Hospital Project Manager/Part Time

Fall River Health Services; Hot Springs (SD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Fall River Health Services in Hot Springs, SD seeks a part-time Hospital Project Manager to oversee construction, renovation, expansion, infrastructure, and capital improvement projects from planning through completion. This salaried exempt role coordinates with hospital leadership, architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and regulatory agencies.

The PM will ensure projects stay on schedule and within budgets while complying with healthcare, safety, building, life-safety, and infection

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Project Management (preferred).
• Current state PE license and/or PMP certification highly preferred.
• Core experience: 3–5 years in project management, construction management, facilities management, or related admin support.
• Experience managing capital projects within occupied healthcare environments is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate hospital construction, renovation, expansion, infrastructure, equipment installation, and capital improvement projects.
• Assist with planning, scope development, feasibility, priorities, timelines, and cost estimates.
• Serve as primary liaison between hospital leadership and architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and other project partners.
• Track project schedules, milestones, budgets, deliverables, and delays.
• Coordinate meetings, site inspections, and project updates with hospital leadership.
• Review change orders, RFIs, pay applications, invoices, and project documentation.
• Monitor expenditures and identify budget risks or overruns.
• Coordinate facility access, shutdowns, and other activities to minimize disruption to patient care.
• Coordinate Infection Control Risk Assessments and ensure compliance with infection prevention and safety requirements.
• Support compliance with federal/state/local healthcare and life-safety regs.
• Coordinate with CMS, SD Department of Health, SD Board of Pharmacy, and local authorities as needed.
• Oversee final inspections, testing, commissioning, punch-list, and closeout.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Time management

Reading plans

Problem solving

Risk identification

Healthcare construction

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or Project Management

Tools

Spreadsheets

Project scheduling tools

Office software

Job description

• Location 1201 HWY 71 SOUTH,HOT SPRINGS, SD, 57747-8800,United States
• Employee Type Part Time

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Hospital Project Manager

Fall River Health Services is seeking a part-time, salaried exempt Hospital Project Manager starting January 1, 2027 to oversee construction, renovation, expansion, infrastructure, and capital improvement projects from planning through completion.

The Project Manager will serve as the primary project coordinator, working closely with hospital leadership, architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, regulatory agencies, and internal departments. This position is responsible for keeping projects on schedule, within approved budgets, and compliant with applicable healthcare, safety, building, life-safety, and infection prevention requirements.

This position has no medical, clinical, or direct patient-care responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate hospital construction, renovation, expansion, infrastructure, equipment installation, and capital improvement projects.
• Assist with project planning, scope development, feasibility, priorities, timelines, and cost estimates.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between hospital leadership and architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, consultants, and other project partners.
• Track project schedules, milestones, budgets, deliverables, and potential delays.
• Coordinate construction meetings, site inspections, project updates, and communication with hospital leadership.
• Review change orders, RFIs, pay applications, invoices, and project documentation.
• Monitor project expenditures and identify potential budget concerns or cost overruns.
• Coordinate facility access, shutdowns, utility interruptions, deliveries, and other activities to minimize disruption to patient care and hospital operations.
• Coordinate Infection Control Risk Assessments (ICRA) and ensure construction activities follow infection prevention and safety requirements.
• Support compliance with applicable federal, state, local, healthcare, building, and life-safety regulations.
• Work with regulatory agencies and officials, including CMS, the South Dakota Department of Health, the South Dakota Board of Pharmacy, and local fire/life-safety authorities, as needed.
• Coordinate final inspections, testing, commissioning, punch-list completion, and project closeout.
• Ensure warranties, manuals, as-built drawings, equipment documentation, and other required project records are properly maintained.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong project management, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities in an active healthcare environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with leadership, contractors, vendors, and internal departments.
• Ability to read and understand architectural, engineering, construction, and equipment documentation.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, project scheduling tools, and standard office software.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to identify and elevate safety, regulatory, budget, or project risks.
• Experience with healthcare construction, facility projects, capital improvement projects, or a related field is preferred.

This position works in an active healthcare environment and requires regular coordination with hospital departments, contractors, vendors, and project partners. The role may require walking through active construction areas and attending project meetings or site inspections.

Requirements

Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Project Management, or a closely related field is preferred.

Certifications: A current , and in good standing, state PE license and/or PMP certification is highly preferred.

Core Experience: 3 to 5 years of professional experience in project management, construction management, facilities management, or directly related administrative support required . Demonstrated experience managing capital projects within an occupied healthcare, Critical Access Hospital, or long-term care environment is highly preferred .

Summary

Fall River Health Services (FRHS) is a comprehensive, non-profit healthcare system dedicated to delivering patient-focused care to Hot Springs, South Dakota, and the surrounding areas. As one of the largest employers in Fall River County, our independent network includes a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, a 24-hour emergency room, the Seven Sisters Living Center nursing home, and the Fall River Rural Health Clinic. Our team of professional caregivers is deeply committed to supporting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our patients and families while keeping 'Our Community at Heart . '