Project Manager, Construction Manager​/ Foreman, Procurement ​/ Purchasing

Job Title:

Construction Project Manager

Job Description

This full-time hybrid Construction Project Manager role based in New Haven, CT focuses on planning, managing, and delivering complex healthcare construction, renovation, and capital improvement projects. You will oversee projects from early planning and design through construction, occupancy, and closeout, serving as the primary liaison among internal stakeholders, architects, engineers, consultants, and construction partners. The position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on hospital growth, modernization, and patient-care environments while managing high-visibility, large-scale projects within a leading healthcare system.

Responsibilities

+ Lead construction and capital improvement projects from initial planning and design through construction, occupancy, and final closeout.

+ Manage project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and financial reporting to ensure projects are delivered on time and within approved financial parameters.

+ Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders across all phases of the project lifecycle.

+ Review project scope, identify potential risks, and develop execution strategies that align with organizational and operational objectives.

+ Administer construction and professional service contracts, including negotiation, documentation, and compliance oversight.

+ Plan and lead project-related meetings such as planning sessions, design reviews, pre-construction meetings, and construction progress meetings.

+ Monitor project schedules, track milestones, and proactively address potential delays or issues to maintain project momentum.

+ Review and process change orders, evaluate project costs, and approve contractor invoices and budget adjustments in accordance with project controls.

+ Interpret construction documents, drawings, and specifications and facilitate clear communication between project teams and stakeholders.

+ Ensure all projects comply with applicable building codes, regulations, safety standards, and organizational requirements.

+ Oversee construction administration activities including RFIs, submittals, and contractor selection processes.

+ Collaborate closely with clinical and hospital departments to minimize disruption in occupied healthcare environments.

+ Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal clients, executive leadership, hospital departments, and external project partners.

+ Support estimation and design coordination efforts to align project plans with budget, schedule, and operational needs.

+ Manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and stakeholder communication.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

+ Minimum of 5 years of construction project management experience, with a strong track record of delivering complex projects.

+ Experience managing healthcare, institutional, higher education, commercial, or other large-scale construction projects.

+ Strong knowledge of construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contractor selection.

+ Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, scheduling, project controls, and financial reporting for construction projects.

+ Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

+ Excellent communication skills with the ability to present information clearly to diverse stakeholder groups.

+ Strong organizational and leadership skills, including the ability to lead cross-functional project teams.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and construction scheduling/project management software such as MS Project.

+ Solid understanding of healthcare construction requirements and working in occupied clinical environments.

+ Experience overseeing projects with values of $20M or more.

+ 10+ years of overall experience in construction or related project management roles, including significant responsibility for large capital projects.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelors degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management is strongly preferred.

+ Clinical healthcare project experience, particularly in hospital or patient-care environments.

+ Hands-on experience with Procore or similar construction management platforms.

+ Background in estimation and design…