Senior Project Lead

Description
Provides “cradle to grave” management of construction projects, building envelop repair and modernization projects, including crafting measurable performance work statements (PWS), development of accurate current working estimates, collaboration and participation as a technical advisor in source selection boards, chairing project execution and kick- off meetings, attending weekly, transition and closeout meetings, serving as the Technical Representative, overseeing key factors and metrics (project scope, schedule, budget, cost, safety, resources, quality, risk management), performing Quality Assurance and Safety compliance visits, performing design and submittal reviews, inspecting for compliance and design compliance in the installation of infrastructure systems. The contractor shall provide sufficient personnel to cover a multitude of DHA-FE projects at multiple DoD Installation locations, to include OCONUS.
 

Roles and Responsibilities
• Represent the Government and Defense Health Agency – Facility Enterprise (DHA/FE) as liaison to the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) and Subject Matter Expert/Technical Advisor for facility transformation and clinical integration.
• Serve as a DHA/FE expert for the planning and execution of Integrated Design and Initial Outfitting and Transition (iDBIO) projects and programs.
• Aids in developing Master/Facility Plans for MTF long range forecast and assist in providing information for others to secure funding for planned construction and major renovation projects.
• Prepares and maintain a set of documents and metrics to accomplish MILCON and Sustainment, Restoration and Modernization management process goals and objectives.
• Coordinate with the PDT and stakeholders including, but not limited to, Base Civil Engineering, Fire Department, Environmental, Security Forces, Base Communications, etc.
• Assist in Phasing Plan Development/Review, which includes executing plans through a comprehensive coordination and communication plan to ensure necessary project documents such as development and production schedules, engineering change proposals, design studies, etc. are implemented.
• Assist with performing and coordinating validation with project stakeholders to ensure that designs are in compliance with project objectives for Environmental remediation efforts.
• Assist with performing and coordinating validation to ensure that designs are meeting Sustainable goals in accordance with the LEED rating system and the certification process.
• Assist with performing and coordinating validation to ensure that designs are in compliance with project objectives, codes, criteria and standards within established timeframes.
• Gather data and information to assist DHA/FE with change order/modification development and closely coordinate with the PDT, the MTF POC(s) and DHA/FE leadership to ensure customer issues are addressed.
• Be involved in all phases of planning, design, and construction or and report problems to the PDT and DHA/FE leadership.
• Assist the PDT in identifying unforeseen construction conditions/problems and ensure that they are addressed by the appropriate personnel and track the issue until it is resolved.
• Review and be fluent in comprehension of the construction contract documents.
• Assists with project status and coordination efforts, including overseeing key project milestones.
• Observe and report to the PDT and DHA/FE leadership construction contractor compliance with field test procedures for specialized mechanical, electrical, medical gas and electronic systems.
• Assist and coordinate required communications from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) representing DHA, Agents, AFCEC, Base Civil Engineering, and MTF.
• Review/evaluate all requests from the construction contractor which may impact; schedule, scope, budget, and/or performance.
• Presents project related briefings and information to MTF, DHA/FE or other applicable agencies in a professional manner which demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of the specific project(s) and/or program(s).
• Assist in Initial Outfitting and Transition planning and execution cradle to grave.
• Assist and coordinates transition of MTF personnel to/from newly constructed or renovated facilities in conjunction with the IO&T Coordinator.
• Reviews and provide input on project submittals for DHA/FE, provide technical input of contractor submittals, and submit findings to the USACE (or other applicable agent) comments in the government database; USACE currently utilizes ProjNet.
• Respond to Bidder Inquiries on site conditions, clarifications about documents, drawings, specifications, or other project conditions and to resolve information gaps, eliminate ambiguities, and capture and share specific decisions during project Solicitation.
• Review and communicate with stakeholders (if appropriate) to adequately respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) during project design and construction.
• Facilitate project milestone meetings such as Site Visits, Kick-Off, Design Reviews, Construction Progress Meetings, etc.
• Develop Facility Planning Functional Plan (FPFP, commonly shortened to FP), Programs for Design (PFD), Project Room Contents Reports (PRC) to include in the Project Requirements Document (RD).
• Provide ongoing project status reports, contractor appraisals, change requests, and travel reports pertinent to in progress construction projects.
• Coordinate and oversee the performance of functional testing, including off-season testing, system commissioning and inspection of installed systems prior to government acceptance. 
• Close-out completed projects by reviewing final as-built drawings, reviewing closeout deliverables, verifying warranty and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) manuals and documents are complete, ensuring all DOD required documentation 
 

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or Architecture, OR minimum of 10 years demonstrated experience medical healthcare facility design/construction management.
• Demonstrated minimum of ten (10) years practical experience in Project Management. Practical experience is defined as having the direct responsibility for Project Management operations in support of medical healthcare campus. A portion of this practical experience must be recent, within the past six (6) months and span over the preceding three (3) out of the last four (4) years.
 

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture, or minimum of 10 years demonstrated experience medical healthcare facility design/construction management.
• Demonstrated minimum of ten (10) years practical experience in Project Management. Practical experience is defined as having the direct responsibility for Project Management operations in support of medical healthcare campus. A portion of this practical experience must be recent, within the past six (6) months and span over the preceding three (3) out of the last four (4) years.
Preferred Skills
• Multifaceted skills and practical experience necessary to accurately analyze plans, data, designs, operations and maintenance practices and the management thereof.
• Must possess those skills necessary to facilitate the development of estimates and make recommendations for repairs, sustainment, and optimizations of building physical plant and infrastructure systems.
• Integrates information from a variety of sources into various systems; ensures proper system interfaces.
• Must high strong interpersonal, communicative, diplomatic and analytical skills to provide highly professional quality presentations to executive leadership and large audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, resolve conflict and effectively lead and mentor multiple teams.
• Leadership and diplomacy skills to lead multiple agencies and multi-discipline teams, with the ability to mentor and remain objective.
• Proficient in cross-functional facility planning, assessments, and technical quality, biddability and safety compliance reviews. Proficient in cross-functional facility planning.
• Specialized experience in standards development and procurement documents.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills, with experience in DoD health facility planning, space planning, programming, design, construction, initial outfitting and transition management. Specifically, proficient in reading and understanding project drawings/plans, schedules, and specifications.
• Familiar with DoD MTF operations and can effectively and tactfully communicate with healthcare professionals.
• Working in a health care facility is different from working in any other environment. For the Defense Healthy Agency to develop leaders in facility management and construction who understand the complexity of health care facilities. A Project/Construction/ Healthcare Construction/Facility management certification and or fellowship is preferred. Such certification or fellowship shall be from an accredited or nationally recognized educational program. Additionally, the certification and or fellowship status shall be active and maintained in active status through the period of performance. Examples of such programs include but are not limited to: Project Management Institute (PMI), National Council of Examiners for Engineering (NCEES), American Institution of Constructors (AIC), Certified Construction Management Association of America, Health Facilities institute, and or American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE).