Director Real Estate Project Management

The Director Real Estate Project Management leads, directs and coordinates the day-to-day management of diverse construction projects in the inpatient, outpatient and administrative built environments. The Director manages a high-performance project management team, consisting of both internal and external professionals, to deliver projects. The Director provides leadership and expertise in risk evaluation, contract negotiations, fee and pricing decisions, as well as work with the preconstruction team in BID+BUILD+MAINTAIN planning process. Ensures all activities in scope are in alignment with VCUHS policies and procedures.

Essential Job Statements -  This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or working conditions associated with the job. Team members may be required to perform other duties assigned.
- Mobilize and coordinate cross-functional teams through execution, and implementation of key initiatives. Build comprehensive project plans and roadmaps, navigate shifting priorities and drive projects to completion.
- Identify solutions that fill gaps in organizational knowledge, function and consistency. Collaborate with cross-functional and Technical teams to build tools that simplify team operations and maximize individual productivity.
- Manage a range of construction and real estate related projects and initiatives, providing structure through the full project cycle. Work with stakeholders to define project scope, secure support and resources for execution and rollout processes that improve operations.
- Foster and enhance Architecture &Engineering, contractor, subcontractor, 3rd party developer and project manager, and vendor relations.
- Understand and administer all A&E, general contractor, and major subcontractor agreements.
- Establish, update and communicate Master Project Schedule and manage its implementations; keep management informed of progress on project scope and budget through regularly scheduled Operations Review Meetings.
- Work with Finance to initiate Pay Applications process.
- Work with preconstruction team in development of Bid+Build+Maintain planning process.
- Manage budget and financial reporting, interpret and analyze reports to ensure adherence to project budget.
- Directly supervises assigned departmental employees and contractors.
- Establish and manage real estate project Quality Assurance/Quality Control program
- Ensures all activities, procedures and protocols are compliant with internal and external regulatory and legislation.
- Provide leadership to positively influence change within Product Delivery Capability function.
- Support leadership with special data analysis and presentation materials, and other similar tasks as needed
- Ensures responsibility and visible commitment of diversity, equity and inclusion  programs/initiatives through collaboration and implementation of initiatives across the health system. 
- Drive enforcement of safety protocols by project management staff and all vendors on projects.
- Provide leadership to foster an environment of diversity and inclusion.  Ensures responsibility and visible commitment of DEI programs/initiatives through collaboration and implementation of initiatives across the health system.

Employment Qualifications
Education Qualifications
Required Education:
Bachelor’s degree Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field. 
Preferred Education:
Master’s degree Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field. 

Licensing/ Certification
Licensure/Certification Required:  N/A
Licensure/Certification Preferred:  Project Management Professional (PMP), Six Sigma, Lean, or any other similar certification.

Minimum Qualifications
Years and Type of Required Experience
Minimum of seven (7) years of project management experience in progressively more responsible supervisory/management positions.
Minimum three (3) years of experience in a supervisory role
Knowledge of project portfolio change management and associated methodologies, techniques, processes, and approaches.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
• Ability to juggle multiple goals and deadlines in the context of the big picture
• Ability to hire and maintain an effective team
• Ability to mentor, coach and effectively transfer expertise to others
• Ability to build a strong network and relationships at executive levels with technology and solutions, customers and vendor groups
• Resilience and resourcefulness
• Excellent written, interpersonal and oral communication skills
• Solid budget and cost management skills
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities


Patient Population
Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
General office environment.
Prolonged periods of working alone.

Physical Requirements
Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)
Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)
Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)
Stoop, Kneel
Balance
Bending
Work Position:
Sitting, Walking, Standing

Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards
Physical Requirements
Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Hazards
Exposure to dust/fumes
 

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