Project Manager - Healthcare Construction - Houston, TX

Upgrade Resources; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care including vision andDental

Employer-matched 401(k)

Wellness reimbursement

Paid holidays and time off

Additional voluntary benefits

Advancement path to Senior PM

Job summary

Upgrade Resources is seeking a Project Manager to lead ground-up healthcare construction in Baton Rouge, LA, starting in Houston. You will oversee buyout, then be on-site for 18–24 months, returning to Houston afterward for ongoing healthcare work.

You will manage budgets, schedules, RFIs/submittals, and client communications, while supervising junior staff and coordinating with the field team to ensure safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree preferred; in lieu of degree, additional work experience acceptable.
• 5+ years of commercial construction experience with a GC.
• Experience in ground-up healthcare or medical facility construction.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Mastery of reading and interpreting construction drawings.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Procore, Adobe, Bluebeam, and JD Edwards.
• Willingness to support buyout in Houston and be on-site in Baton Rouge for full duration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adherence to safety standards and ensure required documentation is filed.
• Create and manage project budgets for all assigned projects.
• Collaborate on pre-construction RFP packages.
• Lead meetings, set milestones, and prepare monthly owner reports.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, pay applications, and change orders.
• Schedule projects, ensure quality control, and manage logistics.
• Execute efficient project closeout processes.
• Engage with customers to discuss needs and solutions.
• Supervise assistant project staff and safety team members.
• Collaborate with superintendent and site operations teams throughout the project life.
• Coach and develop junior staff.
• Maintain and grow client relationships.

Skills

Construction management

Project leadership

Reading drawings

Time management

Team leadership

Education

Four-year degree in construction/engineering/business

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Procore

Adobe

Bluebeam

JD Edwards

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager - Healthcare Construction - Houston, TX

Location: Houston, TX (Home Office) | Baton Rouge, LA (On-site, 18 to 24 month project assignment)Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $110,000 - $120,000 Annually+ $30,000 Guaranteed Minimum Annual Bonus

Company Introduction

This position is with one of the ten largest general contractors in the nation, a privately held firm headquartered in the Washington, DC area with 16 offices coast to coast and more than 3,300 team members. For nearly 90 years the company has delivered complex core and shell construction, renovations, and interior fit-outs across healthcare, mission critical, life science, government, hospitality, and corporate markets, and has more than doubled in size over the past two years on the strength of repeat clients and a national project footprint.

The company invests heavily in innovation, research and development, and construction technology, and is consistently recognized as a top place to work in the industry. Team members are given real ownership of their projects, clear paths to advancement, and a culture built on trust with clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. This is a growing team where your skills matter and your future is built to last.

Role Overview

The Project Manager develops, coordinates, implements, and manages all facets necessary to construct a ground-up healthcare project in Baton Rouge on time, within budget, and to the quality specified. The PM provides leadership and serves as the liaison between project team members to promote the interest of both the business and the client in all matters, and is the primary leader for the construction project.

This role starts in Houston, supporting project buyout through mid-January. From there, the Project Manager will be on-site in Baton Rouge for the duration of the project, approximately 18 to 24 months. When the project wraps, the Project Manager returns to the Houston office, where a strong pipeline of healthcare work is waiting.

Core Responsibilities

• Maintain adherence to company standards of safety and ensure that required documentation is filed.
• Create and manage the project budget for all assigned projects.
• Develop and collaborate on the pre-construction RFP package.
• Conduct project meetings, set milestones, and formulate monthly owner reports.
• Establish job processes including RFIs, submittals, and pay applications; approve pay applications and negotiate subcontract change orders.
• Perform project scheduling, ensure project quality control, and establish overall project logistics.
• Manage the closeout process efficiently.
• Contact new and existing customers to discuss their needs and explain how those needs can be met by specific company services.
• Supervise assistant operations support roles such as assistant project managers, administrative assistants, MEP managers, and safety team members.
• Collaborate with the project superintendent and site operations team throughout the life of the project.
• Coach, train, and educate assistant-level operations team members.
• Sustain existing client relationships and develop new client relationships.

Required Background

• Four-year degree from an accredited university with a concentration in construction, engineering, or business strongly preferred; in lieu of a degree, additional work experience is acceptable
• 5+ years of experience in commercial construction, including experience with a commercial general contractor
• Previous experience in a project management role on ground-up healthcare or medical facility construction
• Ability to execute multiple projects simultaneously
• Mastery of reading, interpreting, and updating construction drawings
• Ability to master sector- and project-specific software systems including Microsoft Office (Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), Procore, Adobe, Bluebeam, and JD Edwards
• Knowledge of current market conditions including pricing conventions and trends
• Ability to organize necessary resources including people, tools, and time to meet tight deadlines and achieve desired results
• Willingness to support buyout in Houston, be on-site in Baton Rouge, LA for the full duration of the project, and return to the Houston office upon completion

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonuses
• Premium health care coverage including vision and dental
• Employer-matched 401(k)
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Paid holidays and time off
• Additional voluntary benefits and leave types
• Path for advancement into Senior Project Manager and leadership roles