Construction Manager

Healthcare Realty; Laguna Hills (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthcare Realty Trust, the nation's largest owner of medical outpatient real estate, seeks an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead tenant improvements and capital construction in California. Hybrid role based in Laguna Hills with 20-30% travel in CA.

You will oversee architects, engineers, contractors, and tenants, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure safety and quality across the portfolio. A strong background in healthcare construction and owner's representation is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience managing commercial construction, tenant improvement, healthcare, life sciences, or capital improvement projects.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction projects from initial planning through project closeout.
• Conduct regular site visits for inspections and collaboration with local property teams.
• Develop and manage networks of contractors and vendors; evaluate performance for bidding.
• Manage scope, schedules, budgets, and overall project execution.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors; oversee design reviews and permitting.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Budgeting software

Job description

Job Description

Healthcare Realty Trust (NYSE: HR) is the nations 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 California. This is an ideal opportunity for a professional with a strong background in commercial construction, healthcare construction, owners 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 required (in CA only). The office is located in Laguna Hills. The pay range is $100,000 - 130,000 with an annual bonus opportunity. To see a complete list of employee benefits, visit www.healthcarerealty.com/careers/.

Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer including minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabilities

What You'll Do

As a Project Manager, you will serve as the landlord's representative and be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of tenant improvement and select capital construction projects, including:

• 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.