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Primary Talent Partners

Project Manager, Healthcare Design & Construction

Primary Talent Partners, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214

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Position: Construction Project Manager (12-month contract)

Location: Richmond, VA onsite

Overview Our client is seeking a mission-driven Project Manager to support its Real Estate and Construction team in delivering healthcare environments that promote healing, innovation, and operational excellence. This role leads capital projects across clinical and support facilities—from strategic planning and design through construction and closeout. The ideal candidate brings deep healthcare construction experience, emotional intelligence, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder needs in active clinical settings.

Key Responsibilities

Manage multiple healthcare construction projects ranging from 100M+, including inpatient, outpatient, research, and infrastructure facilities

Lead project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution in collaboration with clinical and operational stakeholders

Align construction activities with clinical operations to minimize disruption and optimize patient care

Develop and manage phasing plans, swing space strategies, and interim life safety measures for projects in active healthcare environments

Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and clinical teams to ensure functional, safe, and healing spaces

Oversee medical equipment planning and integration, ensuring seamless coordination with design and construction timelines

Facilitate design reviews, ICRA assessments, life safety evaluations, and commissioning activities

Ensure compliance with NFPA 101, FGI Guidelines, Joint Commission standards, and state/federal building codes

Lead change management efforts across scope, budget, and schedule, maintaining transparency and control

Support procurement processes including RFP development, bid evaluations, and contract administration

Provide clear and timely project updates to leadership, governance committees, and operational partners

Promote sustainability, accessibility, and equity in all project outcomes

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)

Minimum 7 years of experience managing healthcare construction projects, preferably in active clinical environments

Strong knowledge of healthcare design and construction delivery methods (e.g., CMAR, Design-Build)

Familiarity with healthcare codes, NFPA 101, FGI Guidelines, ICRA protocols, and Virginia building regulations

Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Procore, eBuilder, MS Project, Kahua)

PMP, CCM, CHC, or LEED accreditation preferred

Ideal Candidate Traits

Mission-driven leader with a passion for creating spaces that support healing and equity

Emotionally intelligent communicator who builds trust across clinical and operational teams

Detail-oriented strategist with a deep understanding of healthcare workflows and regulatory complexity

Adaptive problem-solver who thrives in dynamic, high-stakes environments

Committed to safety, inclusion, and excellence in patient-centered design

Pay: $70.00/hr - $80.00/hr (base pay range provided by Primary Talent Partners; actual pay based on skills and experience)

Contract: 12 months, extensions likely, conversion possible

Type: W-2 only; cannot support C2C or visa sponsorship

Equal Opportunity Statement: Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at info@primarytalentpartners.com

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