Project Manager

Position: Project Manager

Location: Remote

Duration: 18+ months

Our client is seeking a mission-driven Project Manager to support its Real Estate and Construction team in delivering healthcare environments that promote healing, innovation, and operational excellence.

This role leads capital projects across clinical and support facilities—from strategic planning and design through construction and closeout. The ideal candidate brings deep healthcare construction experience, emotional intelligence, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder needs in active clinical settings.

Key Responsibilities

· Manage multiple healthcare construction projects ranging from 100M+, including inpatient, outpatient, research, and infrastructure facilities

· Lead project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution in collaboration with clinical and operational stakeholders

· Align construction activities with clinical operations to minimize disruption and optimize patient care

· Develop and manage phasing plans, swing space strategies, and interim life safety measures for projects in active healthcare environments

· Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and clinical teams to ensure functional, safe, and healing spaces

· Oversee medical equipment planning and integration, ensuring seamless coordination with design and construction timelines

· Facilitate design reviews, ICRA assessments, life safety evaluations, and commissioning activities

· Ensure compliance with NFPA 101, FGI Guidelines, Joint Commission standards, and state/federal building codes

· Lead change management efforts across scope, budget, and schedule, maintaining transparency and control

· Support procurement processes including RFP development, bid evaluations, and contract administration

· Provide clear and timely project updates to leadership, governance committees, and operational partners

· Promote sustainability, accessibility, and equity in all project outcomes

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)

· Minimum 7 years of experience managing healthcare construction projects, preferably in active clinical environments

· Strong knowledge of healthcare design and construction delivery methods (e.g., CMAR, Design-Build)

· Familiarity with healthcare codes, NFPA 101, FGI Guidelines, ICRA protocols, and Virginia building regulations

· Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Procore, eBuilder, MS Project, Kahua)

· PMP, CCM, CHC, or LEED accreditation preferred

Ideal Candidate Traits

· Mission-driven leader with a passion for creating spaces that support healing and equity

· Emotionally intelligent communicator who builds trust across clinical and operational teams

· Detail-oriented strategist with a deep understanding of healthcare workflows and regulatory complexity

· Adaptive problem-solver who thrives in dynamic, high-stakes environments

· Committed to safety, inclusion, and excellence in patient-centered design