Healthcare Construction Project Manager III

Kootenai Health, Inc.; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Discount programs

Referral bonus

Job summary

Kootenai Health, a premier healthcare system in Idaho, seeks a Healthcare Construction Project Manager III to oversee major capital construction and multi-year programs within active clinical environments. You will act as the senior authority for strategy, regulatory compliance, and enterprise-level risk management to maintain patient safety and clinical continuity.

You will manage a portfolio of imaging expansions, surgical upgrades, and infrastructure modernization, lead feasibility studies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in construction management, including at least 7 years in healthcare construction.
• Advanced certifications such as CHC, LEED AP, DBIA are strongly preferred.
• Expert understanding of MEP/structural systems, life safety codes, public works standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of major clinical construction projects including imaging expansions and infrastructure modernization.
• Lead feasibility studies, design development, code compliance reviews, and contractor negotiations.
• Serve as senior liaison with clinicians, regulatory bodies, leadership, and design teams.
• Ensure all capital projects meet federal, state and healthcare-specific codes (NFPA, FGI, DNV/NIOSH).
• Lead system-wide environmental and safety risk programs and manage multimillion-dollar budgets.
• Negotiate with A/E firms, construction managers, and specialty consultants; establish long-term capital planning.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Life safety codes

Stakeholder management

Healthcare construction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

CHC, LEED AP, DBIA certification (preferred)

Job description

Healthcare Construction Project Manager III

Position Summary:

This position oversees major capital construction and multi-year program portfolios across complex, active clinical environments. Serves as the senior authority for healthcare construction strategy, regulatory compliance, and enterprise-level risk management, ensuring patient safety, clinical continuity, and long-term organizational objectives are maintained throughout large-scale and high-risk construction initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Manages a portfolio of major clinical construction projects, including imaging expansions, surgical suite upgrades, and infrastructure modernization
• Leads feasibility studies, design development, code compliance reviews, and contractor negotiations
• Serves as senior liaison with clinicians, regulatory bodies, leadership, and design teams
• Ensures all capital projects meet federal, state and healthcare specific codes (NFPA, FGI, DNV/NIOSH)
• Leads system wide environmental and safety risk programs
• Oversees multimillion-dollar capital budgets and bond funded programs
• Leads negotiations with A/E firms, construction managers, and specialty consultants
• Establishes long term capital planning and replacement schedules
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Competent to meet age-specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management or a related field required
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in construction management required; including at least 7 years experience in healthcare construction
• Advanced certifications such as CHC, LEED AP, DBIA are strongly preferred
• Expert understanding of MEP/structural systems, life safety codes, public works standards, and healthcare construction delivery models
• Prior experience approving complex technical packages, value engineering options, and compliance plans

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to lift and move up to 35 lbs
• Must be able to climb stairs or ladders
• Must be able to kneel, stoop or crouch
• Required to bend
• Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height
• Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position
• Must be able to move or traverse with/without accommodation
• Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information
• Travel required on a regular basis to assigned work sites
• Typical equipment used in an office job

About Kootenai Health:

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employer‑paid options for eligible full‑time employees, plus affordable plans for part‑time staff. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees
• Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth
• Retirement plans with pre‑tax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%–6%
• Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• Award‑winning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
• PerkSpot discounts providing access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories
• And an employee referral bonus program

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.