Senior Project Manager, Healthcare Construction

JLL; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Healthcare Construction to oversee complex healthcare projects from inception to completion in Chicago and surrounding sites. You will lead multi-project delivery, manage schedules, budgets, risk, and stakeholder coordination to ensure on-time, on-budget results.

Responsibilities include procurement oversight, contract negotiation, weekly site visits, quality control, and mentoring junior staff while staying current with industry trends and healthcare

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 7+ years of healthcare construction project management experience.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and Joint Commission standards.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Experience with procurement, contracting, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple healthcare construction projects simultaneously.
• Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, and risk plans.
• Oversee procurement, contractor selection, and contracts.
• Monitor progress and resolve issues to keep projects on track.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and safety standards.
• Conduct weekly site visits and provide field reports.
• Present weekly project status reports to client and senior management.
• Mentor junior project managers and stay current with industry trends.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Stakeholder mgmt

Project scheduling

Budgeting

Reading drawings

MS Office

PM software

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Contract management software

Job description

What this job involves:

As a Senior Project Manager – Healthcare Construction at JLL, you will be responsible for overseeing complex healthcare construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role requires leading and managing multiple healthcare construction projects simultaneously including new builds, renovations, and expansions while developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and risk management plans. You'll coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met while overseeing the procurement process including contractor selection and contract negotiation. Your expertise in healthcare regulations, building codes, and safety standards will be essential in maintaining compliance throughout all project phases while conducting weekly site visits and inspections to maintain quality control.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Lead and manage multiple healthcare construction projects simultaneously including new builds, renovations, and expansions
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and risk management plans while coordinating with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders
• Oversee procurement process including contractor selection and contract negotiation
• Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement solutions to keep projects on track
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, building codes, and safety standards
• Conduct weekly site visits and inspections to maintain quality control while providing weekly field reports
• Prepare and present weekly project status reports to client and senior management
• Mentor and guide junior project managers and team members while staying current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in healthcare construction

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in project management with focus on healthcare construction projects
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations including HIPAA and Joint Commission standards
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings
• Understanding of healthcare facility operations and compliance requirements
• Experience with complex project coordination and stakeholder management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with sustainability and LEED certification in healthcare projects
• Knowledge of healthcare construction protocols (ICRA, ILSM)
• Understanding of medical equipment planning and infrastructure requirements
• Experience with occupied healthcare facility construction
• Advanced project management certification (PMP, CCM)
• Knowledge of healthcare technology systems and integration
• Experience mentoring and developing junior project management staff
• Understanding of clinical workflow and patient care considerations

Location:

Multiple healthcare facility locations with weekly site visits required