Construction Project Manager, Facility Planning

02 UHS Hospitals; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan with company  匹

Job summary

United Health Services (UHS) seeks an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead facility construction, renovation, and capital improvement projects across our healthcare system.

This on-site role requires coordinating stakeholders, maintaining safety, and delivering projects on schedule and within budget at UHS facilities in the Southern Tier of New York, including Binghamton and Johnson City locations. The role emphasizes field leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor's Degree.
• PMI (PMP) Certification within 12–24 months of hire.
• Preferred: 5 years healthcare experience.
• 3 years Construction and/or Facilities Management experience.
• PM certification (PMP) or CAPM.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction, renovation, and facility improvement projects across UHS locations.
• Maintain a regular on-site presence to monitor construction progress, walkthroughs and ensure safety and quality.
• Manage all phases of projects: planning, design, budgeting, construction, occupancy.
• Develop and execute project plans, schedules, budgets, and status reports.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, codes, and healthcare requirements.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, delays, and budget impacts.
• Communicate status and updates to leadership and stakeholders regularly.
• Support project closure and handoff to operations.

Job description

Position Overview United Health Services (UHS) is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead facility construction, facility renovation, and capital improvement projects across our healthcare system. This is a hands-on role focused on managing projects within active healthcare environments, requiring a strong on-site presence to oversee construction activities, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget. This role offers the opportunity to directly impact the environments where patients receive care and healthcare professionals work every day. If you are a construction-focused project manager who enjoys being in the field, collaborating with diverse teams, and delivering high-quality facility projects from concept through completion, we encourage you to apply.

Work Locations: UHS Binghamton General Hospital, Binghamton, NY UHS Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY There is more than one location associated with this position. This is either because there are multiple openings at different sites, or the successful candidate will be required to float across multiple UHS facilities. Your recruiter and hiring manager will clarify expectations during the interview process.

Primary Work Shift: Day

Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Compensation Range: $37.00 - $55.50 per hour, depending on experience.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead construction, renovation, and facility improvement projects across UHS locations.
• Maintain a regular on-site presence to monitor construction progress, conduct walkthroughs, address issues, and ensure quality standards are met.
• Manage all phases of projects, including planning, design, budgeting, construction, and occupancy.
• Develop and execute project plans, schedules, budgets, and status reports.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure construction activities comply with safety regulations, building codes, healthcare requirements, and UHS standards.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, delays, and budget impacts.

What We’re Looking For

• Demonstrated experience managing construction, renovation, facility modernization, or capital improvement projects.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, project scheduling, budgeting, and contractor management.
• Ability to effectively oversee projects in the field and maintain a visible on-site presence throughout construction.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and managing projects within occupied buildings or complex operating environments.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Healthcare construction or healthcare facilities experience is highly desirable.
• Lead end-to-end project lifecycle from scope definition through execution, delivery, and transition to operations.
• Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements and define clear, achievable project deliverables.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and resource allocations.
• Monitor project performance, proactively identify risks/issues, and implement corrective actions to stay on track.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget through structured change control processes.
• Communicate project status, risks, and key updates to leadership and stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Conduct on-site engagement with hospital departments to identify risks early and ensure minimal disruption to patient care.
• Coordinate department relocations related to construction or renovation projects.
• Evaluate and recommend solutions for scope, cost, and timeline changes.
• Ensure successful project closure, including handoff to operations and stakeholder acceptance.

Position Qualifications

• Minimum Required: Bachelor’s Degree.
• Four (4) Years of Project Management experience.
• PMI (PMP) Certification within 12 - 24 months of hire.
• Preferred: Five (5) years of healthcare experience.
• Three (3) years Construction and/or Facilities Management experience.
• Project Management Certification (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM).

Why You’ll Love Working at UHS

At United Health Services (UHS), we believe every connection—to patients, to purpose, to each other—makes a difference. That’s why we’re intentional about supporting our team in ways that go beyond the job. Whether through meaningful benefits, personal growth, or fun along the way, we’re here to help you thrive in work and life. A Culture of Connection – We support each other like family and create space for every voice to be heard. Engagement Councils, peer recognition, and initiatives like Walk in my Shoes for senior leaders are just a few ways we foster belonging and collaboration. Outside of work, we stay connected through team events like trivia, trunk-or-treat, volunteer days, our staff choir, or seasonal celebrations.

Comprehensive Benefits for Life & Family

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week.
• With flexible plan options and coverage tiers, you can choose what fits your life best.
• Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.

Well-Being & Financial Security

• From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge.
• We support your long-term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards.
• When life gets tough, we’re here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.

Growth That Moves with You

With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads. We also continuously review compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity, so you can feel confident your work is valued and rewarded fairly.

A Place to Call Home

Located in New York’s Southern Tier, UHS offers more than a career—we offer a lifestyle. Enjoy four-season recreation, affordable living, top-rated schools, minor league sports, craft brews, a close-knit community, and more, all within reach of the Finger Lakes, the Catskills, and major Northeast cities.

About United Health Services

United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers. At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.

UHS proudly offers benefits to all full-time employees and part-time employees who are hired into a regular position of at least 24 hours per week (60% FTE).

Make New Connections We believe that people—and the connections among them—must remain at the core of everything we do. Whether you're directly caring for patients, supporting our clinical operations, or working to ensure our administrative functions run effectively, your impact will be recognized and appreciated.

Unlock Greater Opportunities Our commitment to you extends beyond a paycheck. We want you to thrive professionally and personally. Not only will you provide care and support for our patients, but you'll also be cared for, too. While many organizations make this claim, we back it up with action. We take workforce feedback seriously and we continually implement new education initiatives, compensation models, and recognition programs in service of our people.

Proud to be Team UHS Our footprint spans across every part of New York's Southern Tier. But we don't just serve our community, we're a part of it, too. We are volunteers, coaches, local leaders, parents or grandparents, and mentors. UHS team members can be found at almost every local walk, fundraiser, and sporting event. We promote wellness and health equity within and far beyond our walls.