Design & Construction Project Manager

Veterans in Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles seeks a Design & Construction Project Manager to lead capital design and construction projects under $10M from concept to completion, defining scope, managing budgets and schedules, and coordinating with stakeholders to meet regulatory and organizational standards.

The role requires budgeting, bidding, vendor management, and collaboration with clinical and leadership teams to ensure timely delivery and clean closeout with proper documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage design and construction capital projects under $10M, including scope, schedule, budget, and execution strategy.
• Lead project planning, design, and consultant coordination to ensure quality, compliance, and timely delivery.
• Oversee regulatory approvals, plan check processes, and adherence to building codes and healthcare standards.
• Develop and manage project budgets, cost estimates, timelines, and key milestones.
• Lead bidding, contract negotiation, and vendor management, including contractor selection and project execution.
• Oversee construction activities, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project closeout.
• Coordinate communication across clinical, operational, and leadership stakeholders to minimize disruption.
• Partner with regulatory teams to support licensing, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Ensure complete project closeout, including documentation, record drawings, and turnover requirements.

Job description

Work Location Los Angeles,CA

Job #30685

Work Hours Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Employment Type 2 - Staff- Career

Duration Indefinite

Salary Range $98200-214600 Annually

Posted Date August 11, 2026

Bargaining Unit 99

Make a difference in people's lives every day. When you join UCLA Health, you'll be working at an institution that provides leading-edge care to the people of L.A. and throughout the world. We provide our team members with the environment and support to do amazing work, because each and every one of them plays a vital role in our commitment to care.

JOB DUTIES

Description

Real Estate | Planning, Design & Construction

Manage capital design and construction projects that directly support UCLA Health's clinical and operational growth. As a Design & Construction Project Manager, you will lead projects under $10M from concept through completion. You will define scope, manage budgets and schedules, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.

In this role, you will:

• Manage design and construction capital projects under $10M, including scope, schedule, budget, and execution strategy.
• Lead project planning, design, and consultant coordination to ensure quality, compliance, and timely delivery.
• Oversee regulatory approvals, plan check processes, and adherence to building codes and healthcare standards.
• Develop and manage project budgets, cost estimates, timelines, and key milestones.
• Lead bidding, contract negotiation, and vendor management, including contractor selection and project execution.
• Oversee construction activities, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project closeout.
• Coordinate communication across clinical, operational, and leadership stakeholders to minimize disruption.
• Partner with regulatory teams to support licensing, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Ensure complete project closeout, including documentation, record drawings, and turnover requirements. Salary Range: $95,400 to $208,300 annually. Target salary $100,000 to $135,000 annually.