Project Manager - Healthcare / Life Sciences

Michael Page; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Gas card

Bonus potential

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Project Manager to join its Irvine team, leading Healthcare and Life Sciences construction projects valued at $10M+. You will oversee preconstruction through closeout, coordinating owners, architects, and subs to deliver complex facilities.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in commercial PM, a background in healthcare/life sciences, and strong contract, scheduling, and budgeting skills. A proactive, team-driven approach is essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of commercial construction project management experience.
• Healthcare and Life Sciences project experience.
• Experience managing projects valued at $10M+.
• HCAI/OSHPD experience preferred.
• Ability to coordinate owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead healthcare/Life Sciences projects from preconstruction through final closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, cost reports, and financial projections.
• Manage contracts, subcontracts, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and other project documentation.
• Coordinate closely with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
• Lead project meetings and maintain clear communication with all project stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress, quality, safety, schedule, and financial performance.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while developing solutions to potential issues.
• Work with field leadership to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Manage client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in preconstruction, estimating, buyout, and project turnover activities.

Skills

Healthcare/Life Sciences construction

Project management

Budgeting & scheduling

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

OSHPD/HCAI familiarity

Job description

A well-established Southern California commercial general contractor is looking to add an experienced Project Manager to its Irvine team. This is an opportunity to lead complex Healthcare and Life Sciences projects valued at $10M+, managing the project from preconstruction through closeout while partnering closely with owners, architects, subcontractors, and internal project teams.

Our client is a privately held, rapidly growing commercial general contractor headquartered in Irvine, California. The company specializes in complex commercial construction across Healthcare, Life Sciences, Higher Education, Senior Living, and other commercial markets, with Healthcare and Life Sciences representing some of its strongest areas of expertise.

The company has built a reputation around strong client relationships, quality project delivery, communication, and a collaborative team environment. Its portfolio includes healthcare facilities, medical offices, laboratories, research facilities, higher education projects, and other technically demanding commercial spaces.

Description

• Lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout.
• Manage projects typically valued at $10M+, with an emphasis on Healthcare and Life Sciences.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, cost reports, and financial projections.
• Manage contracts, subcontracts, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and other project documentation.
• Coordinate closely with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
• Lead project meetings and maintain clear communication with all project stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress, quality, safety, schedule, and financial performance.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while developing solutions to potential issues.
• Work closely with field leadership to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Manage client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in preconstruction, estimating, buyout, and project turnover activities.
• Support business development and client relationship efforts when appropriate.
• Ensure all project requirements, specifications, and regulatory requirements are properly addressed.

Profile

• 4+ years of commercial construction Project Management experience.
• Strong background in Healthcare and/or Life Sciences construction.
• Demonstrated experience successfully managing projects valued at $10M+.
• HCAI/OSHPD experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working on technically complex, highly coordinated construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, scheduling, budgeting, cost control, and project documentation.
• Excellent communication and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to effectively coordinate owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is preferred.
• A proactive, team-oriented approach with the ability to take ownership of projects from start to finish.

Job Offer

• Base salary up to $185,000 depending on experience
• Vehicle allowance + gas card
• Bonus earning potential
  

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