Project Manager - Healthcare

IMC Construction, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IMC Construction is seeking a Project Manager with healthcare construction experience to lead projects from post-bid through closeout. You will be responsible for managing financial performance, ensuring adherence to healthcare regulations, and building strong relationships with all stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have 5–10+ years in commercial construction, particularly in healthcare settings, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. This position requires strong budgeting, scheduling, and relationship-building skills, ensuring successful project execution while maintaining compliance.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in commercial construction, with a strong emphasis on healthcare projects.
• Experience working in occupied healthcare environments (hospitals, medical offices, labs, etc.).
• Familiarity with ICRA, infection control protocols, and healthcare regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead healthcare projects from post-bid through closeout.
• Manage financial performance and oversee change management.
• Ensure adherence to healthcare regulations and standards.

Skills

Healthcare compliance

Budgeting

Scheduling

Cost control

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

At IMC Construction, our Project Managers are leaders who drive projects forward, build strong partnerships, and ensure excellence from preconstruction through closeout. This role sits at the center of our project teams, balancing client relationships, financial performance, and operational execution to deliver outstanding results.

We are seeking a Project Manager with healthcare construction experience who understands the complexities of working in active medical environments and is energized by delivering high-quality, mission-critical projects.

What You'll Do

Lead Healthcare Projects End-to-End:Take ownership of healthcare projects from post-bid through closeout, ensuring alignment between scope, schedule, budget, and client expectations. Successfully manage projects in occupied healthcare environments while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.

Preconstruction & Buyout:Partner with Estimating to support bid packaging, validate project scope, and lead a thorough and strategic buyout process. You’ll ensure subcontractor scopes are complete, competitive, and aligned to prevent gaps or overlaps.

Manage Financial Performance:Translate estimates into project budgets, manage cost controls, and oversee change management. You’ll review subcontractor invoices, prepare owner pay applications, and ensure financial accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.

Schedule & Execution:Develop and actively manage the project schedule. You’ll proactively identify risks, maintain momentum, and ensure materials and trades are delivered on time to keep projects on track or ahead of schedule.

Healthcare Compliance & Coordination:Ensure adherence to healthcare regulations and standards. Coordinate closely with hospital staff, facility teams, and end users to maintain safe, compliant operations.

Build Strong Relationships:Serve as a key point of contact for clients, design teams, and subcontractors. Your ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both written and verbal, will be critical to building trust and driving results.

Safety:Work closely with field leadership and the Safety team to uphold IMC’s “Safety First” culture. Support the development and consistent execution of project-specific safety plans, ensuring a safe and well-managed jobsite for all team members.

Lead & Develop Teams:Guide and support Project Engineers and APMs while fostering strong relationships with subcontractors and vendors. You’ll help elevate team performance and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing project environment.

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• 5–10+ years of experience in commercial construction, with a strong emphasis on healthcare projects
• Experience working in occupied healthcare environments (hospitals, medical offices, labs, etc.)
• Familiarity with ICRA, infection control protocols, and healthcare regulations
• Strong understanding of budgeting, scheduling, and cost control
• Experience leading buyout, subcontract negotiations, and contract administration
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to safety and operational excellence
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a sense of urgency