Healthcare Construction & Compliance Project Manager

Pay Rate:

Salary - Salary Plan, 85,000.00 USD Annual

Job Description

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and deliver construction, renovation, and facility improvement projects at a hospital while keeping every project safe, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, infection prevention, and life-safety requirements. As the hospital's Construction Safety Coordinator and the central point of accountability for project management and executive reporting, you will partner with Facilities leadership, department directors, Infection Prevention, Safety, clinical teams, contractors, architects, and engineers to protect patient safety and minimize disruption to hospital operations.

Responsibilities

Plan and manage multiple capital, renovation, and operational construction projects, including scopes, schedules, budgets, milestones, and implementation plans

Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, vendors, and hospital departments; prepare scopes of work, solicit and evaluate bids, and bring recommendations to leadership for authorization

Monitor budgets, commitments, expenditures, and change orders; identify project risks, schedule conflicts, and operational impacts

Manage punch lists, inspections, commissioning, warranties, record

documentation, and project closeout

Develop and maintain Project Construction Risk Assessments (PCRA),

Infection Control Risk Assessments (ICRA), and Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM)

Support compliance with The Joint Commission, CMS, NFPA 101, NFPA 99, NFPA 70, FGI Guidelines, and state and local codes; participate in regulatory surveys and keep documentation continuously survey-ready

Serve as the hospital's Construction Safety Coordinator in partnership with the Safety Officer, conducting site inspections and overseeing infection-control barriers, negative air, hot-work permits, fire watch, egress, above-ceiling work, and utility shutdowns

Track construction-related deficiencies and drive corrective actions through completion

Meet regularly with department directors to evaluate renovation, equipment, and space needs; review drawings and coordinate relocations, space planning, and schedules around patient care

Chair regular construction coordination meetings with Facilities, Infection Prevention, Safety, Security, Environmental Services, IT, clinical departments, and contractors

Prepare regular reports and maintain an executive project dashboard for the AVP of Facilities and department directors, tracking every project from request through closeout and escalating decisions, risks, and concerns promptly

Maintain complete electronic project files, contracts, purchase orders, invoices, permits, drawings, and contractor credentialing, and establish standardized document-control practices and project-management forms

Skills

Organization: Exceptional organizational ability with strong attention to detail and follow-through

Project Planning: Strong planning and scheduling skills with the ability to manage numerous projects and competing priorities

Communication: Excellent written documentation and report-generation skills, plus professional presentation and meeting-facilitation skills

Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Technical Knowledge: Ability to interpret codes, regulations, drawings, and technical documents

Relationship Building: Ability to develop effective working relationships with department directors and senior leadership

Risk Management: Ability to identify risks and escalate issues appropriately

Adaptability: Ability to work effectively in an active healthcare environment

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project-management applications

Ability to communicate effectively with executives, department directors, contractors, technical personnel, and clinical staff

Not Required But a Big Plus

5 years of commercial construction, facilities, or project-management

experience

Hospital or healthcare construction experience

Knowledge of The Joint Commission and CMS requirements, and experience with PCRA/ICRA and ILSM processes

Knowledge of NFPA 99, NFPA 101, NFPA 70, FGI Guidelines, and healthcare construction requirements

Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, digital floor plans, or healthcare

space-planning systems

Experience with CMMS or facilities-management software

CHFM, PMP, ASHE-related training, OSHA 30, or comparable credentials

Healthcare-specific regulatory experience can be developed through

structured training for an otherwise highly qualified commercial construction project manager

What We Offer

Paid time off (vacation and sick)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Employee resource groups (ERGs)

Career development and ongoing training

Important to Know

Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place.

Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.

HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.

Who is HHS

HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries.

We are growing rapidly and seeking motivated leaders to join us for the next stage of our journey. We support and encourage growth from within and believe that we have countless future leaders in our organization who are waiting for their next opportunity. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Team supports a work environment where individuals of all backgrounds are heard, respected, and encouraged to grow.

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