RUHS Facilities Construction Project Planner

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About The Position

RUHS Facilities Construction Project Planner

Riverside, CA

Riverside University Health System (RUHS) is recruiting a RUHS Facilities Construction Project Planner to plan, administer and manage complex healthcare construction, renovation and capital improvement projects within Riverside University Health System (RUHS) hospital and healthcare facilities. This position ensures projects are delivered in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, healthcare regulatory requirements, County ordinances, public works statutes, and established County policies and procedures and performs other related duties as required.

The RUHS Facilities Construction Project Planner reports to the of Director of Facilities Design & Development. Incumbents are responsible for all facility design, construction and alteration projects from identification through design and completion. Incumbents work on projects that may include a wide range of hospital construction, renovation and infrastructure improvement initiatives necessary to maintain, modernize, expand, or reconfigure healthcare facilities and support services in compliance with regulatory standards and evolving operational needs.

Examples Of Essential Duties

• Plan, organize and manage healthcare construction and renovation projects from initial programming through final regulatory approval and project closeout.
• Ensure strict compliance with California Building Standards Code (Title 24), HCAI requirements, California Department of Public Health (CDPH) regulations, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation, ADA standards, Public Contract Code requirements, competitive bidding laws, prevailing wage statutes, bonding requirements, insurance provisions, and certified payroll reporting.
• Prepare and process RFPs, RFQs, RFBs, Form 11 documentation, Board agenda items, contract amendments, and change orders in accordance with County processes; prepare documentation suitable for audit, regulatory review and governing board oversight.
• Identify, mitigate and document regulatory, fiscal, operational, and life-safety risks associated with capital construction activities in occupied healthcare environments; coordinate Infection Control Risk Assessments (ICRA) and Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM).
• Oversee architectural and engineering consultants and construction contractors.
• Develop, monitor and document project budgets and cost controls.
• Conduct inspections to ensure work conforms to approved plans, specifications and regulatory requirements; engage with HCAI Inspectors and work with Inspector of Record to ensure adherence to HCAI requirements and construction documents.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, facilities management, or a closely related field. Additional qualifying experience may substitute for up to two years of the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.

Experience: three years of progressively responsible experience coordinating building construction or capital improvements, including three years in healthcare facilities or public sector environments.

Knowledge of: Healthcare regulatory frameworks; California Building Standards Codes; County procurement processes; Public Contract Code; public works regulations; prevailing wage and labor compliance requirements; construction risk management; fiscal accountability standards.

Ability to: Interpret and apply complex statutory and regulatory requirements; administer public works contracts; mitigate regulatory and fiscal risks; prepare defensible documentation; exercise independent professional judgment.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here:

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:

Work Location and Telework

In-person attendance is the standard work expectation for County of Riverside assignments. Certain assignments may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule; however, telework arrangements are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Employees who telework are expected to be able to report to their assigned worksite on short notice or as operational needs require. Unless otherwise specified for a particular position, employees are expected to reside in California following appointment. Limited exceptions may apply. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding work location expectations, telework eligibility, and residency requirements.

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

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