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Project Manager - Facilities

Children's Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Jul 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a facility opening that didn't go as planned. What went wrong and what did you change?

What they are checking: Honest reflection on activation risk and whether they built better checklists or communication afterward.

Describe a time you represented a project team to senior leaders. How did you report risk?

What they are checking: Whether they give leaders clear, honest status rather than overly optimistic updates.

What does it mean to you for a space to be able to deliver safe, high-quality care on completion?

What they are checking: Whether they connect facility work to patient outcomes, which is how this role is framed.

What would you do

How do you get clinical staff to take part in mock days or walkthroughs when they're already stretched?

What they are checking: Ability to win clinician time for readiness work, which decides whether a new space is safe on day one.

The contractor says a key room won't be ready until a week after the clinic's planned opening. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can weigh options, communicate early and protect patient scheduling without hiding bad news.

How would you handle a department leader who keeps changing equipment requests late in a project?

What they are checking: Change control skill balanced with respect for clinical needs that may have good reasons.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd plan the activation of a newly renovated clinic, from substantial completion to first patient.

What they are checking: Whether they understand transition and readiness work like equipment, IT, training and inspections, not only construction.

What healthcare-specific requirements do you watch for during activation, such as infection control or Joint Commission readiness?

What they are checking: Knowledge that hospital spaces carry regulatory and patient safety demands beyond typical commercial projects.

How do you track hundreds of activation tasks across facilities, IT, supply chain and clinical teams?

What they are checking: Real project management method and tools, not just good intentions, for a role full of dependencies.

How do you transition a finished project to ongoing facilities and operations teams?

What they are checking: Thinking about handoff, warranties and documentation so problems after opening have a clear owner.

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The full job description

As published by Children's Wisconsin.

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ Job Summary Responsible for transition management, project coordination, and facility readiness for newly constructed and renovated facilities. Manages all activities related to the planning, coordination and activation processes to ensure facility is able to operate effectively and deliver safe, and high-quality care upon completion. Serves as a representative of the project implementation team for the transition and activation of newly constructed and renovated facilities. • Bachelor's Degree in architecture, engineering, or design required. • 7+ years of facilities design related experience. required. • Successful proven experience in renovation and facilities planning required. • Proven ability to effectively communicate and facilitate across multiple stakeholders. • Knowledge of federal, state and local codes and ordinances as well as Joint Commission and other regulatory bodies. • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the duties of the job. • Must be able to withstand the physical demands of the position such as walking up to 75% of each workday. • Must be able to frequently lift up to 20 lbs. and occasionally up to 35 lbs. when moving boxes and other equipment to trucks, dollies, or carts. • Ability to use fine motor manipulation when using computer accessories. Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law. Certifications/Licenses:

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