Architect Project Manager

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of diverse individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your diversity of culture, thinking, learning, and leading is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Organization:

Planning, Design &Construction

Job Summary:

JOB SUMMARY

This job entails managing design & construction activities for capital projects using set goals and expectations that are provided by VUMC and governing bodies and authorities having jurisdiction over VUMC projects. This position must understand fully the nature of the project, understand the complete development cost for the project, and keep all parties informed as well as seek direction from appropriate sources. The project manager is responsible for continual development of the relationship between SFP and its' customers as well as leadership, management and control of all aspects of the customer's design & construction program including cost, scope, quality & overall schedule. The project manager's primary responsibilities are to maintain the project scope and budget approved by the Vanderbilt University Board of Trust and to periodically meet certain reporting responsibilities.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning/Masterplanning

• Evaluate/perform planning options for space use

• Perform and/or participate in site evaluations for specified purposes, i.e. temporary animal facility sites

• Participate in and provide guidance to consultants in the development of masterplanning options for current and future planning needs

• Reviews or assists in development of program for space needs with users/clients

• Develop redesign options/schematic designs on some projects to assist client in determining program options

• Maintains communications with the University community regarding project scope, budget and schedules

• Maintenance of written documentation of key decisions project schedules, budgets and meeting minutes

• Administers and coordinates owner output with Architects and Engineers during design and construction administration

• Review of A/E contracts

• Review of drawings during design

• Coordination of user meetings to review design

• Review of final documents for appropriateness to University expectations

• Coordination of program changes or design modification during construction

• Review of pay requests

• Review project with Codes and State Health officials with Consultants

• Assist with coordination between the User and Purchasing regarding the selection of furniture and the coordination of equipment for the project

• Assist with the coordination between User and Information Management and ITS regarding the installation of cabling, computers and telephones in the project

• Perform/participate in material and products/equipment evaluations and comparisons

• Administers and coordinates owner input during pricing and construction phase with Contractors or Construction Managers

• Clarification of university expectations on project during pricing phase

• Review of Construction Contracts

• Coordination of shop drawings and equipment review

• Review of project progress

• Review and evaluate construction changes to scope and budget during the construction phase

• Review the pay requests

• Review of job for final completion and acceptance

• Assist with the coordination of furniture and equipment for conformance with the chosen color palette and compatibility with services identified on Construction Documents

• Develop and implement signage package

• Assist with the coordination between User and Cultural Enrichment Center regarding artwork for projects

• Close out projects

• Close out project books

• Receipt and review of as-built drawings

• Receipt of equipment service and maintenance manuals and project warranties

• Coordination of operations start-up

• Coordinate State Health Inspections and submittals

• Performs architectural services for in-house design projects. Also provide services associated with in-house projects as outlined in items 4, 5 and 6 above except actually perform work in lieu of review and coordinate

• Produce schematic and design development drawings for review

• Review drawings during design phase

• Coordination of user meetings to review design

• Preparation of final documents for appropriateness to University expectations

• Coordination of program changes or design modifications during construction

• Prepare color selections and presentation boards for user

• Assist in selection and coordination of furniture selections for user

• Review and "stamp" shop drawings

• Confirm existing conditions on projects

• Write specifications and complete door, finish, and hardware schedules, etc.

• Draw design details and coordinate inclusion on project drawings

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

3 years

Education:

Bachelor's

Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled