Senior Project Manager, Healthcare Construction

JLL•Madison, WI

18h•$140,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Project Manager on JLL’s Healthcare team, you will serve as a dedicated Owner’s Representative for ambulatory and outpatient care projects throughout New York City, guiding complex build-outs from concept through completion. The role combines technical expertise with client-facing leadership to represent clients’ interests in New York City’s urban healthcare environment. You will help deliver outpatient facilities on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality and regulatory requirements. Acting as the central point of communication, you will translate technical details into clear actions for project stakeholders and manage logistical and code challenges associated with occupied New York City buildings. The role is on-site in New York, NY and involves projects across multiple locations.

Requirements

Substantial experience managing ambulatory or outpatient healthcare facility projects, such as ASCs, medical office build-outs, imaging centers, or specialty clinics; owner's representative or similar consultative experience is preferred.
Experience delivering projects in New York City, including familiarity with NYC DOB and FDNY permitting and inspection processes.
Success in a client-facing role, including leading meetings, presenting to stakeholders, and building professional relationships with healthcare clients and physician practices.
Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex technical issues into actionable recommendations for non-technical audiences.
Thorough understanding of ambulatory healthcare operational requirements, including infection control, critical systems redundancy, and NYS DOH regulatory standards.
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously across different NYC locations while maintaining quality and client satisfaction.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
Direct experience with phased build-outs or renovations in occupied medical office buildings or commercial high-rises.
Professional credentials such as PE, PMP, CCM, or LEED credentials.
In-depth familiarity with NYS DOH Article 28 requirements; The Joint Commission, AAAHC, or AAAASF standards; FGI Guidelines; NFPA codes; and NYC Building Code and Energy Code requirements.

Responsibilities

Serve as the owner's primary advocate and liaison, fostering collaboration among clients, design teams, contractors, landlords, building management, and other stakeholders across multiple NYC sites.
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and overall performance for ambulatory surgery centers, imaging suites, specialty clinics, and other outpatient facility build-outs.
Review design documents, technical submittals, and shop drawings for compliance with ambulatory care requirements, applicable DOH Article 28 licensure standards, and project specifications.
Monitor construction progress at active NYC sites and verify that installations meet quality standards and design intent, including in occupied or adjacent clinical spaces.
Coordinate with landlords, building management, and NYC DOB/FDNY officials regarding permitting, logistics, and base-building system tie-ins.
Identify, track, and mitigate project risks, including site-access limitations, limited working hours, and after-hours construction constraints.
Lead project meetings and provide clear progress reports to executive stakeholders, clinical staff, and physician groups.
Negotiate with contractors and vendors to protect the owner's interests and achieve favorable outcomes.