Project Coordinator Design & Construction

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

General Summary:    

The Project Coordinators main goals are to work with the Design and Construction team to coordinate resources, including but not limited construction and interior design standards, strategic planning, project organization and scheduling, vendor management, contracting, financial planning, reporting, and capital project budgeting.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists the Design and Construction team in project coordination of furniture, interior finishes, signage, and general record keeping on all projects. 
• Assists in updates to standards for furniture, interior finishes, signage, and miscellaneous equipment to be implemented in construction projects.
• Attends OAC Meetings and participates in tasks to support construction administration. 
• Collaborates with leadership on operational project requests.  Meets with end users to scope work requests, works with hospital vendors for pricing and scheduling.  Coordinates the execution of all work with all supporting departments, such as Engineering Department, Infection Control, and Safety.
• Enters Requisitions into the Purchasing system and keeps track of costing for project reporting. 
• Help track project budgets, schedules, and milestones; assist in preparing estimates and timelines. 
• Maintain organized project files and ensure timely updates to project tracking systems. Manages Lurie drawing inventories for updates and ensures all documentation is updated on the electronic drawing repository. 
• Assist in the preparation and submission of documentation for regulatory approvals (e.g., IDPH, ADA, JCAHO, City of Chicago). 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design or related field
• Experience in Health Care design desired, but not required.
• 1-5 years of professional work experience in the construction, architecture, project management, and/or interior design fields with client relationship experience.  
• Excellent project management and organizational skills. Able to organize and manage a project from initiation to implementation.
• General knowledge in building design, construction and/or renovation projects.
• Strong customer service and relationship building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks effectively. 
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a healthcare design and construction setting. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, listening skills, basic knowledge of Bluebeam.  Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point.

Education

Pay Range

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.  

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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