Healthcare Project Executive

The PENTA Building Group; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm is seeking an experienced Project Executive in healthcare to manage major projects in Phoenix, AZ. This role involves overseeing project teams, ensuring successful project execution, and maintaining client relationships. Candidates should have over 10 years of construction project management experience, particularly with healthcare projects. A degree in Construction Management and OSHA 10 or 30 certification are preferred. This position offers a dynamic work environment and a chance to lead impactful healthcare projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior-level construction project management experience.
• ICRA 2.0 Healthcare construction project experience required.
• Proven experience leading and managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead major healthcare construction projects.
• Serve as primary point of contact with healthcare clients.
• Ensure project accountability from conceptual drawings to post-construction.

Skills

Construction project management

Healthcare construction

Team leadership

Budget management

Procurement scheduling

Education

Degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Position Overview

The PENTA Building Group is searching for a construction Healthcare Project Executive with prior healthcare construction project experience to join our team in Phoenix, AZ!

The Healthcare Project Executive is responsible for the management and coordination of the project team (or teams); and, in conjunction with the Project Manager and General Superintendent, assumes corporate-level responsibility and accountability for the success of the healthcare project(s) they are assigned to.

Responsibilities

• Lead major healthcare construction projects or multiple concurrent healthcare projects. Ensure all PENTA procedures and processes are followed by assuming project accountability from conceptual drawings to post-construction.
• Demonstrate project-level leadership and corporate-level leadership.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between PENTA and healthcare clients—including hospital executives, facility directors, imaging administrators, clinical end-users, and Owner’s Representatives—to foster, strengthen, and protect long-term client relationships. Mentor and coach Project Managers and Superintendents to take on this role as appropriate.
• Develop or oversee the development of budgets, creation of bid packages, and de-scope of subcontractors on Cost plus / GMP projects.
• Participate in go/no-go decisions on prospective healthcare projects.
• Conduct initial plan reviews, lead project kickoff meetings, and develop a deep understanding of the healthcare scope, including clinical workflow impacts, phasing needs, and infection control requirements.
• Review the Prime Contract in its entirety and ensure that all requirements and obligations are understood and addressed with project controls, documentation, procedures, etc. Delegate to project team members as required.
• Monitor and/or manage the Buyout of general condition items.
• Monitor and/or manage the development of the procurement schedule, including long-lead healthcare equipment, imaging modalities, MEP components, and regulatory review timelines.
• Develop and/or delegate the development of the project chart of accounts with cost codes using PENTA standard cost codes.
• Oversee the creation and management of the Master Project Schedule, logistics planning, phasing, shutdown coordination, and procurement schedule alongside the project team.
• Ensure that Purchase Orders are issued and executed and the Purchase Order log is maintained according to PENTA standard operating procedures.
• Oversee and monitor all change management processes, ensuring changes are clearly communicated to healthcare clients with sensitivity to budget constraints and operational impacts.
• Monitor and track project insurances and bonds to ensure compliance with project and PENTA requirements.
• Assume responsibility for ensuring that PMs manage all costs on the project. Report costs monthly according to the PENTA standard cost reporting procedures.
• Review Monthly Project Financial Reports for accuracy and that it meets the project financial goals.
• Monitor subcontractor pay applications and the vendor and subcontractor payable process to ensure payments are being made on a timely basis. Direct course corrections as required.
• Ensure the project team generates Project Completion Report and that the cost history report, unit cost analysis, subcontractor evaluations, and lessons learned report are all completed in accordance with standard operating procedures. Review closeout information with the Estimating department.
• Maintain existing relationships with architects and subcontractors, and identify new business development opportunities to establish new clients in the healthcare industry.
• Drive annual revenue and backlog growth by proactively cultivating new healthcare client relationships and converting them into successful, repeat projects.
• Promote the company’s safety culture by understanding OSHA requirements, hospital safety policies, infection control standards, and interim life safety requirements, and the company's safety policies and procedures.
• Build and develop project teams both from an internal standpoint and a subcontractor standpoint. Conduct career development discussions for Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Contract Administrators.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, supporting both project success and the long-term growth of PENTA Healthcare.

Qualifications

• 10+ years minimum of senior-level construction project management experience
• ICRA 2.0 Healthcare construction project experience is required; minimum 5 years on medium sized healthcare projects is preferred
• Proven experience leading and managing a team of direct reports
• Degree in Construction Management or a related field is preferred
• OSHA 10 or 30 is required
• Fluency in reading, quantifying, and analyzing construction drawings
• Competent understanding of construction scheduling and sequencing
• The ability to work efficiently on fast-paced construction projects with accelerated schedules
• Proven ability to adapt behavior or work methods in response to new information or conditions
• Experience with follow-up and monitoring of work to ensure quality standards and attention to detail
• A positive attitude and team player mindset