Manager, Construction

Who we are:

At Lifepoint Health, we provide quality healthcare to rural communities. As a valued member of our team, you will be an integral part of a group working together to elevate Lifepoint's healthcare delivery network.Our network includes 60 community hospitals, 60 rehabilitation/behavioral health hospitals, and 250 additional sites of care across the United States.As an organization, we are dedicated to serving communities nationwide by providing exceptional care. We believe in the power of our talented teams and strive to create environments where employees find purpose and fulfillment.

What you’ll do:

As aManager, Construction, youwill be responsible for assisting with management of construction projects relative to Lifepoint Health’s capital development program. Typical construction projects range in cost from $500,000 to in excess of $100 million.

Responsibilities:

· Assist with the following tasks during Pre-Design:

o Work with Hospital Administration teams to define the project program.

o Develop budgets and constructability analysis.

o Prepare required documentation to facilitate CON submittals.

o Conduct site investigations to assist with the design and construction oversight and coordination.

o Assist with the selection of architects, engineers and contractors.

o Assist with the development of design and construction agreement.

· Assist with the following tasks during Design:

o Assist with review and analysis of estimated costs relative to the approved project budget and scope.

o Help verify that the established program of the project can be achieved within the approved budget.

o Participate in coordination meetings with all internal and external team members. Monitor the design team’s schedule and quality control process.

o Assist with review of the design documents and vendor drawings to help ensure accuracy, completeness and thorough coordination.

o Meet with state and local authorities having jurisdiction over the project to represent Lifepoint and the hospital’s interests regarding project scope, design issues and code issues.

· Assist with the following tasks during Construction:

o Analyze contractor cost estimates and bids. Help assess risks relative to subcontractor pricing, schedules, and bonding requirements.

o Process contracts and invoices from architects, engineers and contractors, and verify invoices are consistent with the contract terms. Review all proposed changes to ensure charges are legitimate, accurate and appropriate for the work being performed. Monitor project costs against final approved budget.

o Visit construction sites routinely at times appropriate for the scope and complexity of the project.

o Observe construction activity to verify conformance with the contract documents and quality of workmanship. Identify and document any deficiencies.

o Observe contractor’s field management personnel to verify the project is being properly and efficiently managed.

o Monitor the contractor’s scheduling activities to verify a timely completion.

o Maintain relations with and manage expectations of hospital administration. Evaluate their requests for changes in design/construction. Communicate progress of construction.

o Log progress and action items needed by the design and construction team. Prepare written documentation of issues and directives.

o Represent Lifepoint and the hospital at state and local inspections of projects, as necessary. Assist the contractor and architect with responses to inspection issues and review comments.

o Assist with developing phasing plans, interim life safety measures, and infection control risk assessments, and help ensure they are followed in order to provide for safety of the public, staff and patient.

· Assist with the following miscellaneous tasks:

o Maintain financials record and reports identifying all costs associated with the project design and construction. Process any necessary changes to the capital requests with the appropriate description and justification.

o Utilize architects and engineers on as-needed basis for additional design or construction services during the construction phase.

o Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

o Assist with the management of projects with capital budgets typically greater than $500,000.

o As requested, assist with management of projects with capital budgets less than $500,000.

What you’ll need:

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or architecture preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

· 3 years of design and construction related experience.

· Knowledge of healthcare facility engineering, design and construction.

· Strong interpersonal skills.

· Effective communication skills for interface with all levels of company management, vendors, contractors, and architects.

· Strong management and organizational skills to maintain control of activities of numerous projects.

· Candidate must be able to travel to work locations and construction projects which may have varying degrees of physical accessibility.

· Working knowledge of pertinent codes and regulations including JCAHO, ADA, OSHA and NFPA.

Why choose us:

As a team member of the Health Support Center, our goal is to support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. Our focus is to attract, retain, and empower a diverse and determined workforce. Our mission statement is at the heart of who we are and what we do: “Making Communities Healthier.” In this shared mission, we believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

Benefits:We offer an excellent total compensation package, including a competitive salary and benefits. Some of our benefits include 401k, flexible PTO, generous Employee illness benefit (EIB), medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program. We believe that happy, healthy people have a passionate engagement with life and work and have designed our package to enhance your wellbeing.**

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Organization: *LifePoint Health Support Center

Title: Manager, Construction

Location: Tennessee-Brentwood

Requisition ID: 7410-7353