Healthcare Construction Program Manager: Capital Projects

Ascension; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement planning (403(b) matching)

Paid time off

Job summary

Ascension in Austin, TX, seeks a construction leader to direct healthcare capital projects, guiding project managers from planning through completion. You will oversee budgets and schedules while coordinating across multiple initiatives with strong stakeholder engagement.

This is a full-time, on-site role in a dynamic healthcare setting. The ideal candidate has an engineering background, required licensure, and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Engineering background preferred; licensure required in the work state.
• Requires a high school diploma with 3 years' experience and 1 year of leadership, or an associate/technical degree with 2 years' experience and 1 year of leadership, or 4 years of relevant experience with 1 year of leadership.
• Bachelor's degree would be a plus; PMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct framework and strategic oversight for healthcare capital projects, leading project managers and high-level budgets from planning to completion.
• Develop detailed project plans and budgets for multiple initiatives.
• Coordinate site activities to meet timelines and financial targets.
• Serve as lead liaison to resolve disputes and align stakeholders.
• Rigorously track costs to mitigate overruns and financial discrepancies.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budget management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's/Technical degree

4 years of relevant experience

Tools

Licensure (state)

PMP (preferred)

Job description

Ascension in Austin, TX, seeks a construction leader to direct healthcare capital projects, guiding project managers from planning through completion. You will oversee budgets and schedules while coordinating across multiple initiatives with strong stakeholder engagement.

This is a full-time, on-site role in a dynamic healthcare setting. The ideal candidate has an engineering background, required licensure, and leadership experience.