Project Manager – Healthcare

Full Job Description
Miller Brother Staffing in Harrisburg, PA has an immediate need for an experienced Project Manager specializing in healthcare construction.
Salary Range: $90K to $130K DOE
Location: Central Pennsylvania
Shift: Monday through Friday
Start Date: Immediate

Job Summary

Our client, a well-established general contractor in the Central Pennsylvania area, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to join their team. This is a direct hire, full-time opportunity for a driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing environment and is ready to take full ownership of complex construction projects from start to finish.
The ideal candidate brings a strong track record of successfully managing commercial construction projects, with significant experience in occupied healthcare facilities. This person leads with accountability, takes pride in the quality of their work, and approaches every project with the same dedication and ownership the company's leadership does. They are humble, self-aware, and emotionally intelligent, understanding how their words and actions impact their team, their clients, and the outcome of each project.
This role requires someone who is confident, articulate, and polished in client-facing settings. Our client regularly participates in formal interview processes with owners and other industry stakeholders. The right candidate will be comfortable and effective in these high-stakes environments.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership, administration, and management of construction projects during the construction phase, serving as the primary liaison with the owner's designated representatives.
Clearly communicate project milestones and schedule goals to all contractors, ensuring alignment and accountability throughout the life of each project.
Organize and lead all required project meetings, ensuring timely and well-detailed communications with owners, design professionals, subcontractors, and internal team members.
Set up and maintain the project Procore site, including project information, team assignments, and documentation.
Lead project turnover meetings and review estimator-provided turnover packets to fully understand project scope and details prior to execution.
Assist in writing contractor scopes of work and creating subcontract documents and required attachments.
Develop and manage baseline project schedules using Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling software, providing monthly updates and implementing recovery schedules when needed.
Assist in identifying and writing Requests for Information (RFIs) in advance of work being performed to minimize project delays and site issues.
Support the Owner in gaining approvals and selecting finishes throughout the project.
Manage the submittal log, review submittals for accuracy, and ensure materials are released in a timely manner to prevent project delays.
Assist the Accounting Department in creating and distributing Applications for Payment and tracking payment status.
Identify, log, and expedite change issues and negotiate and resolve change orders with all contractors.
Manage and maintain the project budget to ensure profitability, including reviewing monthly contractor applications for payment.
Establish and oversee quality control programs for each project, conducting pre-installation conferences and ongoing quality inspections.
Support safety at all project meetings and job sites, notifying contractors of recurring safety issues or violations in coordination with the project superintendent.
Oversee all aspects of project closeout, including punch-list management, Certificate of Occupancy requirements, and final payments.
Mentor and develop Assistant Project Managers and field staff, including providing input into performance evaluations.
Coordinate manpower needs with the General Superintendent and assist with scheduling internal and external labor to fit project requirements.
Conduct ongoing Lessons Learned meetings with the project team throughout the duration of each project.
Ensure adherence to all Project Management Standard Operating Procedures and participate in their ongoing review and improvement.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Beyond the technical qualifications, our client places high value on the character and professionalism of the people they bring onto their team. The right candidate will demonstrate the following qualities:

Accountability and Ownership: You take responsibility for your projects and your team without being asked. You treat the work as if your name is on the building.
Humility: You are confident in your abilities but remain open to learning, feedback, and collaboration at every level.
Emotional Intelligence: You are self-aware and thoughtful in how you communicate and you lead.
Work Ethic: You are dependable, driven, and bring consistent energy and effort to everything you do.
Client-Facing Presence: You are polished, articulate, and comfortable representing the company in formal settings, including owner interviews, team presentations, and project walk-throughs.

Qualifications and Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Business, Construction, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in both construction estimating and project management.
Minimum of 5 years of experience working in an occupied hospital setting, with a demonstrated history of successfully managing 5 to 10 hospital construction projects across any department within a hospital environment.
CHCC (Certified Healthcare Constructor), administered by the American Hospital Association, is strongly preferred. Candidates without this certification must have equivalent experience and a willingness to obtain it.
Proven experience in commercial office, healthcare, education, retail, and light industrial project types.
Experience with General Construction, Design/Build, and Construction Management delivery methods.
Proficient in CPM scheduling software and the ability to develop and maintain detailed project schedules.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience with Procore software is required.
Knowledge of the Central PA marketplace, Green/LEED building standards, building codes and land development processes.
Knowledge and understanding of AIA Contracts.
Experience managing and mentoring project teams, including Assistant Project Managers and field staff.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Comfortable with occasional lifting of 10 to 50 lbs., frequent sitting, walking, standing, typing, driving distances, and working in varying environmental conditions as the role requires.
Must have clear vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

This is a permanent direct hire position. All considered applicants must pass a background check and substance screening.
Benefits

401(K) + matching
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Health Savings Account
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Leadership Development Programs
Employee Referral Bonus Program

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