Associate Project Manager, PDS Projects - Healthcare

JLL•Madison, CO

2d•$75,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

JLL is looking for an Owner's Representative Associate Project Manager specializing in healthcare facilities. In this role, you will act as the central liaison between clinical stakeholders, design teams, facility management, construction contractors, and regulatory authorities. Your primary focus will be to assist the project team in ensuring that healthcare construction and renovation projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while prioritizing patient safety and maintaining operational continuity in active medical environments. You will be a trusted advocate for the client throughout the entire project lifecycle, from pre-construction planning to closeout and occupancy. This position is crucial for accelerating delivery timelines, ensuring compliance with healthcare-specific regulations, and enhancing the overall client experience. You will drive cross-functional teams to work more efficiently through proactive coordination, clear communication, and a deep understanding of the unique complexities of healthcare construction.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or related field.
3-5 years of experience in construction project management, project coordination, PMO operations, or owner's representation within complex organizational environments.
Demonstrated understanding of construction processes, contract administration, and project delivery methods.
Strong knowledge of building codes, design documentation, and construction administration practices.
Strong proficiency with Excel, reporting tools, and data analysis, with demonstrated ability to translate project data into actionable insights for diverse stakeholders.
Strong proficiency with AI Tools.
Hands-on experience using project management systems such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Procore, or similar platforms.
Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings and specifications.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, well-practiced in PowerPoint for presentations to clinical and executive audiences.
Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and proven ability to maintain accuracy across multiple concurrent healthcare projects.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple priorities simultaneously in fast-paced, deadline-driven healthcare environments where patient safety is paramount.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical information clearly to non-technical clinical stakeholders.
Proven track record of influencing and driving accountability across teams without direct authority, building collaborative relationships to achieve shared project goals.
Detail-oriented, analytical, responsible and devoted to work with proven skills and track record in demanding project environments.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to healthcare facility project sites.
Able to work flexible hours to accommodate healthcare facility scheduling constraints and clinical operational needs.
Willing to work on-site at active medical facilities as required by project demands.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare construction experience or familiarity with medical facility operations and the unique challenges of working in occupied clinical environments.
Knowledge of FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals and Outpatient Facilities.
Understanding of ICRA protocols, interim life safety measures (ILSM), and Joint Commission requirements.
Experience with medical equipment planning and coordination processes.
Process improvement mindset with strong problem-solving ability and experience implementing operational enhancements that drive measurable results.
Experience supporting capital programs with understanding of project lifecycle stages from business case through occupancy.

Responsibilities

Act as the central liaison between hospital administrators, clinical departments, facility management, architects/engineers, contractors, infection control professionals, and regulatory agencies to coordinate seamless project delivery from planning through closeout.
Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with medical staff, facilities teams, and executive leadership, serving as their trusted advocate throughout all project phases.
Coordinate with infection control professionals to ensure compliance with ICRA (Infection Control Risk Assessment) protocols and interim life safety measures in occupied healthcare facilities.
Facilitate design reviews with clinical end-users to ensure spaces meet functional, operational, and patient care requirements.
Maintain accurate project data within project management systems, ensuring schedules, budgets, milestone dates, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and status updates remain current through regular reviews.
Monitor and track the progress of design approvals, regulatory permits, healthcare facility licenses, and required certifications, maintaining visibility of pending decisions and approval timelines.
Prepare comprehensive project reports, dashboards, meeting minutes, agendas, and executive summaries to support recurring client governance meetings and stakeholder communications.
Ensure all project documentation complies with Joint Commission standards, FGI Guidelines, and state healthcare facility licensing requirements.
Assist with reviews of construction drawings and specifications to ensure strict compliance with healthcare codes, infection control requirements, and client operational needs.
Inspect construction work quality and progress, with particular attention to medical gas systems, critical MEP infrastructure, and patient safety measures.
Coordinate utility shutdowns and construction phasing plans to minimize disruption to active clinical operations and patient care delivery.
Oversee contractor performance, ensuring adherence to healthcare-specific safety protocols and construction standards in occupied medical facilities.
Support development and management of project budgets, including contingency planning for healthcare-related complexities.
Monitor project schedules and critical path activities, identifying potential delays that may impact clinical operations or patient care milestones.
Review and analyze cost estimates, change orders, and payment applications, tracking expenditures against approved budgets.
Escalate blockers, delays, and missing dependencies that may impact project timing, driving accountability across teams to ensure milestones and deliverables are met.
Identify potential risks specific to healthcare environments and support mitigation strategies around patient safety, infection control, and operational continuity.
Ensure compliance with safety protocols on healthcare construction sites, with meticulous attention to patient protection in occupied facilities.
Support medical equipment planning, coordination, and commissioning processes to ensure clinical readiness at project completion.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package with performance-based growth opportunities
Comprehensive benefits supporting your health and wellbeing
Professional development opportunities and continuing education support in healthcare construction and project management
Exposure to diverse healthcare project types across multiple facility classifications
Collaborative team environment with experienced healthcare construction professionals
Career growth potential within a leading global real estate services firm
Opportunity to make meaningful impact on healthcare delivery and patient care environments
401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay