Construction Project Manager

Ensign Services • Phoenix, AZ

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Project Manager will support approximately 16 skilled nursing facilities across the West Valley, partnering with facility leaders, interdisciplinary teams, and contractors to keep buildings safe, current, and on budget. The role oversees capital, renovation, and construction projects throughout the West Phoenix market, ensuring they are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget. It also supports facility asset management by assisting each facility’s Life Safety Resource and Maintenance Director with facility-management projects.

The position is responsible for the overall direction, administration, completion, and financial outcome of construction projects. The manager oversees and directs general contractors and contracted consultants developing project scope, budget, and schedule, and establishes operational priorities for each skilled nursing facility. The role requires travel up to 80% of the time and residence in the East Phoenix and Tucson areas of Arizona.

Ensign Services, Inc. is the service center subsidiary of The Ensign Group, providing back-office support to healthcare and senior living organizations. The company emphasizes its CAPLICO values: Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second, and Ownership. Employment offers may be contingent on successful completion of job-related post-offer requirements, including permitted background, reference, or other checks or examinations.

Requirements

• Degree in Project or Construction Management, or at least 1 year of experience in Construction or Facilities Project Management.
• Demonstrated experience conducting on-site assessments and budget estimates, and successfully managing project cost information.
• Ability to develop scopes of work and requests for proposals, select vendors, and monitor projects.
• Experience directly managing vendors, ensuring the accuracy and quality of finished projects, and validating invoices.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience working with cross-functional internal stakeholders in a multi-department environment.
• Available to travel up to 80% of the time.
• Must reside within the East Phoenix and Tucson areas of Arizona.

Nice To Haves

• HCAI experience is a plus.
• Healthcare experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Identify capital expenditures; develop scope requirements and budget estimates; contract work; and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Visit properties and develop asset plans to understand existing conditions, inspect work progress, and validate completed work against company standards.
• Identify construction assumptions and project risks, and recommend alternate actions to maintain schedules and budgets.
• Review drawings to ensure they conform to state and federal regulations.
• Develop schedules and maintain targeted completion dates.
• Recommend general contractors, negotiate contract terms, and recommend contract awards in accordance with the Ultimus approval process.
• Coordinate and communicate regularly with facility leaders and key stakeholders to minimize project delays and budget challenges.
• Provide emergency response to help ensure the safety of staff and residents.
• Perform due diligence for acquisitions and redevelopments.
• Be present at facilities as needed based on project flow.
• Model and reinforce ethical behavior in accordance with the Code of Conduct; follow organizational policies and guidelines; support compliance initiatives; maintain confidences; admit mistakes; conduct business honestly; act consistently; and follow through on commitments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-provided life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Sick and vacation plans
• Professional growth and development through a Learning Management System, training sessions, and seminars

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level