Construction Project Manager - Healthcare
Position Description
Manage all aspects of healthcare construction projects including scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
Coordinate with design teams, contractors, and hospital representatives throughout design and construction phases.
Ensure compliance with HCAI (formerly OSHPD) requirements, including plan review, field inspections, and closeout documentation.
Prepare and maintain project budgets, forecasts, schedules, and risk assessments.
Lead project meetings, issue progress reports, and ensure proactive communication among stakeholders.
Oversee procurement and contract administration for consultants and contractors.
Ensure adherence to infection control, interim life safety measures, and hospital operational protocols during construction.
Identify and resolve project issues and conflicts efficiently to maintain project momentum.
Support and mentor Assistant Project Managers or Project Engineers as needed.
Foster long-term client relationships through professionalism, trust, and results-driven service.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
- Experience: Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in construction or project management, with at least 3–5 years specifically managing healthcare projects in California.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of California Building Code, Title 24, HCAI/OSHPD processes, and healthcare facility requirements.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, Procore, or equivalent project management software.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to lead meetings, write reports, and interface effectively with healthcare clients.
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple projects concurrently.
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.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits where you are in your career – just starting out or a seasoned professional – your benefits represent an important part of your overall compensation.
About the Role
The Healthcare Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and successful delivery of healthcare construction projects within California's highly regulated environment. The PM oversees all phases of project delivery, from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring compliance with HCAI (formerly OSHPD) standards, adherence to budget and schedule, and alignment with client expectations.
Skills
Professionals who are passionate about serving their clients are offered industry leading benefits and competitive salaries.
Qualifications
Our employees are the key to our success in providing professional services. They contribute to our projects and to the company much more than just doing a "job."
Pay
Competitive salaries for professionals who are passionate about serving their clients.
Schedule
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Benefits
Comprehensive benefits where you are in your career – just starting out or a seasoned professional – your benefits represent an important part of your overall compensation.
Company Culture
We work hard to provide an unparalleled experience for our clients. To do this we understand that people are the backbone of our company. For this reason, we offer industry leading benefits and competitive salaries for professionals who are passionate about serving their clients.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Safework, Inc. is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Safework, Inc. operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of Safework, including supervisors and co-workers.