Design & Construction Project Manager

Veterans in Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a Design & Construction Project Manager to lead capital design and construction projects from concept to completion. You will define scope, manage budgets and schedules, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.

The role focuses on projects under $10M, requiring coordination with clinical, operational, and leadership teams to minimize disruption and ensure project closeout with proper documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in design and construction project management.
• Budgeting and schedule management for capital projects.
• Stakeholder coordination and regulatory compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital design and construction projects under $10M from concept through completion.
• Define scope, budgets, schedules, and milestones; ensure timely delivery.
• Lead bidding, contracts, and vendor management; oversee construction activities.

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

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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.