Construction Manager

Healthcare Realty Trust Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthcare Realty Trust Inc. is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead tenant improvement and capital construction projects within our medical office building portfolio in the Indianapolis area.

This full-time hybrid role requires leadership of architects, engineers, contractors, tenants, and internal stakeholders from concept through completion, with 20-30% travel and a competitive compensation package including an annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience managing commercial construction, tenant improvement, healthcare, life sciences, or capital improvement projects.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, building systems, project scheduling, estimating, and contract administration.
• Experience managing architects, engineers, general contractors, and subcontractors.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project budgets.
• Demonstrated experience leading construction meetings and driving projects to completion.
• Travel throughout the assigned region.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction projects from planning through closeout.
• Conduct regular site visits for inspections and oversight.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, and tenants.
• Develop project budgets and preliminary estimates with leasing teams.
• Oversee capital improvement projects and ensure safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Job description

Healthcare Realty Trust (NYSE: HR) is the nation's largest owner of medical outpatient real estate, with a portfolio spanning hundreds of healthcare properties across the country. We develop, renovate, and maintain facilities that enable physicians, healthcare providers, and patients to receive care in high-quality environments. We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead tenant improvement and capital construction projects within our medical office building portfolio in the Indianapolis area. This is an ideal opportunity for a professional with a strong background in commercial construction, healthcare construction, owner's representation, general contracting, or construction management who enjoys managing projects from concept through completion. This is a hands-on role requiring leadership of architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, tenants, and internal stakeholders throughout the design and construction process. This is a full-time hybrid position with 20 - 30% travel. We offer a competitive compensation with an annual bonus opportunity. To see a complete list of employee benefits, visit www.healthcarerealty.com/careers/. Equal Opportunity and Affirative Action Employer including Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabilities

What You'll Do

• Lead construction projects from initial planning through project closeout.
• Conduct regular site visits for project inspections, construction oversight, tenant interaction, and collaboration with local property teams.
• Project Managers are expected to develop in-depth knowledge of their assigned portfolio and building assets.
• Build and manage a network of qualified local contractors and vendors.
• Evaluate contractor performance, identify new construction partners, and incorporate qualified firms into competitive bidding opportunities.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and overall project execution.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and specialty vendors.
• Conduct design review meetings and oversee projects through permitting and construction.
• Review construction documents, specifications, contractor proposals, and bid packages.
• Monitoring construction progress through regular site visits and project meetings.
• Managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, punch lists, and closeout documentation.
• Collaborating with leasing teams to develop project budgets and preliminary construction estimates for prospective tenants.
• Overseeing capital improvement projects related to building infrastructure, structural systems, and major garage repairs.
• Ensuring projects meet safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Building strong relationships with tenants, contractors, and municipal agencies.

What We're Looking For Required

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, military experience, trade experience, and professional construction project management experience.
• 5+ years of experience managing commercial construction, tenant improvement, healthcare, life sciences, or capital improvement projects.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, building systems, project scheduling, estimating, and contract administration.
• Experience managing architects, engineers, general contractors, and subcontractors.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project budgets.
• Demonstrated experience leading construction meetings and driving projects to completion.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Travel throughout the assigned region.
• Preferred: Experience serving as an owner's representative, landlord representative, project manager, superintendent, or construction manager.
• Working knowledge of building codes, permitting processes, and regulatory requirements.

Who Will Be Successful

The ideal candidate is a construction professional who enjoys being in the field, solving project challenges, and collaborating with contractors and design teams. They are comfortable managing multiple active projects, making decisions that impact cost and schedule, and delivering high-quality spaces for healthcare providers and patients.

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