Design/Construction Project Manager III - Sacramento CA

This individual contributor role oversees all phases of design and/or construction for basic-to-moderately complex projects (typically $25–50 million cumulative budget). Responsibilities include defining project parameters, managing cross-functional teams, establishing scope/budget/schedule, and ensuring Kaiser Permanente’s client-service goals are met throughout design, construction, and close-out. The position also guides medical/regional facility design, negotiates fees, reviews invoices/change orders, secures permits, and supervises on-site teams while communicating progress to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain effective relationships by proactively sharing resources, information, and expertise; mentor team members and seek performance feedback.
• Pursue self-development through planning and action; influence others with technical explanations and examples.
• Adapt to change, challenges, and feedback; support others in adjusting to new tasks/processes.
• Complete work autonomously using up-to-date expertise to generate creative solutions while adhering to policies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to solve problems, escalate risks, and communicate progress.
• Identify and monitor priorities, deadlines, and improvement opportunities for the team.
• Manage small-to-medium projects or components of larger projects from initiation to close-out.
• Develop, analyze, and execute project plans, including scope, schedule, interdependencies, and resource forecasts.
• Monitor project financials, performance (time, budget, scope, quality), and provide cost/budget justifications.
• Lead organizational change management (e.g., user adoption, training, implementation plans).
• Allocate resources, establish schedules, and assign tasks; lead and guide project team members.
• Coordinate internal/external resources based on team skills and project demands.
• Promote project vision and objectives; provide feedback to team members.
• Identify, monitor, and mitigate project risks/issues; resolve or escalate as needed.
• Ensure adherence to KP, departmental, and business-line policies.
• Align and coordinate diverse stakeholders (teams, vendors, management) by clarifying accountability and authority.
• Develop project goals, prioritize deliverables, and facilitate decisions for project delivery.
• Communicate complex issues to stakeholders while maintaining independent recommendations.
• Review vendor performance and ensure service-level agreements are met.
• Support contract negotiations and review vendor invoices for accuracy.

Requirements

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in construction and/or design project management.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university and minimum three (3) years of project management experience or minimum six (6) years of project management experience in a directly related field.

Skills

• Applied Data Analysis
• Financial Acumen
• Conflict Resolution
• Project Management Tools
• Risk Assessment
• Quality Assurance Process
• Service Focus
• Product Development Life Cycle

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in an integrated healthcare delivery system.
• Two (2) years of experience with international workforce optimization.

Pay

$109,000 – $141,020 per year. Kaiser Permanente offers a market-competitive total rewards package, with pay determined by labor market data, internal alignment, and candidate qualifications (experience, education, certifications, skills, and location).

Schedule

• Full-time (40 hours/week).
• Shift: Day (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM).
• Travel: Up to 20% of the time.
• Work setting: Onsite (worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente’s Authorized States policy).