Senior Project Manager

Vertex; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Vertex in Austin, TX seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead healthcare design and construction initiatives, coordinating with clients, vendors, and internal teams to deliver on time and within budget.

The role requires extensive experience managing large projects (> $50M), strong leadership, communication, and familiarity with project controls and regulatory considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or higher in a relevant field with substantial healthcare construction experience.
• Proven ability to manage large, complex healthcare projects with budgets over millions.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project initiation, planning, and execution to meet schedule and budget.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and status reporting for programs and projects.
• Coordinate with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure alignment.
• Oversee regulatory compliance, design approvals, and permitting processes.
• Provide guidance and oversight on project deliverables and quality control.
• Review invoices and payments for contract compliance and performance.

Skills

Healthcare project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Description

Company Description

The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a $180M global consulting firm that integrates strategic advisory, project management, and dispute resolution services for organizations facing complex challenges in a world of risk. We embody our core values of embracing lifelong learning, operating with urgency, maximizing value, and driving collaboration to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and communities. Join us if you are looking for a career that offers you a chance to love what you do and deliver meaningful impact.

In August 2025, The VERTEX Companies, LLC (VERTEX) acquired ADAMS Management Services Corporation (ADAMS), a nationally recognized leader in healthcare program and project management. For nearly 40 years, ADAMS has built its reputation on healthcare specialization, trusted client relationships, and a hands‑on approach that gets results.

By joining forces, we’ve created one of the most comprehensive healthcare consulting platforms in the industry. VERTEX brings the scale and depth of a global professional services firm — spanning forensics, construction project advisory, and regulatory consulting — while ADAMS adds unparalleled sector expertise. Together, we offer healthcare organizations a single, integrated partner to de‑risk complex projects, ensure compliance and operational readiness, and deliver lasting value at every stage of the project lifecycle.

Job Description

The Senior Project Manager will assist their assigned manager with execution of assigned tasks, production of on time and high‑quality work product, and coordination with other team members as assigned or requested. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for independent creation of technical work product as a single contributor and for supporting the success of their entire assigned practice area as the highest priority, regardless of any assigned subpractice area focus, or specific client engagement or relationship.

Core Responsibilities

Work Product Creation, Project Management, Coordination with Team Members

• Performs management and consulting services as assigned ensuring project continues on schedule and within budgetary and quality requirements.
• Ensures documentation relative to outstanding issues, change orders and requests for information are appropriately maintained and tracked.
• Tracks and controls construction schedule and associated costs to achieve completion of project within time and monies allocated avoiding unnecessary delays and cost overruns.
• Works with client to ensure effective regulatory agency relations and planning to expedite project design approval and permitting processes.
• Ensures effective communications and a collaborative work environment. When leading projects, the position will provide management and oversight. When a team member, will help develop tools and reports.
• Supervises, develops, and maintains program budgets, schedules and status reports.
• Provides oversight and management of external vendors.
• Oversees performance of all trade contractors and reviews plans to ensure standards of building performance, quality, cost schedules and safety are maintained.
• Reviews project delivery team member’s invoices and applications for payment for compliance with all contracts.

Operations

• Be aware of and perform own tasks in a manner that supports the organization’s vision and defined business objectives
• Conduct self and prioritize tasks to work toward achievement of defined profit objectives of assigned projects
• Cooperate in construction of strong cross‑functional teams (support staff assignments of self) to achieve success in shared goals, understanding that multiple perspectives and talents build stronger teams and results
• Complete daily tasks consistent with contract requirements and proactively alert assigned manager to any potential challenges or issues
• Ensure compliance of operations with all local, state and Federal (and International, if applicable) regulations, as well as compliance with company policy
• Ensure consistent high quality on deliverables for all individual work product
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related experience, a Master’s degree and 6 years of related experience, or 11 years of related experience and no degree.
• Six to nine years of experience in healthcare design, construction and/or facilities industry and three to five years of experience of direct project management experience with construction projects of increasing complexity.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills in the delivery of health care facilities including medical office buildings, acute care general hospitals, outpatient surgery centers and psychiatric hospitals from programming through facility activation.
• Must have been in responsible charge of the delivery of major projects exceeding $50 million construction cost and of significant complexity in at least two (2) of the above four (4) categories.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, solid interpersonal and conflict resolution abilities and work group facilitation skills.
• Leadership skills and the ability to initiate and maintain clear communications are preferred.
• Demonstration of leadership ability, including the management and delegation of appropriate tasks to technical and non‑technical support staff.
• Demonstrated ability to gather needs and translate requests into potential solutions.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project software is preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of health care design and construction, building codes and regulations, space programming and allocation, cost analysis and contract negotiation.
• Knowledge of project coordination/management, budgeting and scheduling concepts and procedures is required, as well as the process of project planning, design and construction.

Additional Information

• At VERTEX, we invest in top talent with a highly competitive total compensation package designed to reward performance and support long‑term success.
• Total compensation includes a base salary and a performance‑based discretionary bonus program.
• Our comprehensive benefits package offers multiple healthcare and dental plan options, as well as company‑paid Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, and Long‑Term Disability coverage—ensuring peace of mind for you and your family.
• We offer a 401(k) plan with immediate matching and full vesting, empowering employees to build financial security from day one.
• Additional benefits include Flexible Spending Accounts, a robust Employee Assistance Program, and a suite of exclusive perks that enhance everyday life.
• Time away matters—so we provide a generous paid time off program, including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays (with prorated options for eligible part‑time employees).
• At VERTEX, growth never stops.
• Our signature “Lifetime of Learning” program offers tuition reimbursement and personalized support for employees pursuing advanced education—helping you sharpen your skills and accelerate your career.