Project Manager for Medical Equipment and
Transition/Activation Planning (MEq & TAP)
Turner Construction, a leading General
Contractor with a 117 year history spanning iconic projects across the world,
is looking for a proactive, organized, and detail orientedProject Manager
to join the Healthcare Market Segment Group (HC MSG) team. This is an excellent
opportunity for a natural leader in a client-facing position.
Now more than ever, we are incredibly proud to
partner with major Healthcare providers to not only build these essential
facilities, but safely plan their activation and outfit them with the necessary
and appropriate equipment, supplies, and construction materials required by the
unique function of these spaces.
Candidates withknowledge of medical equipment and supplies, experience with vendors and
contracts, hospital operations, and excellent interpersonal communication
skillswho work well both independently and as part of a team are
encouraged to apply.
Position Description:
The primary responsibility of the MEq & TAP
Project Manager is to coordinate and direct medical equipment projects from early planning through design and from
construction to closeout with minimal supervision by others and is considered
the technical leader for the department on medical equipment for our
projects. Additionally, the Project
Manager will coordinate and oversee the development and execution of a detailed
Transition and Activation Plan to ensure a seamless and efficient opening of a
new healthcare facility. Projects at this level have prominent significance
within the campus, require C-Suite approval and involve complex coordination
with hospital departments, client groups, and multiple high-level design and
engineering professionals.
Medical Equipment Planning Responsibilities
Understand and manage the planning of new equipment for procurement and existing equipment targeted for re-use in healthcare settings
Review floor plans and develop and maintain a comprehensive equipment list inclusive of descriptions, locations, quantities, installation requirements and vendor/manufacturer contacts
Work with hospital's purchasing groups to develop preliminary equipment cost estimates, including all leased equipment as identified by the Owner
Manage coordination with vendors and gather cut sheets and specifications for medical equipment
Validate that utilities shown in equipment cut sheets match the utilities shown on construction documents
Validate existing equipment planned to relocate with stakeholders, capture requirements for coordination of specialized vendors, identify existing warranties or maintenance agreements and renewal of licenses related to new location
Develop and maintain master equipment list and associated schedule with procurement lead times, equipment order dates, forecasted receipt and installation timeframes in coordination with the overall project schedule
Identify and secure quotes from required outside resources for certification or testing of new equipment and preparation, deinstallation and reinstallation of equipment designated for relocation; incorporate into master equipment list
Identify building modification requirements and architecturally significant equipment and coordinate with the clinical lead, contractor and/or architect
Identify specialized vendors for preparation, relocation and reinstallation of equipment. Coordinate hospital or healthcare facility testing and acceptance requirements for medical equipment through a series of meetings with key stakeholders
Manage and coordinate the production of drawings and BIM models, including QC supervision
Manage the procurement (internal or external) of new medical equipment in support of the overall occupancy schedule that is integrated with the construction schedule, manufacturer lead times, and timelines for decisions and approvals.
Facilitate or acquire quotations and bids and ensure they contain project specific terms and conditions related to delivery, equipment transport, staging and installation, debris removal, building protection.
Secure appropriate sign-offs and approval letters
Facilitate site visits, as required, by vendors for major equipment, coordinating with the project team, as required
Coordinate and manage all deliveries and installation for each purchase order and track the execution of each activity. Coordinate with the responsible hospital representatives to ensure adherence to the activation schedule
Transition and Activation Planning
Responsibilities
Develop a plan and schedule for all activities and tasks required to activate a new facility
Facilitate department meetings and focus groups and utilize processes and tools for planning, organizing and executing every detail of the move and transition
Work with clinical and support departments to validate operational readiness
Coordinate meetings with the owner, construction manager, and project team to coordinate a seamless building handoff following substantial completion
Identify gaps and ensure the group is working toward a solution
Coordinate the building fit-up for all owner FF&E, vendor installations, supplies, and medications
Facilitate dress rehearsals and mock patient moves
Maintain the master action log and track all issues through resolution.
Log all change requests and execute a communications, review and approval process
Conduct daily huddles leading up to move day
Ensure the command center is planned and prepared for move day |
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Qualifications:
Knowledge of the types of fixtures, equipment, and supplies utilized in medical facilities.Four year degree in Biomedical Engineering, Engineering field related to Medical Technology & Devices or related field withat least five (5) years of experience in a translatable medically adjacent field: construction, architecture, building planning, equipment planning, transition planning, vendor sales, hospital facilities planning, etc., or combination of equivalent education and experience.
Ability to read architectural floor plans / construction documents or natural affinity/aptitudes (skilled in technical writing, contracts, engineering, etc.) that would enable to acquire these skills;
Demonstrated management, leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing and train others. Comfort leading meetings in a client-facing setting.
Demonstrated computer skills: proficiency with Microsoft Office suite programs (Excel, Word, Project, Outlook), database management, and the ability to adapt to new software.
Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, which will predominantly be in an office setting. This position will require travel to local or national job sites. While visiting an active construction work site, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.
**May perform other duties as necessary or assigned.
Location
and Travel: Position will be based
in Seattle, WA to support local Client w/travel to various sites or client
visits nationwide.
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