Senior Project Manager – Healthcare Construction
Location: South Carolina
Position Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
The Healthcare Construction Project Manager will be responsible for the successful delivery of healthcare construction projects, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget and to the highest standards of quality and safety.
Working closely with Project Superintendents, subcontractors, clients, design teams and other project stakeholders, the Project Manager will take full ownership of project operations, financial performance, scheduling, procurement and overall project execution.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in general contracting, with experience managing healthcare construction projects and the ability to lead project teams while maintaining strong client and subcontractor relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Take full ownership and responsibility for the successful delivery of healthcare construction projects from preconstruction through to completion.
- Coordinate all project activities alongside the Project Superintendent and wider project team.
- Manage all project finances, including budgets, cost control, forecasting and internal financial reporting.
- Review, organise and maintain all project contracts, construction documents and associated records.
- Develop and maintain project construction schedules in collaboration with Superintendents and subcontractors.
- Coordinate project budgets, procurement strategies and subcontractor buyout.
- Review, negotiate and approve subcontractor agreements and contracts.
- Oversee project submittal schedules, submittal logs and document control processes.
- Organise and lead regular owner, subcontractor and project coordination meetings.
- Identify, manage and resolve project-specific challenges, ensuring minimal disruption to project delivery.
- Work closely with Superintendents to monitor construction progress, schedules, quality and site operations.
- Support the implementation of project-specific safety plans and quality control procedures.
- Manage Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and other project documentation.
- Oversee the owner change order process, including the preparation, review and approval of subcontractor change orders.
- Prepare and manage monthly owner applications for payment and associated financial documentation.
- Maintain accurate project administration logs and oversee project closeout and handover activities.
- Lead, manage and mentor project team members, providing direction, support and professional development.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, consultants and other key project stakeholders.
- Promote a collaborative, safety-focused project environment and ensure compliance with all relevant construction standards and regulations.
- Manage multiple projects at different stages of the construction lifecycle where required.
Candidate Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
- Minimum of 5–7 years' experience working within the General Contracting / Commercial Construction industry.
- Previous experience managing healthcare construction projects is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of construction estimating, project delivery, construction methods and procedures.
- Demonstrable experience managing project budgets, financial reporting, cost control and forecasting.
- Experience overseeing subcontractor procurement, contract administration and change order management.