Senior Healthcare Construction Project Lead

Nemours; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager for our Nemours Children's Health team in Jacksonville, Florida. You will lead design and construction projects from concept to occupancy, managing budgets, schedules, and safety across the enterprise in North Florida.

You will coordinate with planning staff, facilities, and clinicians to ensure timely delivery and high-quality results, including on-site management, compliance with healthcare codes, and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field is required or significant healthcare PM experience in lieu of degree.
• PE or Architect registration is preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience as owner’s representative on healthcare facilities or similar.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills with high-level administration.
• Knowledge of NFPA 99, FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction, NFPA 101, etc.
• Familiarity with design/construction contracting methods and AIA standard agreements.
• Microsoft Office proficiency; experience with e-Builder and Microsoft Project or scheduling software preferred.
• Ability to represent the department professionally and work in a collaborative team.
• Normal schedule Monday–Friday 8am–5pm; on-call for emergencies 24/7.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects from concept to turnover and occupancy, ranging from under $20k to $50M+.
• Determine project delivery methods and assemble design consultant teams; lead RFP or bidding.
• Establish conceptual budgets and master schedules using e-Builder; track budgets and schedules and review change orders.
• Review drawings to ensure quality and code compliance; lead design reviews with stakeholders on healthcare codes and standards.
• Coordinate activities with hospital staff to minimize impact on families and patients; hold regular meetings with stakeholders and end users.
• Present projects for PCRA/ICRA review; coordinate with Facilities, Safety, and Infection Prevention departments.
• Manage completion, turnover, and closeout; oversee contractors, subcontractors, and vendors for quality, cost, and safety; ensure inspections and certifications.
• Communicate project goals and risks to stakeholders and Administration; propose countermeasures.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

e-Builder

Microsoft Project

Scheduling software

Job description

Nemours is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager for our Nemours Children's Health team in Jacksonville, Florida. You will lead design and construction projects from concept to occupancy, managing budgets, schedules, and safety across the enterprise in North Florida.

You will coordinate with planning staff, facilities, and clinicians to ensure timely delivery and high-quality results, including on-site management, compliance with healthcare codes, and stakeholder communication.