Senior Project Manager

Salem Hospital; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem Hospital seeks an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee complex hospital construction projects, coordinating planning, design, and execution while ensuring safety, quality, and timelines.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Construction Management (or related field) and 5–7 years in construction management, with 1–2 years in project leadership. On-site work with cross-disciplinary teams is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field required.
• 5–7 years of construction management experience; 1–2 years in project management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans aligning with hospital goals.
• Lead multidisciplinary project team including architects, engineers, contractors.
• Manage budgets, costs, procurement, and contract negotiations.
• Supervise construction activities ensuring plans, specs, codes and safety compliance.
• Identify risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Communicate with stakeholders and provide regular updates.
• Evaluate change requests to plans and scope.

Skills

Construction management

Leadership

Communication

Healthcare facility knowledge

Risk management

Budgeting

Sustainable construction

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Job description

Summary

Responsible for overseeing and managing complex construction projects through planning, coordinating, and executing construction activities while ensuring compliance with quality standards, safety regulations, and project timelines.

Does this position require Patient Care?

No

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with hospital leadership, architects, and engineering teams to develop project plans and designs that align with the hospital's strategic goals.
• Lead and oversee a multidisciplinary project team, including architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Develop and manage project budgets, including cost estimation, procurement processes, and contract negotiations with vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
• Supervise and monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, building codes, and safety regulations.
• Identify potential risks and challenges associated with construction projects and develop comprehensive risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, including hospital administrators, department heads, and staff, to provide regular project updates, address concerns, and manage expectations.
• Evaluate change requests and modifications to project plans, specifications, or scope.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management required or Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

Yes

Experience

• Construction Management Experience: 5–7 years required.
• Project Management Experience: 1–2 years required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of construction processes, building codes, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Strong leadership and decision‑making abilities, with the capacity to solve problems and make timely, effective decisions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and build productive relationships.
• Familiarity with healthcare facility requirements and regulations, such as infection control and patient safety.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the desired quality standards.
• Knowledge of sustainable construction practices and environmental considerations.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Occasionally (3–33%)
• Walking Occasionally (3–33%)
• Sitting Constantly (67–100%)
• Lifting Occasionally (3–33%) 20lbs–35lbs
• Carrying Occasionally (3–33%) 20lbs–35lbs
• Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Occasionally (3–33%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3–33%)
• Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Occasionally (3–33%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67–100%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34–66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67–100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision – Far Constantly (67–100%)
• Vision – Near Constantly (67–100%)
• Talking Constantly (67–100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67–100%)

North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, or other status protected under law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.