Healthcare Construction Project Manager

ETC Building & Design, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ETC Building & Design, Inc. is seeking a seasoned construction professional to lead healthcare and life sciences projects. You will define scope, budget and schedule, manage bids and subcontracts, and drive value through proactive cost control and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities include managing budgets, pay apps, client communications, and project closeout while mentoring junior staff and ensuring QA/QC, safety, and regulatory compliance across multiple concurrent projects.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of Commercial Construction experience.
• Procore experience is preferred.
• Advanced understanding of project plans and specifications.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, able to lead multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Establish project scope, budget and schedule with client alignment.
• Bid projects, vet subcontracts and oversee buy-out of materials.
• Manage project budgets to meet financial objectives.
• Oversee pay applications and ensure timely submissions.
• Identify risks and advise leadership on mitigation actions.
• Ensure QA/QC and safety policies are understood by the team.
• Maintain project schedules and drive corrections if needed.
• Oversee project documentation and communications among stakeholders.
• Develop and mentor Superintendent, Project Engineer and Coordinator.
• Support owner contract negotiations and ensure contractual compliance.
• Assist in closeout and warranty coordination.
• Maintain client relations and proactive communication on scope changes.

Skills

Commercial construction

Budget management

Schedule management

Procore

OSHPD/HCAI standards

Communication

Job description

ETC Building & Design, Inc. (ETC) is a privately-held corporation specializing in the design and construction of healthcare, life sciences, commercial and manufacturing facilities. We have completed over 4 million square feet of hospital tenant improvements and seismic retrofitting over the past seventeen years with a seasoned team of professionals specializing in projects for the life science sector. ETC has always held the belief that in order to control a project’s scope and budget, a well-rounded group of construction professionals is required. The variety and complexity of experience ETC has gained, coupled with the abilities of our experienced staff, has earned us the reputation as one of the leading health care/life science construction firms.

Core Duties:

• Establishes and defines project scope, budget and schedule to assure common agreement between ETC and the Client as to the expectations for the project.
• Bids the project to subcontractors, vets subcontractor bids to assure completeness of subcontractor scope, negotiates subcontracts to achieve optimal value, and oversees a timely buy-out of all materials/vendors for the project.
• Meets the financial objectives of the project by managing the project budget throughout the project lifecycle. Maintains consistency between budgeted costs and actual costs, assuring the profitability of the project.
• Manages pay application process to ensure accurate and timely submissions to client.
• Identifies and manages risk on the project. Advises Business Unit Leader prior to implementing risk mitigation actions.
• Ensures workplace health and safety policies and procedures (QA/QC) are clearly communicated and understood by entire project team.
• Manages the project schedule throughout the project lifecycle, maintains consistency between the projected and actual schedules, and drives the necessary corrections where the progress of the project diverges from the original schedule.
• Responsible for overseeing all project documentation including subcontracts, schedules, budgets, change orders, meeting minutes, submittals, RFIs, etc.
• Manages project communications to maintain clear and timely responses so that all members of the project team – Client, subcontractors, the design team, field staff, administrative staff, and all others involved in the project – fully understand the total project expectations and what is necessary to meet said objectives.
• Proactively manages the training and professional development of the Superintendent, Project Engineer and Project Coordinator.
• Participates in preparation and negotiation of owner contracts and ensures delivery and adherence to contractual requirements.
• Oversees orderly project closeout efforts, organizing project documentation and coordination of warranty work.
• Manages Client relations and customer service by maintaining a consistent line of communication with Client. Remains proactive by responding succinctly and decisively to all requests of the Client, changes or variances of scope of work on the job and any issues that you foresee coming up on a project. Represents the client’s best interests at all times.
• Supports and participates in business development and marketing efforts, including the preparation of proposals and presentations for new work and active participation in the business community.
• Manages multiple projects concurrently and in differing stages of work each with the same level of commitment to success.

Job Requirements:

• 5-10 years of Commercial Construction experience
• Scheduling Software proficiency (Project, P3, P6)
• Procore experience preferred
• Advanced understanding of project plans and specifications
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (internal and external)
• Ability to work on several projects concurrently
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Ability to effectively manage and direct employees
• Knowledge of HCAI/OSHPD standards and requirements is required.