Encinitas (North San Diego County), California
Carson, California
Berkeley, California
Merced, California
Berkeley, California
Posted: 05-Jun-26
Location: Los Angeles, California
Internal Number: 152337401
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.
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.
