Senior Project Manager - Healthcare

Position Description

A Senior Project Manager (SPM) is responsible for the overall management (plans, budgets, schedules, safety, people, and profit) of multiple construction projects , multiphased projects, or large complex projects, to deliver projects on-time and within company profit guidelines. Depending on the sector a Senior Project Manager is expected to oversee at least $8-$15 million in projects annually and is responsible for overseeing the daily operations for a given project or projects.

A Senior Project Manager has demonstrated that they have the ability to successfully manage complex projects and/or an increased volume of projects from preconstruction to project closeout. A Senior Project Manager will create and maintain detailed construction schedules, project documents, budgets and implement team strategies that align with company goals. In addition, a Senior Project Manager will continue to develop and maintain working relationships with clients, design teams and other related industry partners, to solidify strong relationships to build a stable and growing backlog.

Senior PMs are expected to manage multiple people, including PCs, PEs, APMs, PMs as assigned and are expected to mentor and train BEAR team members.

• Ensure project team alignment to the culture, values, and behaviors of BEAR Construction
• Ensure projects meet financial targets
• Depending on the sector a Senior Project Manager is expected to oversee at least $8-$15 million in projects annually.
• Provide effective communication throughout all phases of the project by conducting regular project meetings
• Construction planning, estimating, budgeting, and forecasting
• Manage multiple people, including PCs, PEs, APMs, PMs as assigned
• Facilitate the training and mentoring of BEAR team members
• Cultivate and build relationships in the industry and deliver future projects
• Contribute to the creation of a high performing, innovative team environment
• Provide value engineering options where applicable to benefit clients' project goals.
• Analyze and evaluate subcontractor/vendor proposals for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare well documented and comprehensive proposals to clients for their respective projects
• Create, develop, and maintain a detailed construction schedule that incorporates communication from the project team
• Perform regular project site walk-throughs to ensure contract performance, safety compliance, and quality control
• Resolve project conflicts in timely and professional manner
• Oversee (Manage when there is not a PM assigned) and coordinate the construction field staff with project superintendent/field manager
• Ensure the permit process is complete and timely and ensure the project is in compliance with all local authorities and jurisdictions
• Ensure adherence to all quality, health and safety standards and report issues on a timely basis
• Oversee the timely completion of all accounting-related duties, such as invoicing, collections, AP invoice approvals, contract issuance and quarterly reporting (WIP, Projections, etc.) using company sanctioned processes and software.
• Ability to keep people focused on those things critical for profitable growth

• Minimum of 10 years of commercial construction project management experience, with a strong preference for candidates with healthcare construction experience.
• Proven experience managing healthcare projects in occupied facilities, including renovations, infrastructure upgrades, phased construction, and projects requiring careful coordination around ongoing patient care operations.
• Strong understanding of healthcare construction requirements, including Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA), Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM), facility protocols, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects through all phases, including preconstruction, estimating, budgeting, scheduling, construction, and closeout.
• Strong background in cost modeling, conceptual estimating, GMP development, scope validation, and budget management.
• Comprehensive understanding of building systems, including architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection (MEPFP) systems.
• OSHA safety training with experience implementing safety practices in complex healthcare environments.
• Ability to manage complex projects while maintaining the highest standards for safety, quality, schedule, and operational continuity.
• Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills with healthcare owners, facility teams, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
• Proficiency with constructi on scheduling, estimating, and project management software platforms.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, collaborative, and solutions-oriented with the ability to proactively identify and resolve project challenges.

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