Project Manager-Design and Construction Senior

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Indiana University Health is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Design and Construction in Indianapolis. This role leads complex healthcare construction projects with high autonomy, coordinating designers, contractors, and vendors to meet strict safety and quality standards.

You will develop budgets, schedules, and procurement strategies, provide regular reporting to leadership, and mentor team members while ensuring adherence to NFPA and IDOH regulations alike.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture or related field is required.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience.
• Certificate in Healthcare is preferred.
• Knowledge of business, management, finance, and project cost control techniques.
• Awareness of NFPA Life Safety Code, IDOH regulations including FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities, IBC, and ADA.
• Proficiency with eBuilder, Oracle, Power BI, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Office.

Responsabilidades

• Lead complex construction projects with high autonomy and strategic insight.
• Develop estimates and comprehensive budgets; create and manage project schedules.
• Direct procurement strategies and coordinate designers, contractors, and vendors.
• Provide regular cost forecasting and reporting to D&C leadership; ensure safety compliance and quality delivery.
• Oversee turnover deliverables (record drawings, warranties) and support training and development.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Cost control

Budgeting

Regulations

Stakeholder management

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in construction management/engineering/architecture

Healthcare certificate (preferred)

Herramientas

eBuilder

Oracle

Power BI

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Project Manager-Design and Construction Senior

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Design and Construction team in the role of Project Manager-Design and Construction Senior.

This is an onsite position located in Indianapolis, Indiana, travelling throughout the state as needed.

Description

The Senior Project Manager leads complex construction projects with a high degree of autonomy, strategic insight, and operational leadership. This individual contributor drives departmental improvement initiatives, mentors team members, and represents the Design and Construction (D&C) department with professionalism across all levels of IU Health leadership. They motivate teams, guide project strategy, and ensure adherence to organizational goals. This person oversees project performance across all phases of project delivery - Initiation, Planning, Execution, and Closeout - ensuring quality delivery, financial stewardship, and full compliance with safety requirements that protect patients, staff, visitors, and contractors.

The Senior Project Manager’s responsibilities include developing estimates and comprehensive budgets, creating and managing project schedules, leading meetings, and directing procurement strategies. They ensure seamless coordination among designers, contractors, and vendors, mitigate conflicts, and maintain detailed documentation throughout the project lifecycle. This person provides regular reporting to D&C leadership, manages cost forecasting, and oversees turnover deliverables such as record drawings and warranties. They also support broader team functions, reprioritize workload as needed, assist with training and development, and promote adherence to the IU Health Safety Program, contributing to a collaborative and high performing project environment.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Director-Design and Construction Portfolio

Direct Reports: None

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, an engineering discipline, architecture or other related field is required.
• Requires 7-10 years of relevant experience.
• Certificate in Healthcare is preferred.
• Requires knowledge of business, management, finance, and project cost control techniques.
• Requires comprehension of applicable regulations, such as the NFPA Life Safety Code, IDOH Regulations including the FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities, International Building Code, and Americans with Disability Act.
• Requires the ability to utilize software programs and templates including but not limited to: eBuilder, Oracle, Power BI, Smartsheet, and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Requires the ability to excel in strategic planning and leadership, balancing overall perspective and project delivery.
• Must be comfortable leading engagements with all levels of leadership while representing the department professionally and positively.
• Requires strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire others, and is capable of training, leading, and mentoring.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.