The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing engineering, construction, renovation, and infrastructure projects within the medical college. The role ensures that all projects meet quality, safety, regulatory, and operational standards required for academic, clinical, and research environments. The Project Manager coordinates with engineers, contractors, faculty, and administrative teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
1. Project Planning & Execution
- Develop project scopes, schedules, work plans, and resource requirements.
- Prepare feasibility studies, cost estimates, and risk assessments.
- Lead the planning, design, and execution of construction and engineering projects.
- Ensure projects comply with medical, academic, and regulatory requirements.
2. Coordination & Collaboration
- Act as the main liaison between contractors, architects, engineers, and internal departments.
- Conduct regular coordination and progress meetings.
- Manage communication between engineering, academic departments, biomedical engineering, and facilities teams.
- Review and approve technical drawings, designs, and change requests.
3. Compliance, Safety & Quality Control
- Ensure all engineering projects meet safety codes and accreditation standards.
- Oversee inspections, testing, and certification of completed work.
- Ensure adherence to fire safety rules, lab safety regulations, and medical facility requirements (HVAC, medical gas, etc.).
4. Financial & Contract Management
- Monitor project budgets and control expenditures.
- Prepare and review RFPs, quotations, tenders, and procurement documents.
- Verify contractor invoices, progress payments, and change orders.
- Ensure compliance with institutional purchasing policies.
5. Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain detailed project documentation, including schedules, logs, and progress reports.
- Provide regular updates to senior management, faculty, and stakeholders.
- Prepare post-project evaluation reports and handover documentation.
6. Facility & Infrastructure Support (as needed)
- Assist with planning and upgrading lab facilities, classrooms, simulation centers, and research spaces.
- Support maintenance scheduling and troubleshooting for engineering systems.
- Coordinate installation of laboratory and medical equipment with technical teams.
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
- Project Management Certification (PMP / PRINCE2) preferred.
- Knowledge of healthcare or laboratory facility standards is an advantage.
Experience
- 3–8 years of project management experience in construction, engineering, or facility development.
- Prior experience in hospitals, universities, medical colleges, or research facilities is highly desirable.
Skills
- Strong project planning and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project, or similar tools.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Understanding of safety codes, HVAC, lab utilities, and medical facility systems.