The Senior Project Executive (SPE) is responsible for providing leadership and management of a major capital project and/or program that includes a major capital project. The SPE is responsible for leading and managing senior and mid-level staff and is the OHSU primary point of contact on the project and/or program.

 

The SPE will work to ensure the project and/or program meets the Guiding Principles set by Executive Leader-ship and is responsible for the results and outcomes of the project and/or program. The SPE will oversee the Project Team and lead the team to deliver projects that provides the best value possible for OHSU and achieves operational excellence.

 

The SPE will also provide leadership and support within the Design and Construction department as needed.

 

The SPE is the fifth level in a series of project management roles, which include the Associate Project Manager, Construction Project Manager, Senior Construction Project Manager, Construction Project Executive, and Sen-ior Construction Project Executive. This particular SPE role is assigned to oversee the OHEP (OHSU Hospital Expansion Project). OHEP includes two major capital projects and several enabling projects; collectively, this program exceeds $1B.

• Define project objectives and metrics to be tracked for all projects assigned to the Project Team.
• Measure performance criteria and coach Project Team.
• Create a positive work environment for the project team and build high morale and teamwork.
• Manage Project Team staff, including assignment of work, development and review of responsibilities and goals, internal employee reviews, and disciplinary actions as necessary.
• Ensure standards are set and adhered to.
• Monitor construction and inform project stakeholders on progress.
• Monitor and track project for quality, schedule and budget.
• Identify variances and discuss solutions with Administration and Executive Team, Facilities, Internal Service Partners, and Project Stakeholders.
• Manage unanticipated events that delay construction and take actions to keep project on time and within budget.
• Evaluate the need for and coordinate project change orders and contract amendments; recommend changes to project schedules and budget.
• Interpret meaning and intent of contract and construction requirements.
• Verify that vendors understand the contract terms and conditions and project programming.
• Meet periodically with design consultants, general contractors and customer representatives to review project progress or identify and solve problems.
• Review and approve progress payments to contractors.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on space planning, purchase of equipment and materials, finish of interiors and final approval for occupancy, etc.
• Coordinate agreements for development of project as applicable.
• Work with contracting staff, legal counsel and stakeholders to make certain the contract documents fulfill the project needs.
• Evaluate plans and specifications for completeness, accuracy and conformance with project goals and objectives.
• Negotiate professional service contracts and fees.
• Evaluate energy requirements and plan designs that improve energy expenditure.
• Evaluate contractor proposed plans for project specifications, construction methods, compatibility with site and other facilities, or value over life of the facility.
• Effectively recommend the award of contracts.
• Ensures the successful completion of OHEP through effective management of people, time, and other resources.
• Is knowledgeable regarding the qualifications and experience of key project delivery team members’ firms and personnel (A/E, Contractors, Equipment Planners, intra-departmental groups, ITG, O&M, etc.)
• Provides comprehensive consultation to Mission Area management during all phases of a design & construction project from functional and space programming, design, estimating, feasibility studies, environmental impacts, city/state approvals, equipment and furniture planning, to construction and turnover of completed projects to the medical facility staff.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Professional Degree in Architecture (BARCH), or similar degree in a field related to the Design and Construction Industry.
• Fifteen (15) years’ experience in the Design and Construction Industry.
  
• Twelve (12) years’ experience as an Owners Representative.
  
• New Facility (ground-up) design and construction experience.
  
• Management as Owner’s Rep of new ground-up project(s) over 100M.
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong technical and communication skills are critical.
  
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with people of all levels of responsibility.
  
• Demonstrated ability to manage client and stakeholder relationships facilitate communication between groups.
  
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and carry issues through to resolution.
  
• Demonstrated ability to build a high-performing team.
  
• Ability to mentor others and lead by example.
  
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Understanding of industry standard design and construction practices, methods, common materials and techniques of the construction of healthcare.
  
• Working knowledge of construction project management best practices and standard of industry practices.
  
• Working knowledge of principles, processes and methods of construction project management, including budget and estimate generation, schedule management (including “fast track” design package phasing), budget forecast and cashflow projections.
  
• Thorough knowledge of preparing contract documents required, with documentable experience working with multi-disciplinary project teams.
  
• Knowledge and understanding of design and construction LEAN tools and principles.
  
• Understanding of ground-up building construction, building systems and functionality, and healthcare design.
  
• Structure and content of the English language, rules of composition, report writing and grammar.
  
• Experience with contract management and negotiation.
  

• Advanced degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or similar.
• Twenty (20)+ years’ experience in the Design and Construction Industry.
• Experience in the design and/or construction of Academic Medical Research Centers.
• Healthcare Strategic Planning experience and understanding of hospital operations.
• Experience collaborating, communicating and working with AHJs (i.e. OHA, City of Portland, etc.)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience using e-Builder, MS Project, MS Office software, AutoCAD, etc.
• Experience with NIH, HIPAA, NFPA, FGI, OARs, the Joint Commission or DNV, and related statutes, rules, regulations and guidelines.
• LEAN operations methods and tools.

Licenses and Certications

• Professional architectural, engineering, or construction management license, registration or certification.
• Professional Project Management Certification.
• LEED Certification.

Work locations will vary, including academic and hospital environments both on and off campus. Travel may be required throughout the Portland Metro area. Environmental exposures vary considerably between interior climate-controlled environments to open exterior environments. Either environment may be exposed to inclement weather, uneven ground and work surfaces, noise, wind, heights, confined spaces and various other construction site conditions.

 

Benefits

• Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
• $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
• Vacation - up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
• Sick Leave - up to 96 hours per year
• 8 paid holidays per year
• Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
• Childcare service discounts
• Employee discounts to local and major businesses
• Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.