Construction Project Manager

Overview:

A local Health Care System is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the planning, design, construction, and successful delivery of capital improvement projects across its healthcare facilities. This individual will serve as the project leader for assigned capital projects, managing all phases from project inception through closeout while ensuring alignment with organizational goals, operational requirements, regulatory standards, and financial objectives.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in construction project management, preferably within a hospital or healthcare environment, and possess the ability to effectively coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and deliver projects on time and within budget.

This position offers the opportunity to work on impactful healthcare infrastructure initiatives that directly support patient care, clinical operations, and organizational growth.

Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple healthcare capital construction and renovation projects from planning and design through construction, occupancy, and project closeout.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, budgets, work plans, and milestone tracking to ensure successful project delivery.
• Lead cross-functional teams consisting of clinical stakeholders, facilities staff, architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Monitor project budgets, track expenditures, and provide regular financial reporting to ensure projects remain within approved funding parameters.
• Coordinate all phases of project design and construction while ensuring alignment with operational, clinical, and organizational objectives.
• Facilitate project meetings, document action items, and drive accountability to keep projects progressing according to schedule.
• Oversee contractor and consultant performance, including contract administration, change order management, and quality assurance activities.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare construction regulations, building codes, safety standards, infection control requirements, and organizational policies.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impacts on cost, schedule, quality, and hospital operations.
• Coordinate the planning, procurement, delivery, installation, and commissioning of equipment, furniture, fixtures, and signage related to assigned projects.
• Prepare and present project status updates, including key milestones, critical decisions, budget performance, and potential issues to leadership and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with clinical and operational departments to ensure seamless project implementation, department transitions, and occupancy readiness upon project completion.

Must Haves:

• Bachelor's Degree in construction, healthcare, general or business management or related field from an accredited college or university.
• 5 years of experience in construction management.
• Experience with MS Office products and project management software.

Required License/Certifications:

• American Hospital Association (AHA)
• Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) Certificate or equivalent preferred.
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-hour Outreach Training Program.
• American Society of Healthcare Engineers (ASHE) professional certification.

Preferred:

• Experience in a hospital or healthcare environment