Project Manager, PDC; Sacramento

Project Manager

Required Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or a closely related field. Equivalent experience (5+ years) in healthcare construction project management will be considered in lieu of a degree. Experience in project management of construction projects and experience in healthcare capital projects within California. Demonstrated working knowledge and hands-on experience with project construction budgets, financial controls, and reporting.

Proven experience in successful project delivery of healthcare capital projects, including hospital renovations, expansions, or new construction. Ability to work with a project team and stakeholders to deliver construction projects within an operating hospital. Ability to facilitate project design and construction related meetings and presentations with diverse stakeholder groups, including Hospital leadership. Knowledge of various project delivery methods (e.g., Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, CM at-Risk) and their application in healthcare.

Ability to develop conceptual project scope, schedules (critical path methodology), and budgets for capital projects. Understanding of construction processes, sequencing, and building codes relevant to acute care facilities in California. Knowledge of California's healthcare regulatory landscape, specifically OSHPD/HCAI requirements, submission processes, inspection protocols, and interaction with plan reviewers and field representatives. Negotiation skills and conflict resolution abilities. Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a geographically dispersed team.

Job Description

The Project Manager provides leadership and oversight of design and construction activities for a portfolio of small, medium, and large-scale seismic upgrade projects within a California Market. The Project Manager is accountable for managing project objectives, scheduling, budget management, cash flow forecasting, and proactive resolution of project risks and contingencies. This position is a critical interface between National Real Estate Services leadership, Hospital leadership, and stakeholders, ensuring seamless capital project coordination, communication and delivery.

The ultimate goal is to ensure the projects are completed on schedule, within budget and with as little impact to hospital operations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Leadership and Management:
  Responsible for managing the project delivery process for design and construction projects within the assigned portfolio. Facilitate the project team in establishing scope, schedule, and budget, cash flow and be accountable for maintaining these objectives throughout each phase of the project. Drive project performance, ensuring projects adhere to established timelines, budget constraints, and quality standards, with a strong focus on minimizing disruption to ongoing hospital operations.
• Communication and Stakeholder Engagement:
  Develop and execute comprehensive internal and external project communication plans, ensuring all team members, leadership, and stakeholders are consistently advised of project status, critical milestones, and potential issues. Acts as the primary communication point of contact, facilitating coordination between the construction team, internal departments (e.g., Clinical Operations, IT, Facilities Management), external consultants (Architects, Engineers), and facility operations. Provides monthly reports on project status, schedule progress, budget and cash flow.
  
  Provides presentations to National Real Estate Services leadership and Hospital leadership as required.
• Construction Oversight and Compliance (California Specific):
  Conduct regular on-site monitoring of construction activities across multiple hospital locations and communication with Inspector of Record (IOR) to ensure conformance with approved construction documents, specifications, relevant regulations, building codes, life safety codes, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, with particular emphasis on OSHPD/HCAI requirements. Proactively identify and mitigate potential non-compliance issues, collaborating with relevant parties to implement corrective actions promptly.
• Regulatory and Authority Relationships:
  Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with all approving authorities. Ensure all necessary permits, approvals, and inspections are secured efficiently and on schedule.
• Financial and Vendor Management:
  Support the Market Manager with negotiation of fees, contracts, and business decisions for project vendors, contractors, and consultants in accordance with Common Spirit Health policies and procurement guidelines. Manage project financial health, including budget tracking, cash flow forecasting, invoice approvals, change order management, and resolution of financial discrepancies. Proactively identify, assess, and resolve project risks, contingencies, and interferences, implementing effective mitigation…