Construction Project Manager

Family Health Centers of San Diego•San Diego, CA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead the full project development lifecycle for complex, multi-site construction projects across its clinic network. This role demands advanced technical expertise in architectural and engineering principles, healthcare facility construction, and regulatory compliance. The Construction Project Manager will operate with significant independence, acting as the primary owner's representative and providing technical leadership throughout the design, construction, and closeout phases of projects. FHCSD is a large Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with over 90 sites across San Diego County, dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to all, with a focus on underserved populations.

Requirements

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) from an accredited institution, or Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline) from an accredited institution, or Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from an accredited institution.
Minimum 5 years of construction project management experience managing complex, multi-phase projects with budgets exceeding $2 million.
Minimum 2 years of experience in healthcare facility construction, medical clinic development, or Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) environments strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience across the following project categories: Medical clinic ground-up construction and tenant improvement; Office tenant improvement, remodels, and adaptive reuse; Regional multi-site construction programs with similar scope and delivery methods.
Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and redlining architectural drawings, structural plans, and MEP specifications — required.
Working knowledge of AIA contract documents, GMP contract structures, and owner's representative responsibilities — required.
Proficiency in construction project management software; experience with Ingenious.Build, Procore, or equivalent platform required.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply building codes including CBC, CFC, CMC, CPC, and CEC.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare and present project reports, executive summaries, and regulatory correspondence.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
Traveling between sites and other locations is required as an essential function of the job.
Must have a car, a valid California driver’s license, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended.
An acceptable driving record is also required.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience managing projects subject to HCAI/OSHPD 3 or equivalent regulatory oversight preferred.
Experience with federal grant-funded construction projects and familiarity with 2 CFR Part 200 procurement compliance preferred.
Proficiency in CAD or BIM software (Revit, AutoCAD, or equivalent) preferred.
Demonstrated experience managing fast-track construction projects with aggressive timelines and multiple concurrent stakeholders.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or active PE licensure
LEED AP or equivalent sustainability credential
Experience with HCAI/OSHPD project delivery and regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all phases of the project development lifecycle for assigned capital and tenant improvement projects, from programming through closeout.
Define project scope, objectives, milestones, and deliverables; maintain accurate and timely project status reporting to leadership and stakeholders.
Conduct and lead project meetings; track and manage action items, risks, issues, RFIs, submittments, and change orders.
Participate in the development of long-term capital construction strategy and multi-year project planning.
Serve as the primary client-facing point of contact for third-party vendors, design consultants, general contractors, and regulatory agencies.
Develop and manage construction budgets, schedules, detailed work packages, resource plans, and project estimates across multiple concurrent projects.
Respond to and coordinate with clients, facility representatives, architects, engineers, contractors, city officials, HCAI/OSHPD representatives, and FHCSD leadership on all project-related matters.
Lead selection, preparation, and negotiation of contractual agreements with consultants, suppliers, and contractors in compliance with applicable procurement regulations including federal 2 CFR Part 200 requirements where applicable.
Apply for and obtain all required permits; coordinate with jurisdictional authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ) including the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (HCAI/OSHPD) where applicable.
Review, evaluate, and process contractor pay applications, change order requests, and RFIs with technical rigor and sound cost analysis.
Ensure adherence to quality standards, infection control risk assessment (ICRA) protocols, and Life Safety Code requirements during construction.
Monitor contractor and consultant performance against scope, schedule, and budget; enforce contractual obligations and deliverable requirements.
Oversee site safety compliance, materials management, and site inventories.
Perform other duties as assigned.