Senior Construction Project Manager

Jobtailor; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex healthcare capital construction programs. Responsibilities include initiating through occupancy, directing planning, design, construction, commissioning, and activation with cross-functional teams and regulators.

The role requires strong budget, risk, and contract management, and leadership across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in healthcare environments, regulatory coordination, and a proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Business Management, Construction Management or Engineering.
• At least six years of Construction Management or Program Management experience.
• Over four years leading complex healthcare construction projects with cross-functional teams.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License is required.
• Experience coordinating with authorities and accrediting agencies (AHJs).

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of complex capital construction and renovation projects from initiation through occupancy and closeout.
• Direct project planning, design, construction, commissioning, and activation activities.
• Establish project objectives, milestones, priorities, and performance expectations.
• Monitor progress, mitigate risks, and resolve issues affecting scope, schedule, budget, or operations.
• Ensure safe, timely, budget-compliant delivery aligned with healthcare and construction standards.
• Develop and maintain budgets, schedules, cost forecasts, cash flows, and controls.
• Review and negotiate contractor proposals, vendor quotes, and consultant agreements.
• Prepare budget updates, financial analyses, and forecasts; present to leadership.
• Serve as liaison among project teams, hospital leadership, clinical departments, consultants, and regulators.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and coordinate construction with affected departments to minimize disruptions.
• Lead cross-functional teams; mentor Project Managers and Coordinators.
• Administer contracts, purchase orders, amendments, and change orders.
• Manage permitting, inspections, and regulatory approvals; ensure compliance with Life Safety Code and building codes.

Skills

Construction Management

Project Management Methodologies

Regulatory Compliance

Budget Management

Healthcare Construction

Leadership

Stakeholder Communication

Team Leadership

Risk Management

Change Order Management

Financial Performance Monitoring

Contract Administration

Project Documentation

Design and Construction Principles

Multidisciplinary Team Leadership

Capital Construction ProjectManagement

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

E-Builder

Project Management Software

Job description

• Lead all phases of complex capital construction and renovation projects from initiation through occupancy and closeout
• Direct project planning, design, construction, commissioning, and activation activities
• Establish project objectives, milestones, priorities, and performance expectations
• Monitor progress and identify, mitigate, and resolve risks affecting scope, schedule, budget, quality, or operations
• Ensure safe, timely, budget-compliant delivery aligned with healthcare and construction standards
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, cost forecasts, cash flow projections, and project controls
• Evaluate scope requirements and manage change orders
• Monitor expenditures, commitments, and financial performance
• Review and negotiate contractor proposals, vendor quotations, and consultant agreements
• Prepare and present budget updates, financial analyses, and project forecasts
• Serve as primary liaison among project teams, hospital leadership, clinical departments, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and coordinate construction with affected departments to minimize disruptions
• Manage external consultant, architect, engineer, contractor, and vendor relationships
• Provide project status, risk, milestone, operational impact, and mitigation communications
• Lead, guide, and mentor Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and other team members
• Lead cross-functional teams and establish accountability for deliverables
• Coordinate internal and external resources
• Facilitate meetings, assign responsibilities, track action items, and monitor commitments
• Resolve project issues, conflicts, resource constraints, and operational barriers
• Administer contracts, purchase orders, amendments, and change orders
• Oversee consultant selection, contractor bidding, contract awards, and vendor management
• Manage permitting, inspections, and regulatory approvals
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, Life Safety Code, building codes, accreditation standards, and organizational policies
• Maintain project documentation, including contracts, drawings, specifications, meeting records, and closeout materials
• Develop standardized project management processes, tools, templates, and reporting methodologies
• Improve project delivery, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction through process enhancements
• Create and maintain departmental policies, procedures, guidelines, and training materials
• Promote project management, construction administration, and regulatory compliance best practices
• Participate in strategic planning and long‑term capital project and facility improvement programs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Business Management, Construction Management, Engineering or related field
• Six (6) years of Construction Management or Program Management experience
• At least four (4) years leading complex healthcare construction, renovation, or infrastructure projects with cross‑functional teams
• Valid Florida Driver’s License required
• Experience managing regulatory compliance and coordinating with authorities and accrediting agencies, including Fire Marshal, Code Enforcement, AHCA, CMMS, The Joint Commission (TJC), and other Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)
• Any combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered
• Advanced knowledge of design and construction project management principles, practices, and procedures
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools
• Experience using project management and construction management software; proficiency with Microsoft Project and E‑Builder is preferred
• Ability to lead multiple concurrent projects and multidisciplinary teams
• Experience managing multiple simultaneous capital construction projects with individual project values over $5 million
• Ability to lead and coordinate teams of four or more project professionals and technical resources
• Preferred experience managing large‑scale healthcare capital construction programs, including projects involving occupied patient care environments

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading complex capital construction projects within healthcare environments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and effective stakeholder communication. Proficient in project management methodologies, budget management, and team leadership to drive successful project outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Construction Management
• Project Management Methodologies
• Regulatory Compliance
• Budget Management
• Healthcare Construction

Hard Skills

• Project Planning
• Risk Management
• Change Order Management
• Financial Performance Monitoring
• Contract Administration
• Project Documentation
• Design and Construction Principles
• Multidisciplinary Team Leadership
• Capital Construction Project Management
• Process Improvement

Soft Skills

• Stakeholder Communication
• Team Leadership
• Conflict Resolution
• Mentoring
• Facilitation

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Valid Florida Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

• Healthcare Regulations
• Life Safety Code
• Building Codes
• Accreditation Standards
• Authorities Having Jurisdiction

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Project
• E‑Builder
• Project Management Software