Sr Construction Project Manager

JPS Health Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JPS Health Network is seeking a Sr Construction Project Manager to lead complex healthcare capital projects at John Peter Smith Hospital and surrounding facilities. You will direct planning, design, construction, commissioning, and closeout with a focus on safety, quality, and operational readiness.

Responsibilities include budgeting, scheduling, contract administration, risk management, and coordinating with executives, clinicians, contractors, and regulators to ensure timely delivery within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field.
• 7+ years of construction PM experience, healthcare a plus.
• Certification CMAA/CHC/CHFM must be obtained within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and construction programs with capital budgets up to $25M.
• Provide guidance to project teams, architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Manage schedules, cost control, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure minimal disruption to patient care and hospital operations.
• Develop project governance and reporting standards across programs.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Construction

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Why JPS?

We're More Than a Hospital. We're 7,200 Of The Most Dedicated People You Could Ever Meet. Our Goal Is To Make Sure The People Of Our Community Get The Care They Need And Deserve. As Community Stewards, We Abide By Three Rules Of The Road

• Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
• Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
• Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.

When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!

For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org.

To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org, www.jpshealthnet.org/careers, or www.teamacclaim.org.

Job Title

Sr Construction Project Manager

Requisition Number

47405

Employment Type

Full Time

Division

SUPPORT SERVICES - FACILITIES, TRANS, POLICE

Compensation Type

Salaried

Job Category

Business / Professional

Hours Worked

8am-5pm

Location

John Peter Smith Hospital

Shift Worked

Day

Job Description

The Sr Construction Project Manager serves as the senior technical leader for planning, design, and construction initiatives, overseeing a diverse portfolio of healthcare capital and operational projects while providing expertise in construction methods, building systems, and project execution. The role manages all phases of project delivery, including planning, design, construction, commissioning, budgeting, scheduling, contract administration, risk management, and regulatory compliance to ensure successful project outcomes. Responsible for establishing project controls, conducting technical and constructability reviews, and overseeing cost forecasting and capital resource optimization, the position ensures projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with organizational objectives. Through collaboration with executive leadership, clinical stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies, the role supports long‑term facility planning while maintaining uninterrupted healthcare operations.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities

• Serves as the senior technical leader for Planning, Design, and Construction, providing strategic direction, technical expertise, and operational oversight for capital and operational construction programs across the organization.
• Oversees a portfolio of small to large-scale capital and operational projects (up to $25M), ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, budget expectations, and project delivery timelines.
• Provides technical guidance to project managers, architects, engineers, and consultants regarding construction means and methods, healthcare facility design standards, building systems, and industry best practices.
• Directs the planning, design, construction, commissioning, occupancy, and closeout phases of complex healthcare construction projects while ensuring minimal disruption to patient care and hospital operations.
• Leads project governance activities, establishing project controls, performance metrics, reporting standards, and accountability processes to ensure successful delivery of capital improvement initiatives.
• Oversees project budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and change order review processes; identifies cost‑saving opportunities and implements strategies to optimize capital investments while maintaining quality and operational requirements.
• Conducts executive‑level reviews of project schedules, risks, and resource allocations; develops corrective action plans and escalates issues that may impact project scope, budget, safety, or operational readiness.
• Leads constructability reviews, site assessments, and technical evaluations to validate design solutions, improve project efficiency, mitigate construction risks, and maximize long‑term facility performance.
• Assists with the development of department policies, procedures, standards, and technical guidelines related to planning, design, construction, commissioning, and regulatory compliance.
• Directs compliance efforts for all applicable local, state, federal, accreditation, and life‑safety regulations, ensuring project documentation, permitting, inspections, and approvals are completed accurately and timely.
• Builds and maintains strategic partnerships with executive leadership, clinical stakeholders, facilities operations, contractors, architects, engineers, and regulatory agencies to support successful project outcomes and organizational priorities.
• Job description is not an all‑inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

One of the following qualification groupings is required for this position as indicated below:

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, Construction/Architectural Engineering or related field of study from an accredited college or university.
• 7 plus years of construction project management experience; to include experience with healthcare facilities planning and/or facility infrastructure upgrades.
• Certification from one of the following nationally recognized programs: CMAA’s Certified Construction Manager, ASHE Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC), or ASHE Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager (CHFM). Must be obtained within 1 year of employment.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 11 plus years of construction project management experience; to include experience with healthcare facilities planning and/or facility infrastructure upgrades.
• Certification from one of the following nationally recognized programs: CMAA’s Certified Construction Manager, ASHE Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC), or ASHE Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager (CHFM). Must be obtained within 1 year of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 plus years of experience in managing construction projects.
• Graduate of a formal trade school specializing in Construction Management.
• AutoCAD Training.

Location Address

1500 S. Main Street

Fort Worth, Texas, 76104

United States