This position is responsible for leading efforts around all activities related to new and renovation construction projects within Billings Clinic. This includes serving as the Owner's Representative with Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Vendors, Consultants, and Regulatory Authorities. Success in that role is contingent on effectively managing and coordinating project development that aligns with BC Leadership, BC Clinical End-User Groups, BC Quality and Safety, BC Project Support Departments, among others. This position is responsible for leading through all phases of the construction process from conceptual planning, design, construction, to project completion and occupancy. This position is responsible for maintaining all project compliance relative to scope, schedule, budget, and regulatory needs. This position is responsible for leading multiple projects at the same time.

Essential Job Functions

• Participates in identification, evaluation, and recommendation regarding appropriate sites for new and renovation construction projects. Evaluates construction methods to determine cost-effectiveness of plans
• Leads the development and implementation of construction project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Participates in and provides feedback and input into the selection of engineers, architects, consultants, contractors, equipment suppliers, and vendors for construction projects. Directs and supervises work associated with these functions.
• Coordinates project development closely with all requisite parties to ensure appropriate communication of individual responsibilities, accountabilities, and plan updates/changes.
• Prepares submits reports on schedules, progress, updates, and status to departmental leadership.
• Ensures all contractors have secured all necessary governmental and regulatory permits and approvals required prior to work beginning.
• Reviews and monitors consultant and contractor prepared reports, plans, and specifications to ensure they are meeting agreed upon standards and organizational needs.
• Monitors construction schedules, quality control programs, and status reporting programs. Coordinates weekly construction meetings and involves all appropriate parties. Takes appropriate action to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at the construction site.
• Inspects work in progress to ensure that work conforms and adheres to the contract documents, construction schedules, and regulatory requirements including Pre-Construction Risk Assessments, Infection Control Risk Assessments, and Interim Life Safety Measures.
• Orders and monitors procurement of equipment and materials to be delivered at specific times to conform to work schedules. Inspects materials and equipment, documents and logs testing dates and reports.
• Responsible for tracking project costs and ensuring budget conformance.
• Coordinates needs of the department(s) with Facility and Project Teams.
• Resolves construction-related problems/disputes and coordinates with the Project Team for approval of actionable items. Investigates damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out.
• Reviews and pre-authorizes payment applications, work directives, change orders, and related contract documents.
• Coordinates project closeout, including completion of all punch list items, and facility occupancy. Coordinates with internal and external staff to ensure equipment, furniture, computers, telephones, are installed in a timely and efficient manner for occupancy.