Owner's Project Manager

Vertex; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental plan

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vertex Companies, LLC is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead complex healthcare and higher education construction programs from feasibility through occupancy. You will act as the client’s day-to-day liaison, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and driving projects to on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining the highest quality standards.

The role requires deep healthcare project experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage risk, budgets, and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience, or 11 years with no degree.
• Experience managing multiple healthcare projects and higher education campuses.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and lead project teams.
• Strong leadership, mentorship, and independent work capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams, manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Coordinate risk management, procurement, and stakeholder communication.
• Administer contracts, changes, and project billing per requirements.
• Maintain schedules and budgets, escalating issues to leadership.
• Support business development and client relationship expansion.
• Travel as needed to support project and client needs.

Skills

Healthcare projects

Client relationships

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Procore

Job description

Description

Company Description

The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a $180M global consulting firm that integrates strategic advisory, project management, and dispute resolution services for organizations facing complex challenges in a world of risk. We embody our core values of embracing lifelong learning, operating with urgency, maximizing value, and driving collaboration to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and communities. Join us if you are looking for a career that offers you a chance to love what you do and deliver meaningful impact.

In August 2025, The VERTEX Companies, LLC (VERTEX) acquired ADAMS Management Services Corporation (ADAMS), a nationally recognized leader in healthcare program and project management. For nearly 40 years, ADAMS has built its reputation on healthcare specialization, trusted client relationships, and a hands‑on approach that gets results. By joining forces, we’ve created one of the most comprehensive healthcare consulting platforms in the industry. VERTEX brings the scale and depth of a global professional services firm — spanning forensics, construction project advisory, and regulatory consulting — while ADAMS adds unparalleled sector expertise. Together, we offer healthcare organizations a single, integrated partner to de‑risk complex projects, ensure compliance and operational readiness, and deliver lasting value at every stage of the project lifecycle.

Job Description

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for the successful planning, execution, and delivery of construction projects, with a primary focus on healthcare, and an integrated emphasis on higher education environments. This role serves as the client’s day‑to‑day representative and trusted advisor, leading multiple projects through all phases from feasibility and design through construction and occupancy. The ideal candidate brings strong healthcare‑sector experience—ideally including healthcare facilities within higher education campuses—along with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage complex projects while balancing schedule, budget, quality, and stakeholder expectations in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Core Responsibilities

Business Development, Leadership, Management

• Serve as a key contributor to client relationship management, supporting Directors in retaining and expanding existing engagements and pursuing new opportunities.
• Support business development efforts through proposal development, interview participation, and opportunity responses.
• Identify opportunities to expand services within healthcare and higher education client relationships.
• Assist leadership in meeting annual practice goals by supporting utilization targets, backlog growth, and profitable project execution.
• Lead assigned project teams in establishing and driving toward defined project objectives and key results (OKRs).
• Represent the firm internally and externally with professionalism, integrity, and a strong service‑oriented mindset.
• Travel as required to support project, client, and team needs.

Operations

• Manage day‑to‑day project activities across all phases, from feasibility and design through construction and occupancy.
• Serve as the client’s primary day‑to‑day point of contact and trusted advisor.
• Lead and coordinate all aspects of project delivery, including scope, schedule, budget, cost control, cash flow, quality, procurement, communications, risk management, and stakeholder coordination.
• Maintain primary responsibility for project schedules and budgets; proactively manage risks and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Administer contracts, change management, and project billing in accordance with contractual and firm requirements.
• Manage and lead multiple concurrent projects and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ensure consistent quality control of deliverables and adherence to firm standards.
• Proactively elevate project, operational, or client concerns to assigned Director as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, safety requirements, and company policies.
• Promote a culture of safety both in‑house and on‑site, in alignment with corporate safety policies.
• Support cross‑functional collaboration to achieve shared project and practice goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience, a Master's degree and 6 years of related experience, or 11 years of related experience and no degree.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a consulting or owner’s representative environment.
• Strong experience delivering healthcare projects required; experience with healthcare facilities on higher education campuses strongly preferred.
• Experience delivering higher education projects strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and lead project teams effectively.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience mentoring and overseeing direct reports.
• Ability to work independently while effectively taking direction from senior leadership.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of construction project delivery, including budgeting, scheduling, cost control, contract administration, and risk management.
• Experience managing projects in occupied or sensitive environments (e.g., active hospitals, academic medical centers, higher education campuses, or similar facilities).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform consistently under tight deadlines and high‑pressure conditions.
• High emotional intelligence and a collaborative, team‑oriented approach.
• Proficiency with standard business software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe).
• Working knowledge of scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project preferred.
• Familiarity with construction project management platforms such as Procore, Newforma, Bluebeam, or similar systems preferred.
• Strong technology and document management capabilities.

Additional Information

At VERTEX, we invest in top talent with a highly competitive total compensation package designed to reward performance and support long‑term success. Total compensation includes a base salary and a performance‑based discretionary bonus program. Our comprehensive benefits package offers multiple healthcare and dental plan options, as well as company‑paid Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, and Long‑Term Disability coverage—ensuring peace of mind for you and your family.

We offer a 401(k) plan with immediate matching and full vesting, empowering employees to build financial security from day one. Additional benefits include Flexible Spending Accounts, a robust Employee Assistance Program, and a suite of exclusive perks that enhance everyday life.

The salary ranges for this role are as follows:

$115,000 - $277,000 USD annually (Geographical Tier A - Sample Locations: Irvine CA, Middlesex NJ, Tacoma WA, Boston, Alexandria)

$106,000 - $254,000 USD annually (Geographical Tier B - Sample Locations - Baltimore, Chicago, Anchorage, Portland)

$96,000 - $231,000 USD annually (Geographical Tier C - Sample Locations - Atlanta, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Miami)

$91,000 - $220,000 USD annually (Geographical Tier D - Sample Locations - Mississippi, Mobile AL, Bowling Green KY, Tulsa)

Time away matters—so we provide a generous paid time off program, including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays (with prorated options for eligible part‑time employees).

At VERTEX, growth never stops. Our signature “Lifetime of Learning” program offers tuition reimbursement and personalized support for employees pursuing advanced education—helping you sharpen your skills and accelerate your career.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.