Project Manager - Healthcare

Okland Construction Co., Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and bonus incentives

401(k) with employer match

Holistic benefits including medical and dental

Tenure awards like pro sports tickets

Recognition in industry awards

Job summary

Okland Construction Co., Inc. is seeking a Project Manager with expertise in healthcare construction to lead complex projects that improve community health and safety. You will ensure on-time project delivery while fostering collaboration among various stakeholders, including clients and design teams.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of experience in healthcare projects valued over $30 million, demonstrating your commitment to excellence in construction management. We offer competitive pay, extensive benefits, and a culture recognized among the Best Places to Work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years managing healthcare construction projects.
• Knowledge of clean room standards and air quality control.
• Experience implementing infection control measures.
• Familiarity with complex medical system integration.
• Understanding of life safety requirements in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of healthcare construction projects.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Manage RFIs, ASIs, and project documentation.
• Develop detailed CPM schedules with superintendents.
• Mentor project engineers and junior team members.

Skills

Healthcare construction management

Clean room protocols

Infection prevention measures

Medical equipment coordination

Life safety systems understanding

Client-focused approach

Strong communication skills

Blueprint and specification interpretation

Job description

Okland Construction Co., Inc. - Tempe, AZ 85285

Job Description

Overview

At Okland, we exist to create remarkable experiences not just through the projects we deliver, but in the way we show up for our clients, partners, and each other every day. We believe that how we build is just as important as what we build, and our purpose is rooted in people. We are a commercial general contractor and construction management company with more than 1,200 team members and a track record of delivering some of the most complex and high‑profile projects in the country, from semiconductor and healthcare facilities to professional sports venues and high‑end hospitality. Founded in 1918 in Salt Lake City, we have grown steadily across Utah, Arizona, and Idaho and we are building not only projects but careers, capabilities, and momentum for the future. We are looking for passionate, driven people who want to be part of it.

About this Opportunity

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in healthcare construction? Join Okland Construction to lead high‑impact healthcare projects that demand precision, collaboration, and excellence. You will work with visionary clients and innovative design teams, helping deliver complex facilities that improve lives. If you have a strong track record in healthcare construction and are motivated to elevate the building process through collaboration and problem‑solving, and if you are ready to grow your career in a values‑driven environment where relationships matter, we want to talk with you!

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of healthcare construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring on‑time, on‑budget delivery with exceptional quality and safety.
• Build trusted relationships with owners, architects, consultants, and trade partners to maintain alignment and clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage RFIs, ASIs, CCDs, submittals, permits, change orders, and closeout documentation with a proactive and organized approach.
• Develop and maintain detailed CPM schedules (Primavera P6) in collaboration with superintendents and schedulers.
• Collaborate closely with field teams to support seamless execution of work, including coordination of long‑lead procurement and self‑perform operations.
• Oversee subcontractor management from buyout through project completion, including scope development, coordination, and performance tracking.
• Mentor and develop project engineers and junior team members through ongoing feedback, coaching, and performance reviews.
• Coordinate with estimating and accounting teams to manage project budgets, forecasts, billing, and cost controls.
• Represent Okland in OAC meetings and internal project reviews, ensuring all project stakeholders are informed and aligned.
• Support preconstruction efforts, project pursuits, and business development by contributing your expertise and insights.

Qualifications

• Industry Expertise: Minimum of 7 years managing commercial healthcare construction projects, with experience leading jobs valued at $30 million or more.
• Clean Room Management: Knowledge of clean room protocols and air quality control essential to healthcare environments.
• Infection Control: Demonstrated experience implementing infection prevention measures and maintaining safe work zones during active healthcare operations.
• Medical Equipment Coordination: Familiarity with integrating complex medical systems and working closely with hospital staff and equipment vendors.
• Life Safety Systems: Understanding of life safety features, including fire protection, egress, and code compliance in clinical settings.
• Hospital Access Regulations: Ability to meet access requirements such as background checks, vaccinations, and credentialing.
• Solution‑Oriented Mindset: A proactive, client‑focused approach to challenges and change management.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to clearly convey technical information and build lasting relationships across project teams.
• Technical Proficiency: Competence in interpreting blueprints, contracts, specifications, and CPM schedules.

What We Offer

• Award‑winning culture consistently recognized by Best Places to Work in Arizona, Utah, and Idaho.
• Competitive pay with weekly paychecks, salary, bonus incentives, and a 401(k) with employer match.
• Holistic benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability Insurance; financial literacy resources; and an Employee Assistant Program including legal and mental health support.
• Perks: Tenure awards including pro sports tickets, fitness memberships, travel vouchers, and paid work anniversary sabbaticals.
• Recognition: Our projects are consistently honored with awards from AIA, ENR, AGC, and more.

Physical Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The employee must also frequently inspect the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.

EEO Statement

Okland is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, Okland also has a strong corporate commitment to inclusion.

Visa and Sponsorship

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B, O‑1, CPT, OT, etc.). Unless specifically stated in this job posting, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.