Construction Project Manager

Whole Person Care Clinic; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

NHHA is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead facilities operations across California, including Sacramento and Heber. This part-time role (20–30 hours) could grow to full-time with organizational expansion, requiring oversight of large-scale construction, expansions, and new-site development across multiple locations.

The role involves coordinating with city, county, and state agencies, managing budgets and timelines, and ensuring life-safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in facilities/construction management.
• 5+ years of progressive facilities/construction project management experience.
• Experience with licensing, permitting, and life-safety compliance in California.
• Willingness to travel to Sacramento and Heber, CA including overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-site facility operations for NHHA locations in California and manage site readiness.
• Oversee construction, expansions, renovations, and tenant improvements from planning to occupancy.
• Coordinate licensing, permitting, and inspections with city, county, and state agencies.
• Develop and monitor KPIs/OKRs for facilities operations and report progress to senior management.
• Manage relationships with architects, contractors, vendors, and government officials to ensure compliance and on-schedule delivery.

Skills

Project leadership

Facilities management

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

NHHA is committed to employee well-being and maintaining a healthy work-life integration. The information given below is intended to provide an understanding and appreciation of the workload of the job and its role within NHHA. The job description outlines the main purposes in general terms only. You may be required to carry out other duties in order to commensurate with the job. This will not change the character or purpose of the job but will be necessary to maintain high standards of business practice. This job description may be altered from time to time to meet the changing needs of the company.

Job Summary

The Construction Project Manager will provide hands‑on leadership and project management for NHHA’s facilities in Sacramento, and Heber, California. This is a part‑time position to start, scheduled approximately 20–30 hours per week, with the potential to transition into a full‑time role as organizational growth and facility needs expand. The role is responsible for large‑scale facility management, construction, expansion, renovations, tenant improvements, and new-site development across multiple California locations. The Construction Project Manager will serve as the primary project manager for construction and facility expansion initiatives, coordinating projects from planning and design through permitting, construction, inspection, certification, and occupancy. This position requires extensive experience working with city and county agencies throughout California on licensing, permits, certifications, building and planning requirements, fire/life‑safety approvals, and related regulatory processes. Regular travel to both Northern and Southern California locations is essential, including the ability and willingness to spend time away from the home base when projects require on‑site leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage facility operations across NHHA locations in Sacramento, and Heber, CA, with direct accountability for building functionality, safety, compliance, maintenance, and site readiness.
• Develop, implement, and monitor multi-site facility management strategies that support operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, life safety, organizational growth, and long-term facility planning.
• Partner with senior leadership on large-scale facility growth, construction, expansion, relocations, renovations, tenant improvements, and new-site development across California.
• Serve as the project manager for construction, expansion, renovation, build‑out, and tenant improvement projects from concept through completion, including site planning, scope development, budgeting, contractor bidding, scheduling, permitting, inspections, punch lists, closeout, and occupancy.
• Oversee facility, building, fire/life‑safety, health, and regulatory inspections and ensure corrective actions are completed promptly to maintain safe and compliant operations.
• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of facility compliance and safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable California state requirements and the local building, planning, zoning, fire, and facility regulations of the cities and counties in which NHHA operates.
• Lead and coordinate licensing, permitting, certification, and inspection processes with city, county, and state government entities, including business licences, building and planning permits, certificates of occupancy, fire department approvals/inspections, life‑safety requirements, and other facility‑related certifications.
• Ensure the implementation and ongoing support of workplace safety programs that promote a safe, healthy, and compliant environment for staff, residents, and tenants, collaborating with HR to keep safety trainings, drills, and certifications up to date.
• Manage relationships with architects, general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, landlords, property managers, building officials, planning departments, fire departments, inspectors, and other city/county/state agencies to keep projects compliant, on schedule, and within budget.
• Evaluate vendor performance as needed and develop strategies for improving vendor relations and service delivery.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement within facilities operations, recommending and implementing solutions that drive efficiency, cost savings, and best practices aligned with industry standards.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs/OKRs) for facilities operations to measure effectiveness, and provide regular updates to senior management on facilities performance, safety compliance, and project progress at each site.
• Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., Purchasing, Maintenance, and Compliance) to ensure seamless operations and adherence to all safety and compliance requirements, serving as a key point of contact for facility‑related issues and challenges.
• Lead and execute complex facilities projects, including new site staging, construction, expansion, tenant improvements, facility upgrades, campus development, relocations, and occupancy readiness, ensuring all work meets scope, timeline, budget, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Travel to Sacramento, and Heber, CA. Must be willing and able to spend time away from the primary/home base, including overnight stays and extended on‑site periods when construction, inspections, openings, or other projects require it.
• Responsibilities are subject to change based on the needs of the business.

Positions Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in facilities management, construction management, project management, business, engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent directly relevant experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management, construction management, building operations, or a closely related field, including leadership of multi‑site or large‑scale facility projects preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing large‑scale construction, facility build‑outs, expansions, renovations, and tenant improvement projects from planning and permitting through construction, inspection, certification, and occupancy.
• Strong hands‑on facility management experience with the ability to manage both strategic projects and day‑to‑day building operations across multiple locations.
• Experience with medical/healthcare, residential, recuperative care, or other regulated facilities strongly preferred, including familiarity with licensing, occupancy, life‑safety, fire, and operational compliance requirements.
• Must be willing and able to travel as needed to Sacramento, and Heber, CA, including overnight travel and extended time away from home base as projects require.
• Proven construction project management skills, including budgets, schedules, contractor coordination, change management, inspections, closeout, and occupancy readiness.
• Strong knowledge of building planning, permitting, fire/life‑safety requirements, inspections, certificates of occupancy, and facility compliance processes is required.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with California city and county building departments, planning departments, fire departments, inspectors, and permitting authorities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work well in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace & Microsoft Office Suites.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for healthcare and housing industry.
• Enhance the culture of NHHA through a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a team mentality.

EEO/ADA Statement

NHHA is an equal opportunity organization committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of service and employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we provide reasonable accommodations for applicants, employees, and students with disabilities. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for the position. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.