Healthcare Project Manager

The Project Manager (PM) leads project delivery from preconstruction through closeout with a high level of autonomy and minimal senior oversight. The PM takes full ownership of each opportunity from pursuit and contract award through final delivery ensuring projects meet schedule budget quality and safety objectives. This role is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with owners design partners and vendors representing Kadeans values and business interests throughout the project lifecycle. The PM effectively delegates responsibilities guides project teams and drives accountability to achieve successful outcomes.. In the health care sector this position requires heightened attention to compliance infection control patient safety and coordination within occupied or sensitive clinical environments.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Preconstruction:

Support project pursuit and early-phase planning efforts by aligning scope budget and schedule with healthcare client priorities including patient safety code compliance and phasing strategies for occupied environments.

Collaborate with estimating and design partners to align scope budget and schedule.

Manage subcontractor engagement during preconstruction to ensure accurate pricing and buyout.

2. Project Planning & Management:

Owns development and execution of project success plans

Works directly with superintendent and project team to develop logistics plans and understands construction flow and constraints to optimize efficiency of a site.

Lead kickoff meetings startup planning and internal risk assessments.

Takes complete ownership of coordination between owners designers and field teams.

3. Schedule Management:

Develop and maintain project schedules.

Track milestone progress and identify risks proactively.

Collaborate with subcontractors and field teams to drive timely performance.

4. Contract Management:

Review and manage owner contracts subcontracts and vendor agreements.

Monitor compliance with contractual requirements.

Manage scope changes RFIs and disputes in collaboration with leadership.

5. Financial Management:

Manage project budgets forecasts and monthly cost reporting.

Track change management and support revenue recognition.

Drive adherence to financial goals and margin targets.

6. Technology Education & Process Implementation:

Utilize project management and financial tracking tools (e.g. Procore CMiC).

Maintain documentation reporting and compliance with company processes.

Support training and development processes systems and technology.

7. Safety:

Enforce company and OSHA safety standards on project sites.

Lead safety meetings inspections and reporting protocols.

Ensure 100% compliance and a proactive safety culture.

8. Client Development & Retention:

Act as the day-to-day client contact throughout the project lifecycle especially in sensitive healthcare settings where clear communication and trust are paramount.

Conduct client debriefs and address feedback proactively.

Build relationships that support repeat business and referrals.

9. Soft Skills & Leadership:

Communicate effectively with project stakeholders and teams.

Demonstrate decision-making problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.

Mentor and coach project engineers and support staff.

Build trust and foster a collaborative solutions-focused culture.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Schedule Performance: % of projects delivered on or ahead of schedule.

Healthcare Compliance: % adherence to regulatory standards and requirements.

Occupied Facility Coordination: % of healthcare projects completed without disruption to patient services.

Financial Performance: Achieve budgeted margins; track change order recovery.

Safety: 100% compliance.

Client Satisfaction: Post-project survey scores > 90%.

Team Development: Retention and advancement of project staff.

Risk Management: Minimal disputes and claims; proactive change order management.

Process Compliance: Timely reporting and adherence to SOPs.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering Architecture or related field.

Prior experience with healthcare projects strongly preferred.

Familiarity with Regulatory standards and requirements Joint Commission and infection control risk assessment protocols is a plus.

57 years of progressive project management or project engineering experience.

Experience leading projects of $5M$20M or more in size.

Proficiency in project scheduling software (Primavera P6 MS Project) and management platforms (Procore CMiC or similar).

Strong leadership organizational and negotiation skills.

Work Environment:

Office-based with frequent travel to job sites and client locations.

Regular collaboration with field leadership design teams and project partners.

Physical Abilities:

• Sit or stand for most of a typical workday.
• Maneuver between floors of the office
• Lift and move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to reach above shoulder level for filing or gathering data and records.

*Kadean is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability genetics or any other basis protected by federal state or local laws.