Project Manager - Planning, Design and Construction

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Work Shift

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time

8:00 AM

Shift End Time

5:00 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description

Manages planning, design, and construction projects across Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s facilities, including hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, medical office buildings, physician practices, and administrative/office buildings. Serves as the owner’s representative, providing direction to contractors, architects, engineers, designers, and other vendors for all assigned projects. Responsible for establishing project scope, budget, and schedule; securing vendors; issuing contracts and purchase orders; coordinating work with end users; and ensuring timely project closeout. Advises on facility utilization and space planning to support Children’s mission, values, and family centered care. Proactively supports safe patient care, a safe environment, and regulatory compliance in all project activities, including work in active clinical environments.

Experience

• 5 years or more of progressive experience in hospital or healthcare facilities planning, design, construction, project management, and/or facilities management operations
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, including renovations and improvements to existing space

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare environments (acute care hospitals, ambulatory care, surgery centers, medical office buildings, physician practices)
• Experience working in occupied, patient‑care settings, including complex phasing and infection prevention measures
• Knowledge of: building and life safety codes (e.g., IBC, NFPA, local/state codes), OSHA and The Joint Commission requirements., healthcare‑specific design and construction guidelines (e.g., FGI Guidelines, CMS Conditions of Participation, ADA)
• Experience developing and managing project budgets, schedules, and risk registers
• Experience with capital planning and forecasting is highly desirable

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, building construction, architecture, interior design, engineering, project management, or related field

Certification Summary

• No professional certifications required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership skills in facilitating and leading cross‑functional teams, including clinical, support, and administrative stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of design and construction processes, including programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding, construction, commissioning, and close‑out.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and interior design drawings and specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and cash flows; ability to analyze variances and implement corrective actions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products and project management tools; familiarity with scheduling software (e.g., Smartsheet) and collaboration platforms.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear presentations and status reports for leaders and stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with employees at all levels of the organization, external partners, and regulatory authorities.
• Demonstrated ability to address and creatively manage conflict and negotiate solutions among diverse stakeholder groups.
• Ability to identify and manage project risks and opportunities proactively, including safety, infection prevention, operational disruption, and financial risks.
• Strong customer‑service orientation aligned with Children’s family‑centered care philosophy and values.
• Personal organization and time management; ability to manage timelines and multiple concurrent projects.
• Human relations and teamwork; personal adaptability and motivation.
• Strong listening skills and ability to incorporate feedback into project plans.
• Ability to mentor others, provide strategic input on capital planning, and influence organizational decision‑making related to facilities.

Job Responsibilities

Project Planning and Initiation

• Manages the full project lifecycle for renovation, construction, and small projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring financial, regulatory, and facility compliance with plans.
• Works with department leaders and stakeholders to define project scope, functional requirements, and success criteria; develops project charters and high‑level plans.
• Participates in and/or leads planning meetings; collaborates with clinical and non‑clinical stakeholders to align project goals with operational needs and Children’s mission and values.
• Incorporates lean principles and other process improvement methodologies in all new construction and renovation projects.

Design and Pre‑Construction

• Interprets floorplans, construction documents, and design proposals to assess feasibility, compliance, and alignment with program requirements.
• Coordinates with architects, engineers, designers, and internal subject matter experts (e.g., infection prevention, safety, facilities operations, IS&T, HTM) during design.
• Ensures design solutions support patient safety, family‑centered care, efficient workflows, and long‑term maintainability.
• Reviews design documents for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and healthcare regulations (e.g., FGI Guidelines, ADA, life safety, Joint Commission, CMS).
• Supports value engineering efforts to optimize cost, quality, sustainability, and operational performance.

Construction and Implementation

• Creates, manages, and executes project scope, schedule, resources, budget, and change management initiatives.
• Coordinates construction activities in active healthcare environments to minimize disruption to patientcare and operations, including phasing and infection control risk assessments (ICRA) where applicable.
• Identifies and manages project risks, issues, and opportunities proactively; develops mitigation strategies and escalates as appropriate.
• Collaborates with internal and external specialists to deliver subject matter expert activities and ensure adherence to safety, infection prevention, and environmental requirements.
• Ensures project deliverables are on time, within budget, and meet quality, safety, and performance expectations.
• Develops, negotiates, executes, administers, and archives all contracts, contract documents, specifications, and legal agreements related to assigned projects.
• Secures vendors and contractors, issues purchase orders, reviews and approves invoices, and ensures accurate financial tracking and reporting.

Stakeholder Communication and Governance

• Communicates and documents project plans, status updates, scope changes, business goals, and governance plans to team members, leaders, and stakeholders.
• Provides regular project reporting, including schedule, budget, risk, and issue updates, to leadership and governance committees as required.
• Develops, cultivates, and maintains a customer service philosophy incorporating Children’s mission, vision, and values, with a focus on family‑centered care and staff engagement.
• Addresses concerns and manages expectations of end users, clinical staff, and support departments throughout the project lifecycle.

Regulatory Compliance and Safety

• Ensures compliance with all applicable OSHA, Joint Commission, CMS, and other regulatory and code requirements in planning, design, and construction activities.
• Coordinates with safety, infection prevention, facilities, and other departments to maintain a safe environment of care during construction, including appropriate barriers, signage, and phasing.
• Supports documentation and inspections required by regulatory agencies and accreditation bodies for new or renovated spaces.

Project Close‑Out and Handover

• Ensures project closeout is completed within defined timelines (e.g., within 90 days of project end date), including punch lists, commissioning, training, and warranty documentation.
• Provides final floor plans, as‑built drawings, and relevant documentation to Space and Occupancy, Real Estate, Facilities Operations, and other teams.
• Verifies that operational readiness activities (staff training, equipment installation, IS&T/telecom, signage) are completed prior to occupancy.
• Conducts post‑occupancy reviews and lessons‑learned activities to inform future projects and continuous improvement.

Leadership and Team Development

• Mentors team members to encourage personal and professional growth and supports ongoing skill development through education and training.
• Provides guidance and collaborates with other project managers.
• May lead program level initiatives or portfolios of projects.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

1571 Northeast Expy NE

Job Family

Engineering/Facility Mgmt