Director Qa/Qc/Sop/Design

The Director, Planning Design and Construction QA/QC & Safety is responsible for development of Quality Assurance/Quality and monitoring safety programs for all Jefferson capital projects. The programs shall include the continuation of the development and implementation of PDC “Standard Operation Procedures- SOP” along with the development and implementation of project safety program. The director to coordinate with PDC project managers and project team to ensure safe, efficient, and effective execution of the approved capital program for Jefferson. The Director also responsible for coordination with RE, PMO, Security and Facilities to ensure all policies and procedures are in compliance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and maintain project site visit checklist
• Assist PDC VP with staff training, performance review and feedback.
• Develop, implement and periodic update of the PDC quality assurance and quality control programs for all Jefferson capital projects
• Develop, implement and periodic update of the PDC Standard Operation Procedures
• Responsible to maintenance and periodic update of project update and work load projection worksheets
• Responsible for development, implementation and monitoring of PDC SOP compliance
• Ensure basis of design (BOD) and project scope, budget and schedule are clearly define and adhere to.
• Periodic review and audit of the “Project Progression Form (PPF)” for each project manager and report findings to PDC Directors
• Ensures proper staffing of workload utilizing centralized PDC staff resources as required.

• Ensure job safety program (such as OHSA, ILSM) are strictly followed.
• Ensure Safety Risk Assessment (SRA) and Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) processes and procedure are being strictly followed.
• Ensures adherence to Jefferson policies and procedures and to all external regulatory requirements in the execution of capital projects
• Ensure Jefferson Standards are being followed via periodic review and audit

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with Jefferson values.

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related is required.

Experience in OSHA Construction safety, ICRA, ILSM is preferred.

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CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION:

Professional registration or licensure (RA, PE) is preferred.

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EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum 10 years of related experience in healthcare and / or higher education capital project management.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Demonstrated leadership capabilities. Facility Guidelines institute for Healthcare Construction and building codes. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project and e-Builder required.

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Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.

Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.

Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnet®-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.

Jefferson’s mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.

• OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
• OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold & Think Differently and Do the Right Thing
• OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value

As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.