Project Assistant Jobs

Company Description

Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet®-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care. Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas come together to enhance patient care and advance the science of nursing. Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won’t find a more vibrant place to work!

General Summary

Under general supervision of Facility Planners and Project Managers, supports facility capital program, throughout the implementation of planning, design, construction, and renovation projects. Provides administrative and technical support as follows:

Principal Responsibilities And Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

Information Management: Develops and maintains wide range of project related information in paper and electronic systems.

• Assists with decommissioning spaces and other related enabling activities prior to the start of construction.
• Prepares program and project performance reports for management.
• Assists with project activation activities such as medical and information technology equipment procurement, tracking, and installation; IT and telecom coordination; project completion activities (including close-out); staff relocations; associated communications.
• Assists with preparation of presentations.
• Assists in developing, editing, and assembling project documents and correspondence.
• Assists with Computer Aided Facility Management tasks.
• Assists with the coordination and integration of the planning services studies & project work with other medical center operations such as loading dock and floor access, scheduling of outages, and commissioning.
• Project Management & Planning Services: Assist with routine planning & project management tasks.
• Establishes and maintains project information (paper and electronic) in accordance with UMMC/UMMS project development protocols from initiation through closeout and archivin.g
• Schedule and coordinate project related meetings including issuance of agenda, minutes, and associated materials.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• AutoCAD experience is desirable but not required.
• Associates Degree, or combination of education and applicable work experience, is required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Familiarity with design, construction, and engineering terminology is preferred.
• Proficient in the use of standard MS Office (Word, excel, powerpoint), Windows based PC desktop computer applications including PDF and email programs, and use of various office equipment such as photocopy machine, printers/plotters, and fax is required.
• Demonstrated ability to use resourcefulness in researching various documents and databases is required, as well as gathering various types of information or other resources. Ability to coordinate and handle multiple activities.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.