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About this Senior Real Estate Planning Project Manager role at VCU Health

VCU Health · Onsite · Richmond, VA
The Real Estate Planning Project Manager Senior, in a healthcare setting is responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, development, and execution of real estate and facility projects. This role ensures that healthcare facilities are designed, constructed, and maintained to support clinical operations, regulatory compliance, and long-term organizational goals.

Essential Job Statements

Strategic Planning & Development 

Collaborate with real estate team and senior leadership to align real estate strategies with healthcare delivery goals. 

Conduct feasibility studies, site selection, schematic design, design development, construction document/administration and space utilization analysis. 

Participate in the development of facility master plans as required  

Project Management 

Lead capital projects from concept through completion, including renovations, expansions, and new construction. 

Lead the development of the request for bids and/or request for proposal scope of projects in coordination with supply chain 

Oversee project scope, budget, timeline, and quality standards. 

Establish clear expectations of other team members by documenting roles and responsibilities timelines, standards for quality, and measures of success. 

Interface with senior management on all aspects of construction planning when required. 

Select and negotiate with supply chain and legal appropriate contracts for architectural and engineering services  

Manage project scope, budget, timeline, and quality standards. 

 Leads design meetings with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal stakeholders  

Coordinate completed design projects for handoff to construction teams 

Manage project to ensure the scope is within the parameters established to meet budget and timeline 

Document information for design meetings and information/communication records for the real estate portfolio. 

Ensure smooth handoff of complete designs to construction teams.  

 

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management 

Ensure all projects comply with healthcare regulations (e.g., Joint Commission, OSHA, ADA, CMS, FGI,). 

Oversee environmental and safety risk assessments. 

Ensure all processes and policies are followed to include significant transaction processes required by the Board of Directors.  

Identify potential issues and implement mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.  

 

Financial Oversight 

Prepare and manager project budget and forecasts.  

Create workday and strata documents to support the project  

Evaluate cost-saving opportunities and return on investment. 

Develop SBAR for justification of project overruns  

Maintain accurate schedules and forecasts in e-Builder and Smartsheet. 

 

Stakeholder Communication 

Serve as the liaison between clinical departments, administration, and external vendors. 

Provide regular updates to executive leadership and board members. 

Patient Population: N/A

Employment Qualifications 

Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.  

Preferred Education: A Master’s degree in Project Management, Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.  

Licensing/ Certification

 Licensure/Certification Required: PMP certification, Lean, Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification  

Licensure/Certification Preferred: N/A 

 

Minimum Qualifications 

 Years and Type of Required Experience: Years and Type of Required Experience 8+ years of experience in facility management, construction, or project management on health care projects.  

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Proficiency in standard Microsoft desktop software including MS Projects, AutoCAD or Revit, e-Builder. Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills. Deep understanding of healthcare facility requirements, including infection control, patient flow, and medical equipment integration. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to manage diverse teams and communicate with senior stakeholders. 

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Ability to juggle multiple goals and deadlines in the context of the big picture. Ability to build a strong network and relationships at executive levels with technology and solutions, customers and vendor groups. Excellent written, interpersonal and oral communication skills. Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.   

 Combination of education and experience in lieu of a degree.    

Working Conditions: Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.  Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. May have periods of constant interruptions.  Prolonged periods of working alone.  

Physical Requirements 

Physical Demands: Stoop, Kneel, Squat   

Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing

Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards  

Physical Requirements 

Hazards: Exposure to dust/fumes   

Mental/Sensory – Emotional   

Mental/Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking

Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Frequent and Intense Customer Interactions, Noisy Environment, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change  

 

 

 

 

Compensation Range

$110,572.80 - $171,392.00

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.


 

 

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How this Project Manager salary compares

This role pays $140,982/yrabove the typical range for Project Manager roles.

$99,437 median $130,000 $173,450

Typical range $115,225–$140,246/yr, from 24 comparable Project Manager listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Project Manager salary insights →

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