Project Manager - Healthcare Construction

Construction Project Manager – Healthcare Construction

Company: The Founded Group (TFG)

Location: Downers Grove, IL

Job Type: Full-Time | In-Office

Salary: $90,000 – $130,000 per year (commensurate with experience)

Travel: Periodic travel to project locations nationwide

About The Founded Group

The Founded Group (TFG) is a national design-build and construction management firm specializing in healthcare and behavioral health facilities. Our leadership team brings experience across more than 100 behavioral health facilities in over 30 states, representing more than $500 million in combined project experience.

We provide comprehensive preconstruction, design-build, and construction management services, with a focus on delivering complex healthcare environments that meet the operational, regulatory, and clinical needs of our clients.

As we continue to expand nationally, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Construction Project Manager to join our growing team at our Downers Grove, Illinois headquarters.

Position Overview

The Project Manager is responsible for managing commercial and healthcare construction projects from preconstruction through project closeout. This position requires strong organizational, financial, and leadership skills, along with hands-on experience in preconstruction planning, budgeting, estimating, constructability reviews, and subcontractor procurement.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented construction professional who takes ownership of their projects, communicates effectively, and understands the importance of schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.

This is a headquarters-based position requiring periodic travel to project locations nationwide. Extended on-site assignments and relocation are not generally required.

Key Responsibilities

Preconstruction & Project Planning

• Participate in preconstruction activities, including conceptual budgeting, estimating, value engineering, and constructability reviews.
• Collaborate with estimating, design, and operations teams to develop project budgets, schedules, and execution strategies.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project scopes to identify potential cost, scheduling, and constructability concerns.
• Assist with subcontractor bid solicitation, scope reviews, bid leveling, and procurement recommendations.
• Participate in design development meetings to provide construction-related input on materials, systems, sequencing, and project feasibility.
• Support the transition from preconstruction to construction, ensuring alignment between project budgets, contract documents, and execution plans.

Project Management & Execution

• Manage multiple construction projects through planning, execution, and closeout.
• Coordinate project activities with superintendents, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and owners.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Conduct regular project meetings and communicate progress to internal teams and clients.
• Identify potential project challenges and proactively develop solutions.
• Ensure projects are completed in accordance with contract documents, quality standards, and applicable regulations.

Financial Management & Cost Control

• Develop and maintain project budgets, cost forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Monitor project expenditures, subcontractor commitments, and overall project profitability.
• Manage change orders, including pricing, documentation, negotiation, and approval.
• Review and approve subcontractor payment applications and vendor invoices.
• Prepare and manage monthly owner billing applications.
• Identify financial risks and implement corrective measures to protect project margins.

Subcontractor & Field Coordination

• Assist with subcontractor procurement, bid evaluations, scope reviews, and contract awards.
• Coordinate closely with project superintendents to maintain project schedules and productivity.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, manpower, quality, and contractual compliance.
• Ensure timely procurement of materials and equipment.
• Support field teams in resolving construction conflicts and coordination issues.

Contract Administration & Documentation

• Administer construction contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, and project correspondence.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting.
• Monitor contract requirements, insurance compliance, and project deliverables.
• Oversee punch lists, inspections, commissioning coordination, and project closeout documentation.

Client & Team Relationships

• Serve as a primary point of contact for owners, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with estimating, preconstruction, design, and operations teams.
• Participate in project turnover meetings and lessons-learned reviews.
• Represent The Founded Group professionally throughout all phases of construction.

Qualifications

Required

• 5 years of project management experience in commercial construction.
• Experience managing projects for a general contractor, construction manager, or design-build firm.
• Demonstrated experience participating in preconstruction activities, including estimating, budgeting, constructability reviews, value engineering, and subcontractor procurement.
• Ability to collaborate with preconstruction and design teams to develop project budgets, schedules, and execution strategies prior to construction commencement.
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, sequencing, and contract administration.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and change orders.
• Proficiency with construction management software, Microsoft Office, and project scheduling tools.
• Strong communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Willingness to travel periodically to project locations nationwide.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Experience with healthcare, behavioral health, hospital, or other complex institutional construction projects.
• Experience working on occupied healthcare facilities, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.
• Familiarity with healthcare regulatory requirements, life safety considerations, and infection control procedures.
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or similar construction management platforms.
• Experience managing projects valued between $2 million and $20 million.

Compensation & Benefits

The Founded Group offers a competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications, including:

• Base salary of $90,000–$130,000 annually.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Health insurance benefits.
• Paid vacation, personal time, and company holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

Why Join The Founded Group?

The Founded Group is building a national healthcare construction platform with an emphasis on quality, accountability, and long-term client relationships.

We offer the opportunity to work on meaningful projects across multiple markets while being part of a growing organization where individual contributions have a direct impact on company success.

Our Project Managers are given the responsibility, resources, and support necessary to take ownership of their projects and grow professionally.

If you are a construction professional who takes pride in delivering successful projects and is looking for an opportunity to grow with an expanding organization, we encourage you to apply.

The Founded Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $130,000