JOB SUMMARY This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job. The Project Manager for Design is responsible for managing design projects for Stanford Medicine Children’s Health under the general supervision of the Director for Design. Responsible for the programming, planning, and design of projects, ensuring completion within budget, on schedule, and meeting all program objectives and appropriate government regulations. Acts as a liaison between the client/users and all other project participants including consultants, contractors, vendors, and outside jurisdictional agencies. Responsible for planning, scheduling, assigning, and overseeing the work of project participants and assigned project managers.    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings. Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct. * As guided by project plan and business objectives, leads project team, adapting project plans and priorities to meet short-term service, business and/or operational objective. Documents and manages current state, future state and gap analysis for process improvement and workflows. Recommends operating policies and procedures, guidelines, and standards for teams.   * Implements quality control measures to ensure project compliance with department, hospital, and university policies, government codes and regulations; also ensures conformance to the requirements of all project participants.   * Identifies and resolves technical, operational, and organizational problems, applying critical thinking to recommend standards and operating strategies that mitigate risk and propel growth. Manages communications on a regular and timely basis, ensuring that all project participants are informed of project status, problems, and required actions.   * Oversees the selection process and contract negotiations for consultants, contractors, and vendors. Manages, assesses, and documents project scope and program, describing the objectives, physical requirements, parameters, and constraints of the project, including not only the user's functional needs but also hospital and external jurisdictional criteria for heal and safety, operation, maintenance, energy efficiency, quality standards, contextual issues, and aesthetics.   * Prepares and maintains accurate, coherent, timely, and auditable project records/files, and cost estimates with department procedures; and ensures that space inventory reports are complete.   * Interprets organization-wide policies to provide process guidance and advice to Project Engineers, vendors, and others supporting the project. May act as a department representative on committees and professional organizations.   * Manages the review and approval process to ensure appropriate approvals of all design work from schematic studies through final construction documents and related field changes and changes in scope as well as approval for conceptual and detailed projects budgets.