Description

Purpose:
The Construction & Facilities Management Coordinator assists the assigned leader with operating and capital projects including monitoring all work that is planned or in progress to ensure that quality and engineering standards are met. Directs construction activities in a manner to minimize disruptions and ensures that projects are completed in accordance with approved schedules at specified quality and within budgetary guidelines. The Construction & Facilities Management Coordinator acts as a liaison between design and construction consultants, contractors, vendors and all others involved in construction projects.

Responsibilities:

• Initiate obtaining approvals from assigned leader for changes and advises contractor
• Prepare Project Initiation Request Form (PIRF's) and utilize UPMC process for purchase requisitions and maintaining project budgets through the PeopleSoft computer program.
• Coordinate the building commissioning process including equipment start-up and testing, obtaining operating instructions and identifying equipment with special requirements.
• Keep current with advances and changes in related safety procedures and products pertaining to health care industry.
• Assist in the preparation of operating budget and develop capital project budget.
• Act as the owner's representative at the construction site and participate in construction meetings with the contractor, architect, engineer, and support services staff.
• Organize and participate in final punch list with architect and contractor.
• Utilize computer systems for maintaining project schedules, Aperture, for access to hospital plan and CAD for revisions to plan from architect.
• Oversee coordination between departments, architect, contractor and vendors regarding construction details pertaining to design, equipment and furniture.
• Schedule and participate in the required inspections with DOH for Life Safety and the Acute and Ambulatory Care Division for licensing.
• Participate in project planning and reviews with the architect, engineer and user groups to develop project criteria that appropriately plan and equip specific departments.
• Coordinate with the contractors, support staff and user groups the implementation of the physical project resulting from the design process using defined space, finishes, equipment and furniture standards.
• Assist the assigned leader to develop a schedule for correction of deficiencies.
• Prepare and maintain all project closeout documentation as required by UPMC Project Closeout Policy.
• Review plans and documentation and conduct ongoing inspections of the quality of work and materials.
• Coordinate the preparation, training and inspections as required by the DOH for the Infection Control Risk Assessment.
• Evaluate and/or initiate changes to contract documents to resolve field issues pertaining to contractor and owner furnished equipment/furnishings
• Track and report on the punch list completion with architect and contractors and follow-up on repairs.
• Make field sketches as appropriate.
• Prepare necessary information pertaining to JCAHO safety requirements and assist assigned leader with preparation for life safety inspections.
• Monitor construction progress schedules and coordinate various activities such as utility shutdowns and service interruptions with the contractor and the affected departments.
• Receive and review contractor/vendor bids submitted to the assigned leader for approval.
• Conduct field inspections to determine construction site conditions and notify assigned leader of conditions.

Qualifications

Associate's degree, and 3 years of construction management experience, with at least 1 year in a health care facility or, 5 years of construction management experience, with at least 1 year in a health care facility, or Equivalent military experience. Knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations applicable to health care construction as well as budget control and accounting.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal


• UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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