Construction Project Manager

Ensign Services • Phoenix, AZ

12d • $65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Construction Project Manager supports 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 for skilled nursing facilities throughout the West Phoenix market, ensuring work is 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-related projects.

The position is responsible for the overall direction, administration, completion, and financial outcome of construction projects. The manager oversees, directs, and manages general contractors and contracted consultants responsible for project scope, budgets, and schedules, and establishes operational priorities for each facility. The role involves frequent travel across East Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona, and is intended for someone seeking to grow a career in construction and facilities project management while supporting skilled nursing communities.

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, preparing 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 completed work, and validating invoices.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel.
• Experience working with cross-functional internal stakeholders in a multi-department environment.
• Availability to travel up to 80% of the time.
• Must reside in the East Phoenix or Tucson areas of Arizona.

Nice To Haves

• HCAI experience.
• Healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify capital expenditures; develop scope requirements; estimate budgets; contract work; and complete projects on time and within budget.
• Visit properties to develop asset plans, understand existing conditions, inspect work progress, and validate completed projects against company standards.
• Recommend construction assumptions, project risks, and alternate actions to maintain schedules and budgets.
• Review drawings and 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 support the safety of staff and residents and ensure successful outcomes.
• 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 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 support through a Learning Management System, training sessions, and seminars.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed