Project Manager

Healthcare Construction Project Manager

San Diego, CA | General Contractor | Healthcare Construction

A highly respected Southern California general contractor is seeking an experienced Healthcare Project Manager to join its San Diego team. This is an opportunity to work with an established builder known for delivering technically complex healthcare, life science, and commercial projects throughout the region.

The ideal candidate has strong ground-up and/or renovation experience within healthcare environments and understands the additional planning, documentation, coordination, and regulatory requirements associated with HCAI/OSHPD projects .

Responsibilities

• Manage healthcare construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, contracts, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and forecasting
• Coordinate closely with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, inspectors, and field leadership
• Manage subcontractor procurement, scope development, buyout, and contract administration
• Maintain project financial performance and identify potential cost or schedule impacts early
• Lead OAC meetings and provide clear project reporting to clients and internal leadership
• Coordinate construction activities within active or occupied healthcare environments
• Ensure compliance with HCAI/OSHPD requirements, project specifications, safety standards, and quality expectations
• Partner with Superintendents and project teams to proactively resolve field and design issues
• Maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience
• Healthcare construction experience strongly preferred
• HCAI/OSHPD project experience highly preferred
• Experience managing projects for hospitals, medical centers, MOBs, laboratories, life science facilities, or similar technically complex environments
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, scheduling, cost controls, change management, and subcontractor management
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing project priorities
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

This contractor has an established Southern California presence, a strong project pipeline, and a reputation for delivering sophisticated projects where quality and technical execution matter. The company offers the opportunity to work with experienced leadership while continuing to grow within the healthcare and life science construction markets.

This is a San Diego-based opportunity for a Project Manager looking to build a long-term career with a stable contractor and take ownership of challenging, high-profile projects.

Compensation: Competitive base salary based on experience, plus comprehensive benefits and additional compensation opportunities.

Location: San Diego, California

Applicants with primarily residential or multifamily construction experience and no relevant commercial or healthcare background will not be considered.