Construction Manager - Healthcare

San Ysidro Health; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

San Ysidro Health is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead construction and tenant improvement projects from concept through completion. You will supervise timelines, coordinate equipment installation, and ensure MEP systems function properly across sites.

Strong communication and leadership are essential to manage contractors and interfaces with owners and design professionals. Responsibilities include budgeting, permits, safety compliance, and progress reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 2 years of increasing construction supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage construction and tenant improvement projects from conception to completion.
• Oversee schedules, budgets, permits, and compliance with building codes and regulations (OSHPD).
• Direct contractors and subcontractors; coordinate with architects and clients.
• Prepare budgets, cost tracking, and progress reports.
• Review plans, negotiate changes, and ensure timely permit approvals.
• Ensure safety policies on construction sites and manage incident responses.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Procore

CAD Software

Job description

Position Summary:

Responsible for conceptualizing, planning, coordinating, budgeting and overseeing construction and/or tenant improvement projects from conception through completion. Responsible for supervision of construction and tenant improvement projects, including oversight of maintaining and/or adjusting the project timeline, scheduling the installation of equipment and furnishings and signage, opening the facility, and ensuring mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) and other systems and special equipment function properly. Must possess excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Plan construction, tenant improvement and minor renovation projects in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
• Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building, OSHPD, and safety codes and other regulations.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to SYHealth staff, contracted workers and clients representing the owner.
• Assist with the preparation of contracts and negotiate revisions changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Interface with multi-jurisdictional building department staff to submit plans for plan review, revise plans per department feedback and obtain all necessary permits and licenses.
• Direct and supervise contractors, subcontractors, and in some cases SYHealth Plant Support staff as required by the project.
• Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods and materials.
• Vette, review, contract and oversee contractors and/or subcontractors who complete specific portions of the project.
• Prepare and submit construction budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports.
• Develop and implement quality control programs.
• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as design and construction issues, work procedures, safety issues, and job-related complaints.
• Plan, organize and direct activities concerning the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and MEP systems.
• Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites to ensure that proper safety policies and procedures are in place and being followed.
• Evaluate construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans.
• Review and assist in the direct acquisition of property for construction projects.
• Maintain necessary data and prepare monthly programmatic reports for government funded projects.
• Design, permit and oversee the small-scale construction and tenant improvement projects for the health center.
• Maintain photo journal of SYHC construction projects from beginning to end.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adheres to all applicable SYHealth policies, procedures, protocols and best practices.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills in collaboration with teams to achieve quality, excellence, harmony and problem-solving to obtain stated goals and objectives.
• Demonstrates active listening skills, respect and a positive "Can Do" attitude.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs to maintain professional knowledge related to healthcare design, OSHPD-3 requirements, building code, leadership, etc., by attending trainings and workshops to improve upon knowledge and skillset.
• Attends meetings, as required, and participates in committees, as directed.
• Demonstrates professional behavior standard etiquette, courtesy, mutual respect, confidentiality and treats every patient and employee with dignity in every interaction.
• Exhibits a high level of integrity, ethics, transparency, leadership style and trust.
• Promotes and fosters respect for patient privacy by maintaining confidentiality of all patient EHR data and abides by both the HIPAA Privacy and Security rules.
• Exhibits excellent presentation skills, confidently speaks up, follows the appropriate chain of command and demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area at all times.
• Demonstrates supportive skills in providing excellent customer service experiences.
• Manages cash receipts for any authorized purchase related to a construction project or tenant improvement project.
• Provides coverage and assistance to other areas within the department as directed.
• Performs any other job-related duties as needed, assigned, or requested

Job Requirements:

Experience Required:

• (2) years of increasing construction related supervisory experience
• Auto CAD knowledge

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Relevant Experience

Certifications/Licenses Required:

• Valid California Driver's License and insured vehicle
• State of CA General Building Contractor License

Verbal and Written Skills Required to Perform the Job:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Provide positive customer service
• Active listener
• Provides support and guidance to others
• Ability to relay instructions clearly
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the Job:

• Must possess knowledge of construction techniques, building code, OSHPD requirements, advanced mechanical, electricity, plumbing and landscaping
• Knowledge of various telephone systems is a plus
• Full knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Superb organizational ability and exceptionally analytical
• Must be mission driven and able to work independently or as part of a team to accomplish established organizational or departmental goals and objectives

Equipment Used:

• Computers
• CAD Software systems
• Procore
• Scanners
• Telephones
• Copy and fax machines
• A variety of building materials

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• May be exposed to confined space, high noise level, and hazardous chemicals and materials
• 24-hour on-call
• Prolonged, extensive, and considerable standing/sitting/walking/lifting (up to 45 pounds) Manual dexterity and mobility
• Always reaching, stooping bending, kneeling, crouching
• Good organizational skills and ability to remain focused and concentrate while on construction job sites
• Ability to handle multiple job task functions simultaneously
• Ability to work harmoniously with others as a team member
• May be required to work evenings and/or weekends

Universal Requirements

Pre employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre employment PPDs. Compliance with all mandated vaccinations and all boosters is a term and condition of employment.