Senior Healthcare Construction Project Manager (CA)

Safework; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

Safework, a construction management firm, is seeking a Healthcare Project Manager to lead California healthcare construction projects through preconstruction to closeout, ensuring OSHPD/HCAI compliance, budget adherence, and schedule fidelity.

The role requires coordinating with clients, design teams, contractors, and hospital staff, leading meetings, managing risk, and mentoring junior staff with a patient-safety and operational-excellence focus.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive PM experience; 3–5 years in healthcare California projects.
• Strong knowledge of California Building Code and Title 24.
• Proficiency with MS Project, Bluebeam, Procore.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to lead meetings.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of healthcare construction projects including scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Coordinate with design teams, contractors, and hospital representatives throughout design and construction phases.
• Ensure compliance with HCAI (formerly OSHPD) requirements, including plan review, field inspections, and closeout documentation.
• Prepare and maintain project budgets, forecasts, schedules, and risk assessments.
• Lead project meetings, issue progress reports, and ensure proactive communication among stakeholders.
• Oversee procurement and contract administration for consultants and contractors.
• Ensure adherence to infection control, interim life safety measures, and hospital operational protocols during construction.
• Identify and resolve project issues and conflicts efficiently to maintain project momentum.
• Support and mentor Assistant Project Managers or Project Engineers as needed.
• Foster long-term client relationships through professionalism, trust, and results‑driven service.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Multidisciplinary team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Procore

Job description

Safework, a construction management firm, is seeking a Healthcare Project Manager to lead California healthcare construction projects through preconstruction to closeout, ensuring OSHPD/HCAI compliance, budget adherence, and schedule fidelity.

The role requires coordinating with clients, design teams, contractors, and hospital staff, leading meetings, managing risk, and mentoring junior staff with a patient-safety and operational-excellence focus.