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Program Manager, Capital Projects

University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States


Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at

The University of Chicago Medicine

as a

Capital Projects Manager

in the

UChicago Medicine Facility Operations Department

at

Hyde Park.

Job Summary
The Program Manager, Capital Projects is responsible for supporting operational and transition planning services for Routine, Strategic and Capital projects under the guidance and supervision of Program Directors and the Director of Operations-Planning. This role will assist in the delivery of healthcare projects, both on campus and at offsite locations. The Program Manager will organize meetings, track documentation, and maintain communication channels between stakeholders. The Program Manager will coordinate follow-up and task work in early planning. The Program Manager will gather information on operational and equipment planning. The Project Manager will support departmental preparation and move readiness for departments impacted by projects. The Program Manager will report on schedule, equipment, budget tracking, and other task management. The Program Manager will create and maintain project schedules and budgets for assigned projects. The Project Manager will identify and mitigate operational risks within assigned project scope.

Essential Job Functions

Coordinating operations planning, workflow documentation, equipment inventory, and departmental communication for Capital projects.

Attending planning and design meetings, taking notes, and helping to document standard work procedures and developing innovative tools for project tracking and task management.

Supporting departmental move and relocation planning by creating checklists and coordinating logistics.

Serving as a liaison between operational departments and the project team.

Will manage equipment lists, data and other financial tracking within the larger budget, under the direction of Program Director.

Required Qualifications

At least 4 years of relevant experience in project support/coordination or healthcare leadership is required.

Healthcare experience preferred.

Experience working in cross functional project teams with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders preferred.

Job Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0)

Shift: Days

Unit/Department: UCM Facility Operations

CBA Code:Non-Union

Job Info

Job Identification 2025-79609

Job Category Organization Enablers

Posting Date 04/15/2026, 05:00 AM

Job Schedule Full time

Job Shift Day

Locations 5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL, 60637, US (Hybrid)

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