Project Manager

Job ID: 19223 | Pay Band: 5 | Agency: Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services | Location: Central State Hospital, Petersburg, VA | Recruitment Type: General Public

About the role

Central State Hospital is seeking an experienced Project Manager to help lead a once-in-a-career initiative: the activation of our new state-of-the-art hospital and the operational transition from our existing facility. This is not a traditional project management role. Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer, the Project Manager will coordinate the people, processes, systems, vendors, and operational activities necessary to safely and successfully open the new hospital. This is a restricted position with funding anticipated for approximately two to three years based on the duration of the new hospital activation and transition project.

About Central State Hospital

Central State Hospital (CSH), located in Petersburg, Virginia, is a 277-bed, Joint Commission-accredited psychiatric inpatient facility serving individuals with complex behavioral health needs. Since opening in 1870, CSH has proudly served the citizens of the Commonwealth through individualized, recovery-focused care. This is an exciting time to join CSH as we prepare to open a new, modern hospital designed to support high-quality care and an enhanced environment for patients and employees.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, risk logs, and performance-tracking tools
• Coordinate hospital activation, move sequencing, departmental relocation, and go-live activities
• Lead cross-functional teams to support operational readiness across clinical, administrative, and support services
• Collaborate with hospital leadership, construction teams, architects, contractors, vendors, and regulatory partners
• Coordinate equipment installation, testing, staff orientation, workflow redesign, and inspection readiness
• Monitor project risks, budgets, vendor deliverables, and contractual milestones
• Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, briefings, and stakeholder communications
• Help ensure patient safety and continuity of care throughout the transition

Requirements

• Construction project management experience, including managing complex initiatives involving multiple departments, stakeholders, and competing priorities
• Progressive experience in healthcare operations, healthcare construction project management, hospital transition planning, or a comparable complex infrastructure environment
• Experience coordinating large-scale, multi-department initiatives
• Experience working with OSHA, CMS, Joint Commission, or comparable regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of project scheduling, risk management, performance tracking, and regulatory readiness
• Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, communication, conflict-resolution, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with project management software, reporting tools, and other technology used to coordinate complex projects

Preferred qualifications

• Formal project management training
• Organizational project management experience
• Experience with hospital construction or facility activation
• Knowledge of healthcare operations, accreditation, licensure, and regulatory readiness

PMP certification is not required.

Benefits

• Health insurance plan options
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employer-paid group life insurance
• Virginia Retirement System retirement benefits
• Voluntary deferred compensation savings
• Fourteen+ paid holidays
• Annual leave
• Sick leave and family and personal leave
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Employee Assistance Program services
• Employee wellness programs
• Employee discount programs
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, based on individual circumstances

Pay

Hiring range: $100,000 – $125,000