Construction Program Manager - Healthcare

Position Description

Safework’s Healthcare Program Manager is responsible for leading and managing multiple healthcare construction and renovation projects under a unified capital improvement program across one or more facilities or healthcare systems in California. This role provides strategic leadership, oversight, and coordination to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in full compliance with HCAI (formerly OSHPD) regulations and healthcare standards.

Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, the Program Manager develops program-level strategies, aligns resources, and manages stakeholder relationships to deliver projects that enhance operational efficiency, patient experience, and long-term facility value.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 10–15 years of progressively responsible experience in capital project delivery, with at least 5 years managing healthcare projects or programs in California. Proven experience leading multiple concurrent projects exceeding $20M+ in total program value preferred.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of HCAI/OSHPD processes, healthcare construction standards, and California Building Code (Title 24).
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams, manage consultants, and interface with executive-level healthcare leadership.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Procore, Bluebeam, and program-level reporting tools (Power BI, Excel, etc.).
• Communication: Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills; able to communicate complex information clearly to executives and technical teams alike.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience working in active healthcare environments (acute care, outpatient, behavioral health, etc.).
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Able to anticipate project challenges and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and client satisfaction.