BROWNSTONE: Healthcare Project Manager

CSL-Consulting•North Charleston, SC

10d

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Manager who has hands-on experience in healthcare construction to represent the owner and lead major capital projects from early planning through occupancy. This role manages design teams, contractors, budgets, schedules and regulatory compliance while ensuring projects support clinical operations and patient safety. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of industry experience. This individual will need to help drive project delivery, resolve issues quickly and ensure all stakeholders remain aligned to achieve safe, efficient and high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field
10+ years of experience in healthcare construction or capital project management
Demonstrated experience acting as an owner’s representative or similar role
Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, codes, and accreditation standards
Healthcare operational awareness and clinical sensitivity
Strong leadership and decision-making skills
Budget and schedule management expertise
Excellent communication and stakeholder facilitation abilities
Risk management and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications (PMP, CCM, CHC, LEED AP, or equivalent)
Experience with acute care hospitals, surgical suites, imaging, or specialized clinical environments
Master’s degree in related discipline

Responsibilities

Act as the single point of responsibility representing the owner’s interests on healthcare capital projects
Lead project execution from programming through occupancy and post-occupancy evaluation
Ensure alignment with organizational goals, clinical workflows, and patient safety priorities
Coordinate with executive leadership, facilities, clinicians, and end users to define project requirements
Manage architects, engineers, and consultants during planning and design phases
Review design documents for constructability, operational efficiency, infection control, and regulatory compliance
Facilitate design reviews, user group meetings, and value-engineering efforts
Oversee construction managers, general contractors, and trade partners
Monitor schedule, budget, quality, and risk throughout construction
Review pay applications, change orders, RFIs, and submittals
Ensure compliance with ICRA, ILSM, interim life safety measures, and site safety protocols
Ensure projects comply with applicable healthcare regulations and codes (e.g., FGI Guidelines, Joint Commission, CMS, state DOH, local AHJs)
Coordinate inspections, surveys, and approvals required for occupancy
Develop and manage project budgets and cash flow forecasts
Track cost trends and implement corrective actions as needed
Review and negotiate contracts, amendments, and change orders
Provide accurate financial reporting to leadership
Serve as liaison between hospital leadership, clinicians, facilities staff, designers, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction
Prepare and deliver regular project status reports
Facilitate issue resolution and decision-making
Oversee commissioning, systems testing, and owner training
Ensure delivery of as-built documents, O&M manuals, and warranties
Coordinate move-in, activation, and transition to operations