Description
UCLA HEALTH
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Description
Real Estate | Planning, Design & Construction
Manage capital design and construction projects that
directly support UCLA Health’s clinical and operational growth. As a Design
& Construction Project Manager, you will lead projects under $10M from
concept through completion. You will define scope, manage budgets and
schedules, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with regulatory
and organizational standards.
In this role, you will:
* Manage design and construction capital projects under
$10M, including scope, schedule, budget, and execution strategy.
* Lead project planning, design, and consultant coordination to ensure quality,
compliance, and timely delivery.
* Oversee regulatory approvals, plan check processes, and adherence to building
codes and healthcare standards.
* Develop and manage project budgets, cost estimates, timelines, and key
milestones.
* Lead bidding, contract negotiation, and vendor management, including
contractor selection and project execution.
* Oversee construction activities, including RFIs, submittals, change orders,
and project closeout.
* Coordinate communication across clinical, operational, and leadership
stakeholders to minimize disruption.
* Partner with regulatory teams to support licensing, compliance, and audit
readiness.
* Ensure complete project closeout, including documentation, record drawings,
and turnover requirements.
Salary Range:
$95,400 to $208,300 annually. Target salary $100,000 to
$135,000 annually.
Qualifications
Required
* Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering,
construction management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of
education and experience.
* 5 or more years of related experience or training in design, construction,
facilities project management, or a closely related field.
* Demonstrated experience managing design and construction projects, including
scope, schedule, and budget oversight.
* Knowledge of building codes, regulatory requirements, and healthcare
construction standards.
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a complex, fast paced
environment.
* Strong project management, vendor coordination, and stakeholder communication
skills.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work
across multidisciplinary teams.
Preferred
* Experience managing healthcare or hospital construction
projects.
* Knowledge of HCAI, OSHPD, or similar healthcare regulatory approval
processes.
* Experience with space planning, interior design, or furniture and equipment
coordination.
* Familiarity with University of California systems, processes, or capital
programs.
* Certification in project management such as PMP or equivalent.