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Sr. Project Manager- Healthcare Construction

Jacobs · San Diego, CA · 3 days ago
Project Management$155k–$213k/yrFull-time

About the role

As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a key role in delivering the long‑term capital improvement program for a major healthcare system in San Diego. Your work will span both routine capital projects—such as medical and imaging equipment upgrades—and larger, complex initiatives including the design and construction of a new hospital. You will lead multiple small to mid‑scale healthcare projects from initiation through closeout.

Responsibilities

  • Developing RFPs, evaluating proposals, and recommending award
  • Leading contract negotiations and managing design and construction teams
  • Coordinating with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)
  • Overseeing stakeholder engagement, schedule and cost management, and reporting
  • Providing executive‑level updates and ensuring successful project delivery
  • Serving as an on‑site representative, collaborating directly with healthcare system leadership
  • For larger master‑plan efforts—such as new hospital or medical office building construction—support the broader delivery team and take ownership of specific project components, which may include:
    • Representing the Owner in design cluster groups
    • Leading the management of a department, floor, or defined project zone
    • Supporting financial and administrative functions, including change order review/negotiation, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and executive presentations

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management or a related field, or equivalent combination of healthcare and significant related experience
  • 12+ years of related healthcare design and construction project management experience
  • Strong working knowledge of design, pre-construction, building systems components and technology, contract management (GMP/lump sum), team building and client relationship building
  • Experience delivering OSHPD 1 Projects
  • Experience delivering new construction projects

Preferred certifications

  • Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
  • CM-Lean
  • DBIA Professional
  • Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect license/certification

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Ability to purchase company stock at a discount
  • Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan
  • Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees
  • Seven paid holidays
  • Caregiver leave
  • Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $154,700.00 to $212,700.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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