About City of Hope

City of Hope's mission is to deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses.

Position Summary

Manages facility construction, remodel, and renovation projects from planning through activation and occupancy. May simultaneously manage 10 to 12 projects ($10K to $5M each) in addition to multiple less complex projects.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Acts as a liaison with end users to determine scope of project requirements, available budget, and required project timeframe.

• May develop a draft project scope, schedule and budgetary estimate. Presents to internal Cost and Schedule Review Board, end user, and other responsible parties for approval.

• Selects design consultant and develops scope of services and contract. Administrates consultant performance, including adherence to project scope, quality of work, and adherence to design schedule.

• Coordinates the designs and develops detailed architectural and engineering plans in accordance with organization requirements and in compliance with applicable regulations (such as ADA, HCAI, CBC, etc.).

• Works with the contractor to assure paperwork and permits are completed and filled out in a timely manner.

• Reviews project designs with end users at key intervals. Obtains approval of design drawings.

• Presents project instructions and specifications by providing documentation, illustrations and plans (blueprints) and conducting project "walk-through" with contractors and vendors.

• Performs quality assurance inspections to ensure project specifications are met.

• Communicates project status and facilitates communication between all parties involved on project.

• Monitors activity schedules, changes to schedules, their causes and budget impact.

• Initiates "punch" list to address project discrepancies for follow-up and resolution. Works with stakeholders and end users to verify conditions of satisfaction are met prior to handing project off for occupancy.

• Compiles and analyzes bids and prepares summary for decision support.

• Obtains relevant permits and reports from city, state and local officials.

• Submits plans, pulls permits and writes specifications for new and existing construction.

• Evaluates existing facility for ADA, Fire and JCAHO compliance and ensures follow-through and documentation, where applicable.

• Verifies receipt of services and construction-related invoices for payment.

• Interacts with representatives of regulatory agencies and presents facility data and documentation as needed.

• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to maintain certification/licensure, and/or keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.



Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:

• BS in Architecture, Construction Management, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering or related field preferred. (Experience may substitute for education requirements).

• Demonstrated experience (four years) working as a project manager in a healthcare, architectural, or engineering environment.

• Excellent human relation skills

• In-depth knowledge of architectural or engineering design and trades. Knowledge in California healthcare construction and of JCAHO, ADA, and HCAI standards.

Preferred licensure:

• AIA or professional engineering licensure

Additional Information:

As a condition of employment, City of Hope requires staff to comply with all state and federal vaccination mandates.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, please click here