Healthcare Project Manager - Detroit

Higley Construction•Detroit, MI

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager (PM) is an experienced construction professional responsible for successfully delivering healthcare construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role manages one or more projects at a time, with a strong emphasis on safety, regulatory compliance, infection control, and client satisfaction within active or occupied healthcare environments. The PM serves as the Owner’s primary point of contact for all business, contractual, and operational matters and works in close partnership with the Project Superintendent and Project Executive. This position splits time between the office and field, with frequent site visits and potential full-time on-site presence depending on project needs. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong background in healthcare construction, including hospitals, medical office buildings, surgical centers, specialty clinics, and other regulated healthcare facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Minimum of 5+ years of progressive construction experience, with a strong preference for healthcare experience.
Demonstrated experience managing healthcare projects such as hospitals, medical office buildings, surgical centers, or similar facilities.
Industry certifications are a plus, including but not limited to OSHA, USGBC, CMAA, ASHE, or Healthcare Construction Certificate (HCC).
Experience working within active healthcare environments strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of healthcare construction workflows, regulatory requirements, and owner expectations.
Ability to effectively manage construction activities in occupied or operational healthcare facilities.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with clinical staff, facilities teams, executives, and consultants.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think proactively in high-risk, fast-paced environments.
Demonstrated leadership skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
Proficiency in construction software and willingness to learn new technologies.
Solid understanding of construction accounting, cost forecasting, and healthcare project financial controls.
Ability to “manage up” and communicate clearly with internal leadership and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Industry certifications are a plus, including but not limited to OSHA, USGBC, CMAA, ASHE, or Healthcare Construction Certificate (HCC).
Experience working within active healthcare environments strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead healthcare construction projects with a strong focus on safety, quality, schedule, budget, and regulatory compliance.
Serve as the primary liaison between Higley Construction, healthcare system representatives, facilities teams, clinicians, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
Manage projects within active healthcare environments, demonstrating a clear understanding of operational sensitivity, patient safety, and facility continuity.
Ensure compliance with healthcare-specific requirements including ICRA, PCRA, ANSI standards, interim life safety measures (ILSM), and infection control protocols.
Successfully plan, execute, and manage project schedules with critical milestones while minimizing disruption to ongoing healthcare operations.
Lead cost management efforts including budgeting, forecasting, change management, and P&L reporting.
Identify and manage project risks associated with healthcare construction, including phasing, logistics, interim conditions, and regulatory oversight.
Review and negotiate subcontractor and supplier agreements, ensuring alignment with healthcare standards and owner requirements.
Oversee quality control measures and proactively address common healthcare construction challenges.
Facilitate and lead Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) and subcontractor meetings.
Maintain strong working relationships with healthcare clients to support repeat work and future business opportunities.
Mentor and lead Project Engineers and other project team members, ensuring consistency with healthcare project standards and best practices.
Demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment, and leadership when navigating complex project challenges and sensitive situations.
Perform additional related duties as assigned.