Senior Project Manager - Facilities Planning

At Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time.

Job ID: P139891-1836

Job Summary

This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.

The Senior Project Manager - Facilities Planning is responsible for managing the programming, planning, design, and execution of large/complex projects as assigned under the Facilities Services Project Management Office, in particular construction, renovations and infrastructure upgrades. This role involves planning projects from conception to completion, managing budgets and timelines, collaborating with stakeholders like architects and contractors, and ensuring projects align with strategic goals, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements. Additionally, the Senior Project Manager acts as a liaison between the client/users and all other project participants, including consultants, contractors, vendors, and outside jurisdictional agencies. This role is also responsible for planning, scheduling, assigning, and overseeing the work of project participants and other assigned resources.

 Essential Functions

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification.  They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities.  Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.

Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital’s policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.

* As guided by project plan and business objectives, manages, plans, and executes complex projects. Leads large project team, adapting project plans and priorities to meet short-term service, business and/or operational objective ensuring the completion of projects within budget, on schedule, and meeting all program objectives.

* Develops and presents business cases to obtain project sponsorship, budget and resource allocation. Defines project scope, delegates tasks, develops project plans, manages contractors/vendors, and coordinates communications, as needed

* Coordinates project impacts, develops project deliverables, develop financial and project management reports (project status dashboards, issues and risks, etc.). Identifies and resolves complex technical, operational and organizational problems applying critical thinking to recommend standards and operating strategies that mitigate risk and propel growth.

* Communicates project updates to team members, stakeholders and sponsors on a regular and timely basis ensuring that all project participants are informed of project status, problems, and required actions.

* Manages the review and approval process to ensure appropriate approvals of all projects from conception through implementation and related field changes and changes in scope from multiple  stakeholders (e.g. Space Planning, Facilities, IS, UIT, IPC, EH&S, Supply Chain, clinical staff, ARC, PD&C) and/or jurisdictional authorities such as City of Palo Alto, HCAI.

* Builds consensus in leading projects and activities across teams providing leadership, coordination, and support to the project team, vendors, and others supporting the project. 

* Provides direction to project staff based on organizational goals and policies. Acts as an advisor and subject matter expert on HCAI projects, providing leadership, expertise, coordination, and support to other complex projects that require jurisdictional approvals.

* Approves and executes improvements to operating policies and procedures, guidelines, and standards for teams. Identifies and drives business, product, service and process improvements and may act as a department representative on committees and professional organizations.

* Implements quality control measures to ensure project compliance with department/hospital policies and government codes and regulations. Ensures conformance to the requirements of all project participants.

 Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

* Education: Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university.

* Experience: Seven (7) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience

* Licensure/Certification: None Required

 Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential functions of the job and are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or licensure/certification.

* Knowledge of fundamentals of project management including risk management, budget planning, and resource management

* Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with widely diverse groups, including: individuals at senior levels both within and outside the organization and gain their cooperation.

* Ability to budget, develop reports, and make financial projections

* Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines

* Ability to prioritize work by making informed judgments and to develop solutions for complex problems.

* Ability to provide concise and appropriate communication between project teams, stakeholders, management and the end users including oral presentations and written reports

* Ability to delegate tasks to project managers, coordinators, or project participants

* Ability to prioritize work by making informed judgments and to develop solutions for complex problems

* Ability to handle potentially sensitive situations by applying consultative skills in working with internal and external constituent groups. 

* Knowledge of CAD system, CAFM, estimating, cost control, scheduling, construction administration, quality control, specification writing, and space planning

* Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility

* Knowledge of technical, professional and business in the fields of healthcare delivery, architecture, and construction, and building design process

Pay Range
Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role.
Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range.
Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly): $67.80 to $89.91

Stanford Medicine Children's Health (SMCH) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SMCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.