Healthcare Project Manager

Foster Lawson; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Lawson seeks an experienced Healthcare Project Manager to lead healthcare construction projects across the San Francisco Bay Area. You will manage from pre-construction to closeout, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and quality are achieved while coordinating owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and internal teams.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of PM experience in healthcare/construction, strong leadership and communication skills, and knowledge of

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience as a Project Manager in commercial/healthcare/construction.
• Healthcare construction experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of SF and CA building codes and permitting processes.
• Experience working in occupied healthcare facilities is highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field. OSHA 30 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage healthcare and commercial construction projects from pre-construction through closeout.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, budgets, procurement activities, and execution plans.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Review drawings, contracts, scopes, submittals, and schedules for issues and opportunities.
• Manage budgets, cost tracking, change orders, purchase orders, and payments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Healthcare Project Manager to lead and oversee healthcare construction projects throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects from pre-construction through closeout, ensuring they are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Healthcare construction experience is a requirement, and the individual must be organized and professional. They will effectively coordinate owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and internal project teams while maintaining strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage healthcare and commercial construction projects from pre-construction planning through final completion and closeout.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules, budgets, procurement activities, and overall project execution plans.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, scopes of work, submittals, and schedules to identify potential issues and opportunities.
• Manage project budgets, cost tracking, change orders, purchase orders, payment applications, and financial reporting.
• Work closely with the Superintendent and field team to ensure construction activities are progressing safely, efficiently, and according to schedule.
• Lead regular owner, architect, contractor (OAC), subcontractor, and project coordination meetings.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, project documentation, and other required records.
• Identify and resolve project issues, conflicts, delays, and scope concerns in a timely manner.
• Coordinate inspections, permitting, testing, commissioning, punch lists, and project closeout.
• Maintain consistent communication with clients and provide regular updates regarding project progress, schedule, budget, risks, and key milestones.
• Ensure all work complies with contract requirements, approved plans and specifications, applicable building codes, OSHA requirements, and project-specific healthcare standards.
• Maintain a strong focus on quality control, safety, schedule performance, and client satisfaction.
• Manage construction projects in hospitals, medical office buildings, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare facilities.
• Understand the unique requirements of construction within active and occupied healthcare environments.
• Coordinate project phasing, infection control measures, temporary facilities, utility shutdowns, and site logistics to minimize disruption to healthcare operations.
• Coordinate with facility operations, infection prevention teams, clinical departments, and other healthcare stakeholders.
• Support compliance with applicable healthcare construction requirements, including ICRA and Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) where applicable.
• Coordinate with inspectors, authorities having jurisdiction, and facility representatives throughout construction and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience as a Project Manager in commercial, healthcare, or general construction.
• Proven track record successfully managing projects from pre-construction through closeout.
• Experience managing projects of comparable size, complexity, and value.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. construction means, methods, contracts, scheduling, cost control, and project administration.
• Healthcare construction experience is required
• Experience working in occupied or operational healthcare facilities is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of San Francisco and California building codes, permitting processes, and construction requirements.
• Familiarity with California and Bay Area construction practices and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with construction management and scheduling platforms such as Procore, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar software.
• Strong understanding of project budgets, change management, RFIs, submittals, pay applications, procurement, and subcontractor management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred or required based on project requirements.