Senior Construction Project Manager- Progressive Design Build projects (Anticipated Opening)
About The Position
Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking a highly experienced Senior Construction Project Manager to serve as the primary client-facing representative for a large, complex healthcare capital program in Southern California. This individual will lead project management efforts from early planning and programming through design and construction. The SPM will serve as the prime point of contact for the owner and will direct an integrated project management team supporting a major institutional development. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in healthcare facilities, complex regulatory environments, and alternative delivery methods such as Progressive Design-Build.
Requirements
- 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in project and construction management
- Demonstrated leadership of large capital projects exceeding $100M construction value
- Direct experience delivering licensed healthcare facilities (ambulatory, medical office, or acute care environments preferred)
- Experience with Progressive Design-Build and traditional Design-Build delivery methods
- Experience managing fast-track, multi-phase construction programs
- Proven ability to manage complex project budgets, schedules, scope, and procurement strategies
- Working knowledge of California Public Contract Code and public-sector procurement processes
- Familiarity with healthcare regulatory authorities (e.g., state-level health facility oversight agencies)
- Strong understanding of: California Building Code ADA compliance Fire and life-safety standards Environmental review processes (CEQA experience preferred)
- Licensed Architect (California preferred)
- Registered Professional Engineer (California preferred)
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management and Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with large public institutions or higher education clients
- Progressive Design Build experience
- Familiarity with “best value” selection processes
- Experience implementing Lean construction management principles
- Experience in highly regulated healthcare construction environments
- Executive presence and strong client communication skills
- Strategic thinking and risk management capability
- Strong contract and procurement knowledge
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in complex institutional environments
- Ability to scale staffing resources as project needs evolve
Responsibilities
- Serve as the lead representative and primary point of contact to the client
- Direct and manage the consultant project management team
- Integrate seamlessly with owner staff and stakeholders
- Provide strategic advisory support on delivery, risk, and procurement
- Support development of project scope, budget validation, and delivery strategy
- Assist in preparation of alternative delivery procurement documents
- Develop high-level cost modeling and schedule frameworks
- Oversee design development to ensure compliance with regulatory, code, and owner requirements
- Review consultant deliverables for quality, constructability, and completeness
- Facilitate value engineering and risk mitigation strategies
- Provide executive-level oversight of cost controls, change management, and forecasting
- Monitor project schedule performance and risk mitigation
- Ensure regulatory compliance and quality assurance protocols
- Coordinate with contractors, inspectors, and regulatory agencies
- Oversee substantial completion, documentation turnover, and warranty administration
- Ensure financial reconciliation and project reporting requirements are satisfied
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
