Project Manager - Planning & Construction

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Construction Project Manager at Brigham and Women's Hospital will lead planning, coordination, and delivery of hospital construction projects from concept to occupancy, working with hospital leaders, architects, contractors, and regulators to meet high safety and quality standards.

You will develop comprehensive project plans, manage budgets, oversee contracts, ensure regulatory compliance, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders to keep schedules on track and projects within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction-related field required.
• 2–3 years of hospital or healthcare construction project experience.
• Experience coordinating with architects, contractors and regulatory partners.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations and safety standards.
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
• Effective communication with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans with scope, schedules, and budgets.
• Oversee budgets and financial objectives.
• Lead contract selection and management with architects and contractors.
• Coordinate construction activities per plans and quality standards.
• Develop schedules, milestones, risks, and bottlenecks.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety standards.
• Act as liaison among hospital leadership, contractors, and regulators.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning, and closeout.

Skills

Project planning

Budget management

Contract management

Construction oversight

Healthcare regulations

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Leadership

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Construction management software

Project scheduling tools

Job description

We're seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and successful delivery of construction projects that support high-quality healthcare environments. In this role, you'll oversee projects from concept through completion, working closely with hospital leaders, architects, contractors, and regulatory partners to ensure facilities are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

Patient Care: No

What You'll Do

• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Create and oversee project budgets, ensuring financial objectives are achieved.
• Lead the selection, negotiation, and management of contracts with architects, construction firms, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Direct and coordinate construction activities to ensure work is completed according to approved plans, specifications, and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, identifying key milestones, risks, and potential bottlenecks.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including healthcare construction requirements and safety standards.
• Serve as a key point of contact for project stakeholders, facilitating communication among hospital leadership, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate final inspections, testing, commissioning, and project closeout activities to ensure a seamless transition to occupancy.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field required.

Experience

• 2-3 years of experience managing construction projects within hospital or healthcare facility environments required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency with construction management software and project scheduling tools.
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulations, building codes, and construction safety standards.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and project leadership skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Effective problem-solving, decision-making, and risk-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus on quality, budget, and schedule objectives.

*Pay Range indicated is minimum - mid-level range for the position*

Physical Requirements

• Sitting Constantly (67-100%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.