Healthcare Construction Project Lead

Cedars-Sinai; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai in Pasadena is seeking a Construction Project Manager for the Huntington Health Project. This role involves overseeing construction projects from inception to completion, managing external contractors, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate should have at least five years of experience in healthcare construction, a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for cultivating relationships with teams and customers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in construction and renovation of health care facilities.
• Proven ability to administer all phases of health facility construction.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all assigned construction projects from inception to close-out.
• Manage construction management firms, architectural firms, and general contractors.
• Prepare and monitor project budgets and expenditures.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and policies.
• Cultivate strong relationships with cross-functional teams and customers.

Skills

Construction management

Project management

Cost control

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Description

Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai!

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been named to the Honor Roll in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals 2025-2026” rankings. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to our groundbreaking biomedical research facilities and sophisticated medical education programs. We offer learning programs, tuition reimbursement and performance-improvement projects so you can achieve certifications and degrees while gaining the knowledge and experience needed to advance your career.

What will you be doing:

The Construction Project Manager (Huntington Health Project) oversees the development of all assigned projects from inception through project close-out and is responsible for the successful delivery of these projects.The Construction Project Manager is responsible for directing and managing outsourced construction management firms, architectural firms, and general contractors.Additionally, the Construction Project Manager will collaborate and work with the department architects, resource accounting and support staff from initial project inception through successful project completion. Oversees construction projects assigned at the Main Medical Center and/or off-site, including the scheduling of and coordination of vendors, monitoring progress and providing progress reports including through internal project management software, meetings and reporting structures.

• Responsible for managing team assigned to departmental projects. Specifically, for Project Management, Cost Control, Technical Advisory Staff etc.
• Participates in entire project evaluation and development. Makes appropriate project recommendations to the department manager and department project managers concerning cost, scheduling and construction issues.
• Manages work of department staff on all new projects including Support Specialist, Project Coordinators, Planner/Designer, Interiors staff, Signage/Wayfinding and MAs. Works closely with users and partners to budget their time and commitment in order to receive the appropriate operational feedback and input.
• Consistently initiates and participates in productivity and quality improvements, including benchmarking with other facilities and monitoring progress.
• Prepares, reviews and monitors budgets and all project dollar expenditure financial performance.
• Oversees the construction process including the scheduling of vendors, monitoring of progress and providing progress reports. Reviews and evaluates the general condition of the project location as it applies to current or future projects.
• Ensures project compliance with all Medical Center polices, OSHPD policies, OSHA requirements, federal/state/local regulations and Joint Commission requirements.
• Communicates with customers in a positive and professional manner. Serves as both part of the design team and construction team. Makes contact on a routine basis with customers and works closely with all Facilities Management team members to improve customer service, including other internal departments that contribute to the successful delivery of projects.
• Oversees the Maintenance and updating of project data into a CSMC project management and as-built plan system.
• Establishes effective working relationships with cross-functional teams.
• Cultivates and maintains strong customer relationships and rapport with partners and/or client groups.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to both internal and external customer needs using available resources.

Qualifications

Experience Requirements:

Five (5) plus years of experience in the construction and renovation of health care facilities is required with proven ability to administer all phases of health facility construction required.

Educational Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED.

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or other related field. (preferred)

Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.

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