Design/Construction Project Manager IV - Vallejo CA

In addition to the responsibilities listed below, this senior individual contributor position oversees all phases of the design and/or construction process for moderately complex projects or a series of projects, typically ranging from $50-100 million in cumulative budget responsibility. The role involves defining project parameters such as time, money, physical objectives, and external constraints; managing project teams comprised of facility personnel, project staff, general contractors, and internal/external consultants; and leading the establishment of scope, budget, and schedule while maintaining commitments through design, construction, and close-out. The position ensures Kaiser Permanente’s client service goals are met and provides guidance during all design stages of medical and/or regional facilities, including economic comparisons of development schemes and recommending options aligned with the master plan. Additional responsibilities include negotiating fees, reviewing and approving consultant and contractor invoices and change orders, managing permit procurement, supervising on-site teams, and communicating project status with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Promotes learning in others by proactively providing information, resources, advice, and expertise; builds relationships with cross-functional stakeholders and customers.
• Listens to, seeks, and addresses performance feedback; provides actionable feedback to others and managers.
• Pursues self-development; creates and executes plans to capitalize on strengths and address weaknesses; leads by influencing others through technical explanations and examples.
• Adapts to change, challenges, and feedback; champions change and helps others adjust to new tasks and processes.
• Facilitates team collaboration to achieve business outcomes; completes work assignments autonomously and supports projects by applying subject-matter expertise.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to achieve effective business decisions; provides recommendations, solves complex problems, and escalates high-priority issues or risks.
• Supports the development of work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines; identifies resources to accomplish goals.
• Identifies and capitalizes on improvement opportunities; uses influence to guide others and engage stakeholders.
• Manages large-scale projects from initiation to close-out, including scope, schedule, inter-dependencies, and resource forecasting.
• Monitors project financials and overall performance (e.g., on time, on budget, within scope, and with quality); adjusts as needed.
• Manages organizational change management activities, such as user adoption, implementation, and training plans.
• Drives resource allocation, establishes schedules, and assigns tasks to ensure project management practices are followed.
• Leads project team members; coordinates internal and external resources based on team skills and project demands.
• Promotes project vision and objectives; delivers performance feedback to team members’ supervisors.
• Proactively identifies, monitors, and mitigates project risks and issues; resolves or escalates as appropriate.
• Ensures adherence to policies and procedures by monitoring project plans and team compliance with KP, departmental, or business line guidelines.
• Aligns and coordinates diverse project stakeholders by building rapport, clarifying accountability, and ensuring representation.
• Provides insight to stakeholders and sponsors by setting project goals, prioritizing deliverables, and facilitating decisions.
• Communicates complex issues to stakeholders while maintaining independence; provides recommendations, presentations, and reports to senior audiences.
• Reviews vendor performance and ensures service level agreements are met; partners with Procurement and/or Legal to develop agreements.
• Assists with contract negotiations and reviews project invoices for accuracy.

Requirements

• Minimum four (4) years of experience in construction and/or design project management.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a leadership role with or without direct reports.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and minimum five (5) years of experience in project management or a directly related field OR minimum eight (8) years of experience in project management or a directly related field.

Skills

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience working with performance management.
• Three (3) years of experience working with pharmacy and benefits operations.

Schedule

• Full-time
• Standard worker location: Onsite
• Shift: Day (Monday–Friday, 08:00 AM–05:00 PM)
• Scheduled weekly hours: 40
• Travel: Yes, 20% of the time

Pay

Pay range: $139,600 – $180,620 per year. The posted range reflects possible base salaries and does not include the full value of Kaiser Permanente’s total rewards package. Actual base pay will be determined at offer based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate’s relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Primary location: Vallejo Hospital Tower, Vallejo, California.