Senior Project Manager - Healthcare Construction

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. in Houston is seeking a Senior Project Manager for healthcare construction. The role leads field operations, ensures safety, manages financial performance, and develops the project team on site from start to completion.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering and a minimum of 10 years with complex healthcare projects. Travel and relocation flexibility are expected for this senior leadership role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in CM or Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years in complex healthcare construction.
• Experience leading project teams and subcontracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead project team on site to ensure safety, schedule, and quality.
• Develop and manage Project Chart of Accounts and cost reports.
• Coordinate with Superintendent to plan site logistics.
• Oversee pay requests and monitor costs with job cost reports.
• Drive bidding input with Estimating; ensure compliance with safety and EEO programs.
• Foster relationships with vendors, subcontractors, and owners.
• Lead project close-out processes and ensure timely completion.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder coordination

Self-perform experience

Mobility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

• We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
• We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
• We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
• We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

Position Summary

McCarthy is looking for an experienced Healthcare builder to join the Houston team as a Senior Project Manager. The Senior Project Manager is the primary leader in the field, and is directly accountable for safety, financial performance, and team development on site. The Senior Project Manager will lead the project team in the construction of the entire project. This position is responsible for providing effective leadership to the project staff and ensuring quality and timely completion of the project.

Responsibilities

• Participate with Project Director and Estimating in development of a Project Chart of Accounts
• Develop detailed Project Contract status report
• Coordinate with Project Superintendent in development of a project site logistics plan
• Maintain thorough understanding of the McCarthy/Owner contract
• Oversee the pay request process
• Monitor project costs and Job Cost Report
• Analyze and forecast quarterly Total Cost Projection reports
• Implement and monitor training of all staff personnel
• Monitor project labor
• Review and approve material, forming system and equipment needs
• Assist Estimating in bidding projects
• Implement applicable safety, EEO and Affi­ative Action programs
• Lead the project’s quality process
• Develop, schedule and lead project close‑out processes
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with vendors, subcontractors and owners to represent McCarthy core values
• Implement all applicable Safety Programs and EEO/Affirmative Action Programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering required
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in highly complex Healthcare construction projects
• Self‑perform experience strongly desired
• Must be geographically mobile and able to relocate and/or travel
• Advanced knowledge of construction principles/practices required
• Experienced dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self‑perform work
• Experience leading successful project team, including development of employee and maintaining relationships with external entities

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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