Program Manager; Construction and Real Estate

Program Manager (Construction and Real Estate)

Cal Optima

We are a mission driven community-based organization that serves member health with excellence and dignity, respecting the value and needs of each person. If you are ready to advance your career while making a difference, we encourage you to review and apply today and help us build healthier communities for all.

We are hoping you will join us as a Program Manager (Construction and Real Estate) and help shape the future of healthcare where you'll be an integral part of our Facilities team, helping to strive for excellence while we serve our member health with dignity, respecting the value and needs of each of our members through collaboration with our providers, community partners and local stakeholders.

This position has been approved to be Full Office.

If telework is approved, you are required to work within the State of California only; if Partial Telework, also come in to the Main Office in Orange, CA, at least two (2) days per week minimum.

• 95% - Program Support
• Participates in a mission-driven culture of high-quality performance, with a member focus on customer service, consistency, collaboration, dignity and accountability.
• Assists the team in carrying out department responsibilities and collaborates with others to support short and long-term goals/priorities for the department.
• Participates in Cal Optima Health’s real estate initiatives and project management, including proposal review, developing scopes of work, site visits and other real estate related activities.
• Ensures that the quality and timeline of Cal Optima Health’s initiatives and project requirements meet operational and organizational needs.
• Coordinates with project managers and contractors to monitor and report on construction and capital improvement projects, ensuring they are tracked for completion and are within contractual scope and expenditure guidelines.
• Provides project and financial controls in evaluating and tracking expenditures, providing compliance oversight and effective communication in a cross-functional and multi-disciplinary capacity.
• Conducts routine monitoring and on-site visits of construction and capital improvement projects.
• Tracks construction and capital improvement projects of varied scale.
• Builds relationships with all stakeholders and ensures collaboration on projects.
• Plans, develops and writes comprehensive scopes of work for various public sector projects, from initial concept to final delivery. This includes collaborating with subject matter experts to gather technical requirements and translating complex information clearly for both internal and external stakeholders.
• 5% - Other
• Completes other projects and duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree PLUS 3 years of experience in construction management with increasing levels of responsibility required; an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position such as those listed above may also be qualifying.
• 3 years of experience with capital projects, including building systems and tenant improvements required.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate of Project Management (CAPM).
• 3 years of experience and understanding of financial and non-financial data, including the integration of information for real estate and facilities development, construction, property management and related transactions.
• Experience with real estate development projects.

• N/A

• Develop rapport and establish and maintain effective working relationships with Cal Optima Health’s leadership and staff and external contacts at all levels and with diverse backgrounds.
• Work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Work a flexible schedule; available to participate in evening and weekend events.
• Organize, be analytical, problem‑solve and possess project management skills.
• Work in a fast‑paced environment and in an efficient manner.
• Manage…