Facilities Construction Project Coordinator

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.  We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. 

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.  Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! 

This job partners with system-level leadership of Facilities and Maintenance in the implementation and ongoing management of strategic projects. Plans, coordinates and assists with all strategic, administrative and financial activities for the department’s Vice President. Manages schedules, tasks, communications and budgets to keep projects on track and hit deadlines with direction from Facilities leadership. Serves as the face of Facilities, with internal customers.

Shift Hours
7am-330p

Education 

Required - High School diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

Required - 5 years Administrative experience.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact and build strong and sustainable relationships with professionals, employees and management within all levels of the organization.
• Ability to handle complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Ability to work with time constraints and with frequent interruptions and changing priorities effectively.
• Excellent time management and project coordination skills with strong attention to detail and follow-through. 
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to work self-directed and able to work with little or no supervision.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and coordinate multiple work assignments in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to travel between System Campuses.

Job Duties

• Support projects with effective schedule and task management.
• Communicates effectively about projects to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Manage insurance claims process for system.
• Assembles budgets, tracks purchase orders and monitors progression of project costs.

Other related duties as required.  The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
 

Physical and Environmental 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.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.   (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. P