Planning Design & Construction Project Manager

Hesni; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 62,804 - 102,204; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Chicago is seeking a Construction Project Manager to oversee both new and remodeled healthcare projects. The successful candidate will manage projects from initial approval through to closeout, ensuring compliance with regulations and effective coordination among teams. A Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering or construction management and four years of healthcare experience are required. The role demands leadership and a commitment to delivering projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in healthcare construction or renovation.
• Experience in coordinating owner and consultant activities.
• Manage up to $15M in capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage new and remodeled healthcare projects from approval to closeout.
• Set and monitor overall project goals and document them.
• Conduct and document weekly project meetings.

Skills

Healthcare construction/renovation

Project management

Ability to read and interpret plans

Coordination of activities

Education

Bachelor of Science in architecture/engineering/construction management

Job description

Planning Design & Construction Project Manager

Rush University Medical Center

Job Posting Feb. 17, 2026

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Capital Projects

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $45.59 - $74.19 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:

Construction Project Manager will provide project-based direction to projects related to Rush University Medical Center entities. The Construction Project Manager ensures that every aspect of the project’s goals is achieved in accordance with the contract requirements and exercise discretion/judgment in dealing with varied departments and contractor groups. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other Information:

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in architecture/engineering/construction management or equivalent.
• Four years’ experience in healthcare construction/renovation.
• Experience in coordinating owner and consultant activities.
• Able to develop basic construction schedules.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Ability to manage up to $15M in capital projects at a given time.

Responsibilities:

• Manage $1M in capital projects
• Responsible for managing new and remodeled healthcare projects from initial approval through construction closeout.
• Set and monitor overall goals and objectives of the Project and document with Project Execution Plans.
• Assist in consultant and contractor selection.
• Develop and maintain Project Action Logs and assure all commitments are met.
• Primary responsibility for managing documentation of all aspects of the project.
• Conduct and document weekly project meetings with all team members.
• Interface with management to update project reports with particular emphasis on schedule, budget, cost reports, change orders, and project projections.
• Primary responsibility for complete understanding of plans, specifications, codes, regulations and assure that the Project and project team are in strict compliance.
• Initiate and process contract requisitions and invoices.
• Assume total responsibility for delivering projects on time and within budget, with expected results.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.