collaborates with the Estimating team and Project Managers during preconstruction.


* Collaborates with Transaction Management team and Project Managers providing input on site analysis and selection.  Verifies detailed and thorough site surveys have been completed for all projects including infrastructure, utilities, building envelope, accessibility, parking and site restrictio...