Healthcare Design & Construction Project Manager

Veterans in Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles seeks a Design & Construction Project Manager to lead capital design and construction projects under $10M from concept to completion, defining scope, managing budgets and schedules, and coordinating with stakeholders to meet regulatory and organizational standards.

The role requires budgeting, bidding, vendor management, and collaboration with clinical and leadership teams to ensure timely delivery and clean closeout with proper documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage design and construction capital projects under $10M, including scope, schedule, budget, and execution strategy.
• Lead project planning, design, and consultant coordination to ensure quality, compliance, and timely delivery.
• Oversee regulatory approvals, plan check processes, and adherence to building codes and healthcare standards.
• Develop and manage project budgets, cost estimates, timelines, and key milestones.
• Lead bidding, contract negotiation, and vendor management, including contractor selection and project execution.
• Oversee construction activities, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project closeout.
• Coordinate communication across clinical, operational, and leadership stakeholders to minimize disruption.
• Partner with regulatory teams to support licensing, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Ensure complete project closeout, including documentation, record drawings, and turnover requirements.

Job description

UCLA Health in Los Angeles seeks a Design & Construction Project Manager to lead capital design and construction projects under $10M from concept to completion, defining scope, managing budgets and schedules, and coordinating with stakeholders to meet regulatory and organizational standards.

The role requires budgeting, bidding, vendor management, and collaboration with clinical and leadership teams to ensure timely delivery and clean closeout with proper documentation.