Senior Construction Manager - SHC

Stanford Health Care; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 202,069,123 - 267,714,518; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care in Pleasanton, CA is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead planning, coordination and financial control for multiple complex healthcare projects. You will ensure safe, on-time, on-budget delivery while meeting regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Facilities Planning, Engineering, Activations and Operations, driving safety programs, and maintaining strong communication with leadership on scope, schedule, risks and budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field preferred.
• Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in healthcare construction or complex occupied environments.
• Knowledge of California healthcare regulations and OSHPD/HCAI considerations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day construction execution across multiple projects from planning through closeout.
• Collaborate with Facilities Planning, Design, Engineering, Activations and Operations.
• Drive safety program coordination with EHS and site teams.
• Identify and resolve field issues to maintain schedule and minimize disruption.
• Track project performance using PMWeb, Bluebeam, PlanGrid, and MS Office.

Skills

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Lean construction

Project management

Field tools

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

PMWeb

Bluebeam

PlanGrid

Job description

Job Overview

Senior Construction Manager responsible for leading the planning, coordination, execution and financial control of multiple complex healthcare construction projects at Stanford Health Care in Pleasanton, CA and other Bay Area sites. This role focuses on ensuring safe, on‑schedule, on‑budget delivery while maintaining compliance with mandatory regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day construction execution across multiple projects from planning through closeout.
• Collaborate with SHC Facilities Planning and Design, Facilities Engineering, Activations and Business Operations.
• Drive safety program coordination including ICRA, PCRA, and ILSM in partnership with Environmental Health & Safety.
• Identify and resolve field issues quickly to maintain schedule and minimize operational disruption.
• Track and communicate project performance using tools such as PMWeb, Bluebeam, and PlanGrid.
• Provide clear, concise updates to leadership on scope, schedule, risks, and budget.
• Own day‑to‑day project execution, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors, and internal partners to keep projects moving forward.
• Balance competing priorities while maintaining safety, compliance, and quality standards.
• Implement quality control measures, preparing organized and accurate project documentation for reporting.

Qualifications

• 8‑10+ years of construction/project management experience in healthcare or other regulated environments, preferred.
• Experience delivering projects in the $50‑$100M+ range.
• Experience working in or around OSHPD/HCAI projects strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of PMWeb, Bluebeam, PlanGrid, MS PowerPoint and MS Office.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate across diverse stakeholder groups.
• A proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset with a strong focus on safety and execution.

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field preferred).
• Relevant experience in lieu of degree may be considered and is in addition to experience requirements.

Experience

• Five to seven years of progressively responsible and directly related experience supporting construction projects, preferably in healthcare or other complex, occupied environments.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of construction means, methods and sequencing in healthcare environments and the required regulations.
• Demonstrated expertise in site logistics, infection control and field safety protocols specific to California healthcare construction.
• Proven ability to independently resolve complex technical and regulatory challenges in the field.
• Strong proficiency with digital field tools and construction technology, such as mobile QA/QC applications, BIM for field use, drones and robotics.
• Deep understanding of lean construction principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills and ability to make sound, timely decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to mentor and train field staff and junior construction managers.
• Commitment to sustainability, innovation and adoption of emerging practices.
• High degree of initiative, accountability and professional integrity.
• Technologically adept and adaptable.
• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Design Standards.
• Applicable building codes.

C‑I‑CARE Standards

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C‑I‑CARE standards for all patients, families, and toward each other.

C‑I‑CARE Experience Pillars

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care.
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health.
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination in all of its policies and practices. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability.

Base Pay Scale

Generally starting at $70.52 – $93.43 per hour. The salary for the selected candidate will be set based on internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.