Fractional Healthcare Capital Projects Lead

CSL-Consulting; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Brownstone Construction Group, headquartered in Columbia, SC, seeks a Project Manager with hands-on healthcare construction experience to represent the owner and lead major capital projects from programming through occupancy.

The role manages design teams, contractors, budgets, schedules and regulatory compliance to support clinical operations and patient safety, requiring 8+ years of industry experience and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in healthcare construction or capital project management.
• Demonstrated experience acting as an owner’s representative or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, codes, and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as the single point of responsibility representing the owner’s interests on healthcare capital projects.
• Lead project execution from programming through occupancy and post-occupancy evaluation.
• Ensure alignment with organizational goals, clinical workflows, and patient safety priorities.
• Coordinate with executive leadership, facilities, clinicians, and end users to define project requirements.
• Manage architects, engineers, and consultants during planning and design phases.
• Review design documents for constructability, operational efficiency, infection control, and regulatory compliance.
• Facilitate design reviews, user group meetings, and value-engineering efforts.
• Oversee construction managers, general contractors, and trade partners.
• Monitor schedule, budget, quality, and risk throughout construction.
• Review pay applications, change orders, RFIs, and submittals.
• Ensure compliance with ICRA, ILSM, interim life safety measures, and site safety protocols.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable healthcare regulations and codes (e.g., FGI Guidelines, Joint Commission, CMS, state DOH, local AHJs).
• Coordinate inspections, surveys, and approvals required for occupancy.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Stakeholder facilitation

Budget and scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Brownstone Construction Group, headquartered in Columbia, SC, seeks a Project Manager with hands-on healthcare construction experience to represent the owner and lead major capital projects from programming through occupancy.

The role manages design teams, contractors, budgets, schedules and regulatory compliance to support clinical operations and patient safety, requiring 8+ years of industry experience and leadership capabilities.