Project Manager - Healthcare
**NO THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS**
Chicago, IL
COMPANY OVERVIEW: We are a General Contractor and Construction Management firm, established on the core principles of family, honesty, discipline, and quality. Our team consists of individuals with extensive general contracting, construction management, and design-build experience. We build projects with passion and are driven by the anticipation of the impact they will have in our communities- for years to come.
ROLE OVERVIEW: The Healthcare Project Manager at Bowa Construction is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of healthcare facility construction projects. This role involves managing schedules, budgets, and resources while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, such as safety and infection control. The Project Manager collaborates closely with healthcare clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with minimal disruption to ongoing healthcare services. They navigate the unique challenges of healthcare construction, ensuring high standards of quality and safety.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee all phases of healthcare construction projects, ensuring they meet client expectations and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure all projects adhere to healthcare-specific regulations, such as infection control, patient safety, and facility accessibility.
- Coordinate the allocation of manpower, materials, and equipment to maximize efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Develop, track, and manage project budgets and timelines, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for healthcare clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, facilitating communication and resolving project issues.
- Identify potential project risks, including safety hazards and regulatory non-compliance, and implement proactive solutions.
- Maintain the highest standards of quality control and safety, ensuring all work meets healthcare construction specifications and industry standards.
- Oversee the preparation and submission of all required project documentation, including reports, change orders, and permits.
- Lead and mentor the project team, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Ensure timely completion of all closeout procedures, including final inspections, punch list resolution, and submission of as-built documents.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS, & EXPERIENCE:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field. (In lieu of a degree, 10+ years of relevant experience in construction project management).
- 7+ years of project management experience in commercial construction, with at least 3 years in healthcare construction projects.
- Strong understanding of healthcare construction regulations, including infection control, patient safety, and healthcare facility standards.
- Proven ability to manage large, complex construction projects from planning to closeout.
- Strongleadership skills with experience managing project teams and working in a collaborative environment.
- Expertise in developing, managing, and maintaining project budgets and schedules.
- Analytical and proactive approach to identifying issues and implementing effective solutions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with healthcare clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
- Strong negotiation skills for dealing with vendors and resolving project-related conflicts.
- Ability to foresee and mitigate risks related to compliance, safety, and project execution.
- Familiarity with healthcare-specific construction methodologies and building codes.
- Proficient in construction management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam) and tools for scheduling, budgeting, and reporting.
- Strong understanding of construction documentation, contracts, and change order processes.
- OSHA certification in construction safety.
- PMP (Project Management Professional) or other relevant certifications preferred.
BENEFITS:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - 70% Employer contribution & Employee HSA contribution*
- Performance Based Bonuses - % of base salary
- Parental Leave
- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, & Holidays.
- Employee Assistance Program (advocates to help manage and control stress levels and everyday life for you and/or your family)
