Project Manager

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Leave benefits

Job summary

Central State Hospital in Petersburg, Virginia, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead the activation of a new state-of-the-art hospital and the transition from the current facility. Working with the COO, you will coordinate people, processes, systems, vendors, and operations to safely open the new hospital.

This restricted position is funded for two to three years, with focus on cross-functional readiness, regulatory compliance, and ensuring patient safety throughout the transition.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare construction or hospital transition projects.
• Ability to coordinate multi-department initiatives.
• Familiarity with OSHA, CMS, Joint Commission standards.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, risk logs.
• Coordinate hospital activation, move sequencing, go-live activities.
• Lead cross-functional teams for operational readiness.
• Collaborate with leadership, construction teams, architects, contractors, vendors, regulators.
• Coordinate equipment installation, staff orientation, workflow redesign, inspection readiness.
• Monitor risks, budgets, vendor deliverables, milestones.
• Prepare executive reports, dashboards, briefings, communications.
• Support patient safety and continuity of care during transition.

Skills

Project management

Healthcare construction

Stakeholder coordination

Regulatory readiness

Scheduling & risk management

Tools

Project management software

Reporting tools

Job description

Title: Project Manager

State Role Title:19223

Hiring Range: $100,000 - $125,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:Central State Hospital

Agency Website:https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/csh/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Join Our Team at Central State Hospital

Central State Hospital is seeking an experienced Project Manager to help lead a once-in-a-career initiative: the activation of our new state-of-the-art hospital and the operational transition from our existing facility.

This is not a traditional project management role. Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer, the Project Manager will coordinate the people, processes, systems, vendors, and operational activities necessary to safely and successfully open the new hospital.

This is a restricted position with funding anticipated for approximately two to three years based on the duration of the new hospital activation and transition project.

About Central State Hospital

Central State Hospital (CSH), located in Petersburg, Virginia, is a 277-bed, Joint Commission-accredited psychiatric inpatient facility serving individuals with complex behavioral health needs. Since opening in 1870, CSH has proudly served the citizens of the Commonwealth through individualized, recovery-focused care.

This is an exciting time to join CSH as we prepare to open a new, modern hospital designed to support high-quality care and an enhanced environment for patients and employees.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, risk logs, and performance-tracking tools.
• Coordinate hospital activation, move sequencing, departmental relocation, and go-live activities.
• Lead cross-functional teams to support operational readiness across clinical, administrative, and support services.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership, construction teams, architects, contractors, vendors, and regulatory partners.
• Coordinate equipment installation, testing, staff orientation, workflow redesign, and inspection readiness.
• Monitor project risks, budgets, vendor deliverables, and contractual milestones.
• Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, briefings, and stakeholder communications.
• Help ensure patient safety and continuity of care throughout the transition.

What We’re Looking For

Skills and experience required:

We seek a candidate with construction project management experience, including managing complex initiatives involving multiple departments, stakeholders, and competing priorities. We also seek the following:

• Progressive experience in healthcare operations, healthcare construction project management, hospital transition planning, or a comparable complex infrastructure environment
• Experience coordinating large-scale, multi-department initiatives
• Experience working with OSHA, CMS, Joint Commission, or comparable regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of project scheduling, risk management, performance tracking, and regulatory readiness
• Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, communication, conflict-resolution, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with project management software, reporting tools, and other technology used to coordinate complex projects

Bonus points if you have:

• Formal project management training
• Organizational project management experience
• Experience with hospital construction or facility activation
• Knowledge of healthcare operations, accreditation, licensure, and regulatory readiness

PMP certification is not required.

Why Work at Central State Hospital?

At Central State Hospital, you can build a rewarding public-service career while contributing to the care and recovery of individuals with complex behavioral health needs. Employees benefit from a collaborative team environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the stability of employment with the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Eligible salaried employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Health insurance plan options
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employer-paid group life insurance
• Virginia Retirement System retirement benefits
• Voluntary deferred compensation savings
• Fourteen+ Paid holidays
• Annual leave
• Sick leave and family and personal leave
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Employee Assistance Program services
• Employee wellness programs
• Employee discount programs
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, based on individual circumstances

For additional information, visit the DHRM State Employee Resources webpage.