Senior Project Manager

Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $160,000 - $220,000

Overview

This role provides owner’s-side project management for a large, ground-up hospital project in the San Diego region, operating under OSHPD/HCAI regulatory oversight. The Senior Project Manager will lead all phases of design and construction, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and serve as a trusted client representative to ensure the project is delivered safely, compliantly, on schedule, and within budget while supporting operations within an active healthcare campus.

Must Haves

12+ years of progressive experience in construction or owner’s-side project management
Minimum 5+ years managing California healthcare projects under OSHPD/HCAI regulatory oversight
Proven experience delivering large-scale ground-up hospital or acute care projects in California
Demonstrated success managing complex projects with budgets exceeding $100M
Strong understanding of HCAI processes including design review, permitting, inspections, and closeout
Experience serving as an Owner’s Representative with direct client-facing responsibilities
Ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality on projects within active healthcare environments
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline or equivalent experience
Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management platforms
Valid driver’s license with the ability to work full-time on site in San Diego

Nice to Haves

Direct experience working on children’s hospital or specialty care facilities
Experience coordinating projects in occupied and operational hospital campuses
Familiarity with DSA-regulated education projects in California
Working knowledge of Primavera P6, Procore, or similar project controls software
Experience with hospital infrastructure including MEP, low voltage, IT, and medical gas systems
Strong understanding of Infection Control Risk Assessments and interim life safety measures
Professional certifications such as DBIA, CCM, or PMP

Responsibilities

Serve as the Owner’s Representative overseeing all phases of a $100M+ ground-up hospital tower project
Manage HCAI-regulated design and construction activities to ensure compliance, quality, and budget alignment
Coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, inspectors, and consultants to maintain project objectives
Review construction documents for completeness, constructability, and regulatory compliance
Lead project controls including budgeting, scheduling, change management, and forecasting
Interface with HCAI officials, inspectors of record, and regulatory authorities throughout the project lifecycle
Facilitate stakeholder coordination with clinical users, facilities teams, and executive leadership
Lead project meetings, maintain documentation, and track decisions, risks, and action items
Monitor construction progress, safety, quality, and performance within an active hospital environment
Identify and proactively mitigate risks related to schedule, cost, infection control, and patient care impacts
Oversee project closeout including testing, commissioning, documentation, warranties, and final approvals
Ensure successful project delivery while maintaining operational continuity and stakeholder confidence

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