Assistant Facilities Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

Join this great team of peers shaping the future of MD Anderson. As a key contributor in construction project management, your expertise will help build the infrastructure that supports our mission of excellence in cancer care, research, and innovation. FPDC is responsible for executing over 400 active projects ranging from $1,000 to multi-billion-dollar builds, implementing a $10 billion capital expansion program spanning clinical, research, hospitality, and infrastructure facilities. FPDC has over 200 professionals including project managers, planners, architects, designers, and operations experts, working as a team to complete all of these projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction management, with 3-5 years of experience, preferably in healthcare and / or research facility renovations or similar complex environments in roles with progressive responsibilities (e.g. Project Engineer, Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent, Assistant Project Manager). They should excel at coordinating with multiple stakeholders, including contractors, architects, and healthcare personnel, to minimize disruption to active healthcare / research operations. Candidate should have an understanding of healthcare / research facility standards, particularly those related to fire / life / research lab safety, infection control, and regulatory compliance. The candidate must possess strong organizational and communication skills. Capable of managing documentation with attention to detail. Experience with project management software and tools. Additionally, they should have demonstrated the ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting, problem-solve in fast-paced environments, and be proactive in identifying risks, and opportunities for improvement. A bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field is highly desirable. PMP or other relevant certifications will be an advantage but not a requirement. Experience managing multiple renovation projects in active healthcare research settings, particularly involving infection control risk assessments (ICRA), and a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget are key differentiators. Position is full time onsite, Monday-Friday, days.

MD Anderson offers our employees :

• Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
• Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
• Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
• Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
• Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
• Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups

Why Join MD Anderson? Be part of a world-renowned cancer center making an impact across Texas and beyond. Collaborate with top-tier leaders and institutions in academic medicine Help shape the future of healthcare through bold, system-wide innovation Work with a Mission-Driven Organization : Be part of MD Anderson's mission to eliminate cancer through integrated patient care, research, and education, contributing to a globally recognized institution with a meaningful purpose.

Summary

The primary purpose of the Assistant Project Manager is to provide coordination of project activities and administrative activities throughout construction project execution. Under direct guidance manages project communication, document control, project logs and project reports. Assures compliance with current institutional and industry standards. Assist with the coordination and implementation of construction projects. Provides support to Project Managers with onsite project management, coordination, and project controls. Assists with construction billings, project cash flows, cost tracking, correspondences and project closeouts. Consults and coordinates with architects, project managers and MD Anderson support groups regarding project scope, phasing, outages, purchase requisitions preparation, submittals, pay applications, request for information (RFI), punch list management, and other construction administration and workflows. Monitors and updates project data in the PMIS including schedules, and other meta data. Plans, develops and coordinates resources under direct supervision. Prepares reports and communicates project status to end-users.

Job Specific Competencies

Project Management : Coordinate project and administrative activities throughout the project's execution to support Project Manager on key project aspects of scope, budget, schedule, and project contract compliance to ensure that projects are successfully completed on schedule, within the approved budget and in accordance with applicable quality standards. Consults and coordinate with architects, project managers and MD Anderson support groups regarding project scope, phasing, outages, purchase requisitions preparation, submittals, pay applications, request for information (RFI), punch list management, and other construction administration and workflows. Monitors and updates project data in the PMIS including schedules, and other meta data. Plans, develops and coordinates resources under direct supervision. Prepares reports and communicates project status to end-users. Provides support to Project Managers with onsite project management, coordination, and project controls. Assists with construction billings, project cash flows, cost tracking, correspondences and project closeouts.

Compliance / Regulations : Assist Manager with the coordination and implementation of construction projects, assuring compliance with current institutional and industry standards, as well as contractual compliance and relationships for the assigned projects.

Documentation / Recordkeeping : Under direct guidance manage the electronic document archive and storage of communications, project logs, and activity status reports. Ensure that all project documentation records are organized and stored properly.

Other Duties as assigned.

Education

Required : Associate's Degree Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or related.

Preferred : Bachelor's Degree Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or related.

Work Experience

Required : Four years Construction or project management experience. or Required : Two years Construction or project management experience, with Bachelor's degree. May substitute Associate's degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.

Preferred : Design and Construction experience with a focus in healthcare, academic, and / or research facilities.

Preferred Certification : One or more of the following : Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Project Management Professional (PMP) issued by the Project Management Institute (PMI), Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC)