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Essential Functions:
- Using standard guidelines, determines in conjunction with team managers or their designees whether to employ in-house construction or an external general contractor.
- Determines appropriate staffing of in-house projects including subcontracting as appropriate.
- Using standard guidelines, manages construction staffing resources (including trade labor and subcontractors).
- Responsible for all construction aspects of project delivery within approved schedule and estimates.
- Responsible for construction project file documentation either directly when in-house or via oversight of General Contractor for external projects.
- Manages subcontracts, material requisitions, or change orders.
- Provides facility content expertise on projects asrequested.
- When requested, ensures policies and procedures are met and manages superintendent who performs project management tasks.
- Provides input to construction engineer and/or project managers to support accurate and timely budgets, cost estimates, and pre-construction services.
- Manages safety programs to ensure compliance with all regulatory and organizations standards when in role as in-house General Contractor.
- As requested for projects over $5M, provides content expertise to external general contractors or on back-fill activities.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in general construction industry and construction management.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in managing construction activities for health care facilities or similar technical environment.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field, or associate's degree and equivalent experience.
- Previous management experience managing a geographically diverse team.
- Ability to travel 15% of the time.
- Significant knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and building codes.
- Knowledge of principals of architecture, engineering, and construction.
- Proficiency with construction scheduling software.
- Working knowledge of construction cost accounting principals.
- Familiarity with OSHPD and JCAHO requirements.
- Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership.

Preferred Qualifications:
- State of California General Contractor's License.]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 1648073-California-Construction National Facilities Services
Honolulu, HI

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Construction Project Team Manager who will provide managerial oversight to a construction project or a series of construction projects. Responsible for the overall direction, administration, completion, and financial outcome of a construction project. Oversees, directs, and manages project teams including facility administration, project coordinators, general contractors and contracted consultants responsible for developing project scope, budget and schedule, to establish operational priorities and maintain satisfactory relationships with service area leadership and staff, subcontractors, unions, etc.

Essential Functions:
- Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal, and local laws.
- Responsible for effective and appropriate allocation of human resources required for all aspects of the design and construction process for multiple construction and/or refurbishment projects, generally in the range of $150 million to $250 million or more of cumulative budget responsibility.
- Partners with service area managers in developing and maintaining overall capital plan. Typically responsible for 100+ projects per year.
- Directs work and staff for teams of people.
- Assigns, oversees, and directs work of project managers responsible for a variety of multi-disciplinary project teams involved in specific service area or medical center projects.
- Focus on recruitment, allocation and management of appropriate people skills, talents, and expertise necessary to successfully perform complex project operations from start to finish.
- Works in conjunction with project directors and service area managers to accomplish a variety of projects within budget, on time, and within Kaiser's standards for quality and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Manages own labor/expense budget.
- Responsible for the hiring of internal and external project management staff.
- Assumes other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 15 years of total experience.
- Bachelor's degree in architecture, structural or electrical engineering, or equivalent.
- Extensive experience in negotiating and writing contracts for design consultants and contractors.
- Significant experience in a large-scale multi-project people management role.
- Extensive knowledge in principles of architecture, engineering, and construction.
- Thorough knowledge of preparing contract documents, fixed price, guaranteed maximum price, legal implications of design/build in applicable state.
- Excellent working knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws and regulations related to real estate and land development and health facility projects; local entitlement and permitting processes, to include compliance with DEQA.
- Specific knowledge of OSHPD (in California) and similar regulatory agencies practices/policies/procedures in other states.

Position requires 15% travel in the Hawaii region and to California.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree.
- Professional license/registration/certification.]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 1697219-Honolulu-Construction Kaiser Permanente/National Facilities Services
Anaheim, CA

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Principal Medical Architect Planner that designs/plans inpatient and outpatient medical facilities templates, programs, and standards for expansion, replacement and retrofit projects. Reviews plans developed by Capital Project Teams and consultants to confirm conformance with standards and to identify best practices. Plans utilization, planning allocation rules, sizes, layout, design, and/or infrastructure of space and facilities for hospitals and medical facilities consistent with requirements of technology integration, efficiency, safety, and cost effectiveness. Evaluates, selects, and applies standard architectural/design/engineering/planning techniques, procedures, and standards. Researches, plans, designs, reviews functional/spatial/design/infrastructure requirements of new structures or renovation, and assists field teams and KP service areas in preparing information regarding function, design, specifications, materials, equipment, estimated costs and construction time for management approval. As needed, prepares scale drawings and may provide technical input to contract documents for building contractors.

Essential Functions:
- Works on assignments of diverse and complex scope with minimal supervision, independently applies advanced planning and architectural techniques, procedures, and standards. Plans and completes assignments requiring very advanced techniques. (30%)
- Leads the development of templates and standards for planning, design, structural performance specifications, materials, equipment, estimated costs, and constructability of medical and support spaces-- with focus on user requirements, safety, cost efficiency, and integration of technology and best practices. (20%)
- Performs complex programming, planning, design and development and documentation activities of broad scope including programs, spreadsheets, drawings, procedure manuals, and coordination with hospital/medical facility users. (15%)
- Develops presentation materials and presents to various audiences. Leads complex special projects as assigned. (10%)
- Develops and leads Content Expert Panels. Serves as internal expert and advisor to field teams and KP service areas/regions. (10%)
- As appropriate, conducts reviews inside buildings to assess current state versus desired end state and to capture those requirements. (5%)
- Provides technical guidance, coordination and project-level supervision to designers/drafters and less experienced architects/planners. (10%)
- Adheres to accepted industry and company standards.
- Responsibilities impact the achievement of integrated functional and/or NFS objectives that have direct and significant business impact.
- Contributes to the development of department's objectives.
- Erroneous decisions or recommendations would normally result in inability to reach functional objectives and negatively affect expenditures and resources.
- Develops solutions to a diverse range of complex problems, which require creativity and innovation within broadly defined policies and practices.
- Requires in-depth analysis to identify and recommend new solutions for more complex problems.
- Develops solutions to a diverse range of complex problems, which require creativity and innovation within broadly defined policies and practices.
- Requires in-depth analysis to identify and recommend new solutions for more complex problems.
- Provides professional/technical guidance to team members, KP customers, and outside contractors.
- Assume other duties as directed.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum ten (10) years healthcare planning and/or architectural, design experience.
- Experience leading user groups.
- Experience interacting with and leading efforts that include senior management.
- Experience training and mentoring junior staff.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, interior design, architecture, space planning or equivalent, space planning or equivalent.
- Graduate coursework preferred.
- License preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of policies, practices and systems.
- Regularly contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards.
- Considered functional expert in field.
- Frequently contributes to the development of new theories and methods.
- Employs expertise as a generalist or specialist.
- Technical, professional and business proficiency of healthcare delivery.
- Must be able to enter and work in confined or other isolated spaces, climb ladders to investigate existing conditions and observe above ceiling spaces; must be wiling to work in hazardous areas with the proper safety equipment and precautions.
- Competencies desired to contribute to the success of functional goals: Innovation, Research, Strategic thinking, Change management, Sustainability, Translation from theory to implementation, Cost containment, Design process, Written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent technical engineering skills.
- Excellent people skills.

An individual should have the following core behaviors:

Champions Innovation and Change
Collaborates
Communicates Effectively
Develops Self/Others
Drives for Results
Focuses on the Customer
Takes Accountability
Demonstrates Business Acumen
Exerts Influence
Emotional Intelligence*]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2183109-Huntington-Beach-Construction Kaiser Permanente/National Facilities Services
Oakland, CA

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Chief Estimator who will provide professional estimating, cost engineering, and project control activities for Kaiser Permanente construction and/or refurbishment projects for hospitals, medical offices, regional buildings and other medical facilities. Responsible for all phases of estimating, cost engineering and project control functions to include but not limited to: budget/feasibility, conceptual, preliminary, and final construction estimates; contractor bid reviews; change order reviews, analyses and negotiations; alternative analyses evaluation; productivity analyses; and use of cost estimating computer technology where applicable. Develops and implements project cost engineering standards and procedures. Establishes the project work breakdown structure.

Essential Functions:
- First level supervisory position which includes responsibility for technical direction over a group of Estimating Engineers, and/or performs as a technical specialist formulating and developing advanced estimating engineering concepts.
- Responsible for a full range of professional estimating/cost engineering and project control duties of diverse and complex scope.
- Coordinates the performance of pricing structure development and application to takeoffs, derived quantities, quantity assumption, and cost allowances within a discipline or other specialty. (10%)
- Develops and prepares conceptual construction cost and budget estimates for all phases of construction.
- Includes development of unit hour/pricing data (and data analysis) estimating material cost, man-hours and revisions to existing buildings' mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. (10%)
- Completes budget estimates for construction documents that are 75% completed.
- Includes material cost, man-hours and subcontracted services. (10%)
- Evaluates 100% construction documents to ensure the design is free of errors and omissions for subcontract bidding. (10%)
- Performs itemized blueprint take-off for general conditions and items in CSI Divisions 2 through 16. (10%)
- Analyzes scope of construction and prepares preliminary construction schedules in consultation with construction operations.
- Resolves any conflict with construction design and/or construction scheduling with appropriate personnel. (15%)
- Obtains and verifies construction quotations for facilitation of construction projects, change order documents, addenda and contract change authorizations.
- Evaluates subcontract drawings and material submittals for conformance with contract documents and regulatory agencies.
- Obtains and verifies subcontract questions for construction projects and ensures compliance with construction documents. (15%)
- Provides professional guidance and support to Facilities Design and Construction project team members to determine the preliminary cost and feasibility of maintenance and renovation projects. (10%)
- Provides value engineering and construction auditing services to Facilities Design and Construction major expansion projects completed by outside general contractors. (10%)
- Responsible for hiring, training and supervising estimating and related staff which may include union personnel.
- Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

- At least ten (10) years of applicable experience estimating for commercial construction sites typically in excess of $10M.
- Experience with ground-up builds, seismic retrofits, and/or tenant improvements on commercial construction projects such as office buildings, hospitals, etc.
- Substantial construction estimating experience.
- Public works or federal experience a plus.
- Bachelor's degree in a field that provides a strong background in cost estimating, such as Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
- Certification through AACE International and/or ASPE preferred.

An individual should have the following core behaviors:

Champions Innovation and Change
Collaborates
Communicates Effectively
Develops Self/Others
Drives for Results
Focuses on the Customer
Takes Accountability
Demonstrates Business Acumen
Exerts Influence
Emotional Intelligence*]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2359532-Oakland-Construction Kaiser Permanente/National Facilities Services
Berkeley, CA

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Business Operations Database Manager to be responsible for management and oversight of business applications related to on-going clinical technology management, facilities management, maintenance and operations and associated staff. This support includes, but is not limited to all phases of system development, implementation, administration and maintenance of both integrated and discrete facilities business applications. These applications typically include computerized maintenance management systems, utility bill processing applications, facility condition assessment databases, and dispatch systems. Responsible for management and oversight of the Computer Aided Facility Management (CAFM) database and staff which includes but is not limited to all phases of system development, implementation, and maintenance of an integrated CAFM system. Serves as key liaison to Service Area and Regional planners regarding the size, quality and configuration of existing facilities. Works with regional administration and users to ensure space needs are properly catalogued and planned. Ensures CAFM database is continuously updated and contains relevant data. Serves as key liaison to Service Area and Regional leaders regarding facilities maintenance and operations performance and metrics. Works with regional administration and users to ensure on-going facilities maintenance operations information requirements are supported. Ensures that all databases are continuously updated and contain relevant data. Develops, implements and administers data quality assurance program. Provides analytic support and special studies to NFS, Regional, and Service Area leadership and staff. Interacts frequently with Regional business leaders, clinical and administrative operations, National Facilities Services (NFS), facilities managers/director, clinical technology managers/directors and contracted consultants.

Essential Functions:
- Responsible for program-wide portfolio-reporting used by regions, service areas, budgeting, financial planning, corporate compliance, etc.
- Serve as the content expert for clinical technology, facilities maintenance and operations data and metrics for facilities performance and condition of Kaiser-owned and leased portfolios (both equipment and facilities).
- Responsible for other special projects and data analyses as assigned.
- Provides overall management and direction to the department, including business case development for alternate business models. When necessary, provides leadership for transition to applications and providers that align with the strategy.
- Serves as primary client contact responsible for filing department and project requirements.
- Sets strategic direction of department and special projects. Provides ongoing leadership, direction, motivation, employee development assessments and other formal supervisory responsibilities.
- Evaluates, selects, and oversees work of consultants and vendors.
- Negotiates fees and business decisions for contracts with consultants, and software vendors. Reviews and approves consultant and contractor invoices for payment.
- Coordinates activities with other NFS unit heads. Responsible for project planning, scheduling, status reporting and departmental budgets. Ensures NFS goals for client service are continuously met.
- Oversee and manage database development activities. Collaborate with service area application users and administrators. Develop and maintain procedures to obtain facilities related data. Manage the gathering of information on construction/renovation projects that impact facilities and clinical technology operations.
- Provide Program-wide performance metrics for both clinical technology and facilities maintenance and operations.
- Provide financial information related to the lifecycle of clinical technology and facilities and that supports decisions.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 8years of business experience within facilities or clinical technology operations, health care design/construction, database administration
- Experience directing a major function within area of expertise and experience in a management/leadership role.
- Proficient in interpretation of operational, architectural and engineering design data.
- Strong analytical/modeling, financial/statistical analysis and database skills required.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, interact with senior management, manage and help balance multiple interests, and resolve conflicts.
- Strong interpersonal and oral/written communications skills.
- Requires full knowledge of own area of functional responsibility and working knowledge of construction functions and their interrelationship to commercial contracts, development, change orders and management.
- Ability to manage and train less experienced professionals and to identify and develop applications administration and database skills in assigned function.
- Technical, professional & business knowledge of health care delivery, health care facilities and clinical technology
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Architecture or other related field, or equivalent education and experience.

An individual should have the following core behaviors:

Champions Innovation and Change
Collaborates
Communicates Effectively
Develops Self/Others
Drives for Results
Focuses on the Customer
Takes Accountability
Demonstrates Business Acumen
Exerts Influence
Emotional Intelligence*

Preferred Qualifications:
PMP certification. Project Management Professional (PMI) or other accredited institution.
Six Sigma Black Belt certification
Experience leading a discrete and/or integrated asset management database program preferred.]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2186868-California-Construction