Construction Project Manager

About Meridian

Meridian is a full-service real estate developer and investor specializing in high-quality and brand-enhancing developments in the healthcare sector throughout the Western United States. Meridian is an affiliate of the Marcus & Millichap Company, the parent company of a diversified group of real estate companies in the commercial investment, service, and development industry. To find out more about the company, visit the

The Construction Project Manager will be responsible for executing the development plan while maintaining the budget and schedule. This position will be responsible for meeting with clients and stakeholders, and overseeing the design and construction of new and/or improvements of healthcare facilities. More specifically, the position will manage and direct project management activities, act as a liaison between the client, stakeholders, architects, engineers, contractors, third-party construction managers, and other consultants during the execution phase of a project.

This position will also be responsible for tenant coordination during the execution phase and the close-out of projects. This position may have from little-to-full responsibility for projects in entitlement, design, and pre-construction. The candidate must deliver positive results and assume accountability for delivering projects on an approved schedule and on budget to maintain value and protect profitability. The Construction Project Manager will be based in Meridian’s office in Walnut Creek, CA, and work in the office 5 days per week.

This position will report to the SVP of Design & Construction.

The position involves the following:

• Drive execution of the projects, keeping them on schedule and on budget, while maintaining relationships with clients, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Maintain top-quality customer service with clients and all stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and other information utilizing Meridian’s systems (Yardi, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, etc.).
• Engage and coordinate civil and structural engineers, consultants, the architect, and the general contractor in preparation and execution of project plans through completion.
• Review and take ownership of project budgets, including cost of permits and fees, third-party consultants, and construction costs for off-site, site work, building shell, core, and/or interior improvements.
• Review and take ownership of project schedules for construction and delivery.
• Prepare comprehensive project reports for Meridian and its clients monthly.
• Coordinate and manage general contractors, conduct project meetings, and provide weekly progress reports to Meridian and/or the client.
• Prepare and negotiate construction bid amounts and contract terms.
• Work closely with the Pre-Development team and the Acquisition and Business Development team, providing recommendations on how to enhance and improve building and/or site configuration.
• Provide site evaluation and due diligence, including hiring consultants and evaluating/overseeing the entitlement process, when required.
• Assist in the preparation of entitlement packages, construction budgets, and schedules for the investment committee, when required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Supervise and mentor a Project Coordinator or similar team member.
• Manage 2 to 3 concurrent construction projects across multiple markets, while supporting early-stage pipeline projects.

• A bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience with construction management of site work, building shells, interior improvements, and infrastructure of single and multi-story commercial development.
• Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously across multiple geographies, while demonstrating an ability to maintain the budget and the schedule, is essential.
• This position requires a person with strong leadership skills and solid comprehension of project-based accounting.
• Healthcare-related experience is preferred; OSHPD-3 experience is…