Construction Manager - IHCT 40 Hours

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead construction and renovation across its main campuses and off-site locations. You will oversee scope, budget, and schedules while coordinating with IHCT, vendors, and hospital leadership to deliver projects safely and on time.

You will drive planning, design, and execution, ensure compliance with safety standards, and manage personnel and resources to maintain high performance and patient care continuity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering or equivalent trade experience.
• 5+ years of experience managing construction projects in healthcare or institutional settings.
• Certified Healthcare Constructor within 1 year of hire.
• Strong leadership and project-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage construction, renovation, infrastructure, and facilities-related projects across the Hospital and off-site locations, ensuring safety, on schedule, and within budget.
• Serve as the primary project manager from initiation through closeout, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, execution, documentation, and turnover.
• Manage IHCT personnel, contractors, consultants, and vendors to ensure quality workmanship and compliance with policies and safety standards.
• Conduct regular project site inspections to verify quality, monitor progress, and identify deficiencies.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and tracking tools; provide status updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Coordinate activities with Hospital departments, end users, contractors, and Plant Operations to minimize disruptions to patient care.
• Review and approve project-related documentation, including shutdown requests, above-ceiling permits, and small project requests.
• Ensure ICRA, PCRA, and ILSM are identified, implemented, and monitored throughout projects.
• Participate in planning, design, and construction meetings as the Plant Operations representative.
• Manage IHCT personnel hiring, onboarding, training, and performance evaluations.
• Promote project management best practices and continuously improve processes.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Healthcare construction

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contractor coordination

Leadership

Reading construction drawings

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering

Certified Healthcare Constructor

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Lead and manage construction/renovation projects for the hospital’s main campuses and its off-sites. Manage IHCT for Lahey systems Projects as assigned. Work directly with system COO’s, VP Operations, and other Business unit leaders to develop scope, budget, and implementation plans

Monday-Friday

Day shift

Job Description:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:

1. Comply with all Hospital policies, procedures, and the Code of Business Conduct. Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant work environment.

2. Plan, coordinate, and manage construction, renovation, infrastructure, and facilities-related projects throughout the Hospital and affiliated off-site locations, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.

3. Serve as the primary project manager for assigned projects from initiation through closeout, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, execution, documentation, and turnover.

4. Manage and coordinate the activities of the In-House Construction Team (IHCT), contractors, consultants, and vendors to ensure quality workmanship, compliance with project requirements, and adherence to Hospital policies and safety standards.

5. Conduct regular project site inspections to verify construction quality, monitor project progress, identify deficiencies, and ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and contract requirements.

6. Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and tracking tools; monitor project performance and provide regular status updates to leadership, stakeholders, and end users.

7. Coordinate project activities with Hospital departments, end users, contractors, consultants, and Plant Operations personnel to minimize disruptions to patient care and hospital operations.

8. Review and approve project-related documentation, including shutdown requests, above-ceiling permits, and small project requests as assigned.

9. Ensure appropriate Infection Control Risk Assessments (ICRA), Pre-Construction Risk Assessments (PCRA), and Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) are identified, implemented, monitored, and maintained throughout the duration of assigned construction projects.

10. Participate in planning, design, and construction meetings as the Plant Operations representative, providing input on maintainability, operational impacts, infrastructure requirements, and compliance with Hospital design and engineering standards.

11. Manage IHCT personnel, including hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, performance evaluations, and corrective action in accordance with Hospital policies.

12. Promote project management best practices and continuously improve processes related to construction planning, execution, communication, and project documentation.

13. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in architecture or engineering strongly preferred or Equivalent Trade experience

Licensure, Certification & Registration:

• Valid driver’s license. Certified Healthcare Constructor Required within 1 year of hire

Experience:

• At least 5 of experience managing construction projects in a healthcare or institutional setting.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Knowledge of construction practices, methods, materials, and applicable codes and regulations.

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents.

• Experience managing construction and renovation projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and contractor coordination.

• Ability to develop project budgets, prepare cost estimates, and evaluate bids, proposals, and change orders.

• Experience reviewing and approving project-related invoices and internal chargebacks.

• Proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Project.

• Knowledge of healthcare construction requirements, including ILSM and ICRA/PCRA processes as applicable to project scope.

• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to effectively direct contractors, vendors, and project teams.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain positive customer relationships.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with stakeholders across the organization.

Pay Range:

$115,000.00 USD - $145,000.00 USD

The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients’ lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled