Construction Manager

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 102,948 - 136,437; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in California is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee complex healthcare projects. This role involves managing construction operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining project schedules and budgets. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in project management, particularly in healthcare settings. Strong communication, budget management, and problem-solving skills are essential. This full-time position offers a base pay of $74.73 - $99.04 per hour.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction/project management experience in healthcare or regulated environments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Proven experience in budget management and financial projections.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction operations and ensure projects are on schedule and within budget.
• Manage communications with contractors, vendors, and agencies.
• Lead weekly construction meetings and drive follow-through on project tasks.

Skills

Construction project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline

Tools

PMWeb

Bluebeam

PlanGrid

MS Powerpoint

MS Office

Job description

Construction Manager

Build environments that directly impact patient care and community health. As a Construction Manager supporting Stanford Health Care’s Tri-Valley portfolio, you will help deliver complex healthcare projects that clinicians depend on every day.

A Brief Overview

The Manager of Construction at Stanford Health Care supports the execution of assigned capital construction projects under the direction of senior construction leadership. The role contributes to successful project delivery by applying construction knowledge related to cost, schedule, constructability, and field coordination throughout the construction phase. The Manager of Construction provides day‑to‑day oversight of assigned construction activities, directly manages Construction Managers and Project Engineers, and coordinates with Facilities Services departments, contractors, consultants, and vendors. The role requires daily on‑site presence to monitor construction progress, support regulatory and compliance activities, and ensure that projects are executed safely, on schedule, and within the approved scope and budget. The on‑site responsibilities include oversight of personnel, construction operations, and contracted vendors. Position may involve projects in various locations across the Stanford Health Care footprint and weekend/holiday work depending on construction schedule.

What you will do

• Engaged in the Planning and Design Phase of projects as a Construction Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the design, schedule, review and update of cost estimates and review of documents for constructability.
• Ensure completion of construction within budget, on schedule, and meets all program objectives and appropriate government regulations.
• Plan and direct daily field operations (site logistics, phasing, temporary works, infection control barriers) to minimize disruption to patient care; resolve escalations from Construction Managers.
• Ensure construction compliance with HCAI requirements, permit conditions, and inspector expectations; prepare for and support inspections and audits.
• Oversee field QA/QC (quality assurance/quality control), mock‑ups, first‑of‑kind reviews, commissioning/activation readiness, and turnover documentation to ensure construction project compliance with department, hospital, and university policies, government codes and regulations; also ensures conformance to the requirements of all project participants.
• Champion construction industry innovations (artificial intelligence, mobile QA/QC apps, Building Information Modeling (BIM) for field use, etc) and lean improvement methods.
• Manage communications with users, consultants, contractors, vendors, and jurisdictional agencies on a regular and timely basis, ensuring that all project participants are informed of project status, problems, and required actions.
• Manage the selection process and contract negotiations for contractors, and construction related vendors. Manages, assesses, and documents construction scope, describing the objectives, physical requirements, parameters, and constraints of the project, including not only the user's functional needs but also hospital and external jurisdictional criteria for health and safety, operation, maintenance, energy efficiency, quality standards, contextual issues, and aesthetics.
• Prepare and maintains accurate, coherent, timely, and auditable project records/files, and cost estimates with department procedures.
• Manage near‑term schedules and look‑aheads; identify variances and implement recovery plans; coordinate outages/shutdowns with Facilities and Clinical partners.
• Lead weekly construction meetings; drive decisions, actions, and timely follow‑through on RFIs (Requests for Information), submittals, shop drawings, change orders, punch lists.
• Coach and develop Construction Managers and Project Engineers; set team objectives, review work product, and reinforce service standards.
• This position may require on-call availability during non‑standard hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to meet business needs and respond to emergencies as necessary.

What you’ll bring

• 5+ years of construction/project management experience, ideally in healthcare or other regulated environments.
• Experience working in or around OSHPD/HCAI projects strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of PMWeb, Bluebeam, PlanGrid, MS Powerpoint and MS Office.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate across diverse stakeholder groups.
• A proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset with a strong focus on safety and execution.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a work‑related discipline/field from an accredited college or university.

Experience Qualifications

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
• Relevant experience in lieu of degree may be considered and is in addition to the experience requirements for this position.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to budget, make financial projections and write reports.
• Ability to ensure project compliance with hospital infection control procedures.
• Ability to develop conceptual construction cost estimates with assistance from Facilities Services, Business Operations & Strategic Initiatives (BOSI).
• Ability to review General Contractor cost proposals and schedules. Provide feedback to the General Contractors.
• Ability to negotiate Contracts, Change Orders and Claims with assistance from the Construction Director.
• Advanced knowledge of healthcare construction means/methods, HCAI compliance, infection prevention, and safety in occupied facilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with widely diverse groups, including individuals at all levels both within and outside the organization and gain their cooperation.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to plan, organize, motivate, mentor, direct and evaluate the work of others.
• Ability to prioritize work by making informed judgments and to develop solutions for complex problems.
• Skill in near‑term planning, risk mitigation, cost/change control, and document control.
• Ability to utilize project management tools.
• Knowledge of estimating, cost control, scheduling, construction administration, quality control, specification writing, and space planning.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies (artificial intelligence, building information modeling (BIM), scheduling, and mobile field tools) and leverage them in fast‑paced environments.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility.
• Knowledge of technical, professional and business in the fields of healthcare delivery, architecture, and construction, and building design process.
• Ability to lead through ambiguity and shifting priorities, adjusting plans and resources without loss of progress.
• Skill in delivering influential communications with executive presence, including presenting complex issues to senior leaders and committees.

Licenses and Certifications

• None.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $74.73 - $99.04 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.