Senior Construction Project Executive

Department Overview

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.

Function/Duties of Position

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.