Construction Project Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least 5 years of progressive construction experience; healthcare experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing healthcare projects such as hospitals, medical office buildings, surgical centers, or similar facilities.
• Strong understanding of healthcare construction workflows, regulatory requirements, and owner expectations.
• Ability to manage construction activities in occupied or operational healthcare facilities.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to interact confidently with clinical staff, facilities teams, executives, and consultants.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think proactively in high-risk, fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Proficiency in construction software and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Understanding of construction accounting, cost forecasting, and healthcare project financial controls.
• Ability to manage up and communicate clearly with internal leadership and external stakeholders.
• Ability to meet the role’s physical and environmental demands, including driving to work-related locations, climbing ladders and scaffolding, working at heights and in confined spaces, lifting or adjusting objects weighing 30–50 pounds, handling tools and equipment, and wearing fall and respiratory protection.
• Compliance with the required pre-employment, annual, and random drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working within active healthcare environments.
• Industry certifications such as OSHA, USGBC, CMAA, ASHE, or Healthcare Construction Certificate (HCC).

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – 100% Employee-Owned
• 25 days of Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Health/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• 401k Contributions/Match
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• Volunteer Time Off & Gift Match Program
• Paid Birthday Leave
• Paid Family Leave
• Paid Military Leave
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Years of Service Awards
• $1,500 Referral Bonus
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement
• Capability for up to 16 hours / week of remote work
• Casual Friday Policy
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Apparel Allowance
• Enterprise/National Rental Benefits