Construction Manager - Healthcare

Vanir; Norwalk (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanir is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to serve as the primary onsite liaison in Norwalk, CA. You will oversee all aspects of construction, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence across complex public and healthcare facilities.

Responsibilities include coordinating with contractors, managing change orders, and leading project meetings, with emphasis on documentation and compliance. The role requires strong communication and cost-control expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.
• 5–10 years of experience as a Construction Project Manager.
• Experience with facility or institutional projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of contracts, drawings, estimates, and specifications.
• Knowledge of design-phase management, building codes, and permitting.
• Proficient in project controls, scheduling, estimating, cost management, and documentation.
• Public sector, corrections/custodial, and healthcare construction experience is valuable.
• Proficiency with Procore and Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Act as the onsite representative, coordinating directly with contractors and monitoring construction progress.
• Collaborate with Department of State Hospital senior management and stakeholders to align goals.
• Work with architectural teams to conduct inspections, verify compliance, and document progress.
• Track field orders, PCOS, and approve change orders as needed.
• Direct and coordinate activities of contractors, subcontractors, engineers, and architects.
• Oversee project controls, scheduling, cost management, and reporting.
• Lead project meetings; prepare minutes and ensure follow-up.
• Ensure safety standards, contractual obligations, and quality expectations are met.
• Manage logistics, organization, and safety throughout all phases.
• Oversee project closeout and turnover documentation for owner acceptance.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support project success.

Skills

Excellent communication

Project management

Contract understanding

Safety compliance

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Vanir

Vanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. Since 1964, we have consistently exceeded client expectations. Ranked as a top PMCM firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for more than three decades, our award-winning team provides a full range of services to public and private sector clients in the aviation; healthcare; education (K-12 and higher); justice and essential services; science and technology; state and local government; transportation; water and wastewater; energy; and commercial, residential and nonprofit markets.

Job Description

The Construction Project Manager will serve as the primary onsite liaison, overseeing all aspects of construction to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Act as the onsite representative, coordinating directly with contractors and monitoring construction progress.
• Collaborate closely with Department of State Hospital senior management and project stakeholders to align project goals and priorities.
• Work with architectural teams to conduct inspections, verify compliance, and document construction progress.
• Track and manage field orders, potential change orders (PCOs), and approve change orders as needed.
• Direct and coordinate the activities of contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, and other project participants.
• Oversee project controls, cost management, scheduling, and performance tracking in accordance with client requirements.
• Lead and facilitate project meetings; prepare meeting minutes, maintain documentation, and ensure proper administrative follow-up.
• Ensure all project participants adhere to safety standards, contractual obligations, and quality performance expectations.
• Manage logistics, organization, and safety throughout all phases of the project.
• Oversee project closeout, ensuring collection of guarantees, warranties, and all turnover documentation required for owner acceptance.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support overall project success.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture required. (Extensive relevant construction management experience may substitute for education.)
• 5 - 10 years of experience as a Construction Project Manager; experience with facility or institutional projects strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of contracts, drawings, estimates, and specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Knowledge of design-phase management, building codes, and permitting agencies.
• Proficiency in project controls, scheduling, estimating, cost management, and documentation.
• Industry Experience Public sector, corrections/custodial, and healthcare construction experience highly desirable.
• Communication Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage multiple contractors and fast-paced projects simultaneously.
• Software Proficiency Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, and experience with document control systems such as Procore and Bluebeam.
• OSHA 30-hour certification preferred.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Architect (RA), or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) preferred.

Benefits

Vanir offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that includes 401(k) Savings with employer matching contributions, medical, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions, life, AD&D and disability benefits, flexible spending account (FSA), voluntary benefits, Teladoc, pet insurance, paid time off, national employee assistance program (EAP) and employee referral program.

Equal Opportunity

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Persons with medical limitations may, with reasonable accommodations, be capable of performing the duties of this position. Such a determination must be made on an individual basis considering the person's limitations, the requirements of the position, and the company's ability to make reasonable accommodations to the person's limitations.

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Pursuant to the Ban The Box Act/Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Posted Salary Range

USD $120,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.