Project Manager - Planning Design & Construction

Job Details

This role is responsible for overseeing assigned capital projects at application enterprise locations. This includes full lifecycle project management—from planning and design through construction and project closeout. The role ensures successful execution of all project phases by coordinating with internal stakeholders, external consultants, contractors, and regulatory bodies to deliver projects on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable codes and standards.

Job Description

Summary
This role is responsible for overseeing assigned capital projects at application enterprise locations. This includes full lifecycle project management—from planning and design through construction and project closeout. The role ensures successful execution of all project phases by coordinating with internal stakeholders, external consultants, contractors, and regulatory bodies to deliver projects on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable codes and standards.
Job Duties

• Manage planning, design, and construction of capital projects, including new buildings and renovations at applicable enterprise location.
• Coordinate and oversee both external contractors and in-house maintenance staff during construction and renovation activities.
• Develop, maintain, and take accountability for project scope, schedule, and budget in alignment with client needs and organizational goals.
• Assist in preparation and management of contracts for architectural and engineering consultants and oversee design activities through construction administration.
• Lead bidding, award, and construction execution processes to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Oversee ancillary project components such as telecommunications/data coordination and relocation services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering.
• 5 years directly related experience in healthcare or higher education capital project management.
• Strong working knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems in healthcare, laboratory, and medical office environments.
• Awareness of current industry trends and emerging technologies in MEP design.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit for basic tasks and file manipulation.
• Proficient in project management software including eBuilder, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project.
• Working knowledge of building codes relevant to healthcare and research facilities
• Understanding of regulatory agencies such as the State Department of Health, City of Philadelphia, New Jersey Department of Health, and The Joint Commission.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering, architectural, construction management, facilities management, or related certificates, licenses, and registrations.

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University

Primary Location Address

1101 Market, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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